A Story Of The Fragrance Xeryus Rouge

February 7th, 2012 · No Comments

by Evelyn Bodhi

The fragrance Xeryus Rouge was developed in 1995 by the perfumer Annick Menardo. Menardo made this fragrance for the company Givenchy.

Perfumes and Colognes reflect the intensity of aromatic compounds in a mix of ethanol and water. The most common intensities used by perfumers are parfum, eau de parfum, eau de toilette, eau de cologne. Parfum has between 15% to 25% of aromatic compounds; eau de parfum has between 10% and 20%; eau de toilette has between 4% to 15%; and eau de cologne has between 2% and 5%. Givenchy Xeryus Rouge has the eau de toilette intensity, hence has between 4% and 15% of aromatic compounds.

According to the Michael Edwards Fragrance Wheel classification system, all fragrances fall into one of fourteen Families. Xeryus Rouge Givenchy belongs to the Woody Oriental Family. This Family is made distinct from the other fourteen Families by its more dominant use sandalwood and patchouli.

Each Family defined in the Fragrance Wheel is divided into four more subcategories called Fresh, Crisp, Classical, and Rich. These divisions correspond to different intensities of the dominant fragrance notes associated with each Family. Think of these intensities like the differences between Soprano (Fresh), Alto (Crisp), Tenor (Classical), and Bass (Rich). Xeryus Rouge by Givenchy is in the Crisp subdivision of the Woody Oriental Family.

There are three segments that make up a fragrance’s life, which are labeled Top Notes, Middle Notes, and Base Notes. These segments occur because each Fragrance Notes that composes a cologne or perfume has differing rates of volatility or evaporation. Therefore, Xeryus Rouge goes through three distinct stages.

Top Notes are the initial impact a perfume gives when applied to the skin, and lasts about 10 to 20 minutes. The Top Notes for Givenchy Xeryus Rouge are Orange, Tarragon, and Cactus.

The Middle Notes for Xeryus Rouge Givenchy are Pimento, Cedar and Geranium. These fragrance notes form the main body of a perfume and are long lasting.

The scent that emerges once the Middle Notes start to fade is called Base Notes. They give the fragrance its holding power by helping to slow down the stages of evaporation of the lighter notes. The Base Notes for Xeryus Rouge by Givenchy include Musk, Cedar and Sandalwood.

Here are some suggestions of other fragrances you may like that are in the Woody Oriental Family as Xeryus Rouge: Armani Code Black by Giorgio Armani, Black by Pierre Cardin, Royal Copenhagen for Men, Emporio Armani Diamonds for Men, and Dolce & Gabbana The One for Men.

About the Author:

Evelyn Bodhi is a Parfum writer for Perfume Shop Advisor, a site that has more information about Xeryus Rouge. She has been involved in the Perfume industry for nearly thirty years.

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