What does it smell like?
It smells mostly woody and warm spicy. Red apple and black currant at the top, white violet and orange blossom in the middle and sandalwood and coffee at the base.
- Came out
- 2020
- Lasts
- 3 to 6 hours
- Best in
- fall
Xx Heritage notes
Top notes
What you smell first
Heart notes
The main smell
Base notes
What stays on your skin
Smell profile
Main accords
How strong each part of the smell is
Best seasons and time of day
A closer look at John Varvatos Xx Heritage EDT
John Varvatos is the house behind Xx Heritage EDT. It comes as Eau de Toilette.
Other John Varvatos perfumes
The house has 21 perfumes here, led by Artisan Pure, Xx Artisan and Oud.
Is Xx Heritage your kind of scent?
The strongest accord is woody (100%), followed by warm spicy and fruity. You will probably like it if you enjoy woody and warm spicy smells and notes like white violet and sandalwood. Less obvious notes include cardamom, geranium and cedar. Perfume fans rate it 4.08 out of 5.
Sillage and projection
Projection is medium: people near you can smell it. Three or four sprays give a good balance. Parfums Gres Cabotine Variety spreads further.
For work or for evenings
It works better in the day than at night, so it is a good pick for work, school and daily wear. For evenings, Prada Amber has more depth.
Price and value
The usual price in Europe is about €56. That puts it in the middle price range. It costs less than Tom Ford Oud Wood and Prada Amber.
Xx Heritage through the year
The best time of year to wear it is fall and winter. It is less suited to summer. Ranked by season: fall, winter, spring and summer.
Flankers and editions
There is 1 other version of this perfume, released in 2024.
Xx Heritage dupes and alternatives
Similar picks to try: Parfums Gres Cabotine Variety (5 shared notes), Mont Blanc Individuel (4 shared notes), Tom Ford Oud Wood (5 shared notes) and Prada Amber (4 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Mont Blanc Individuel starts from €36.
Questions people ask
When did Xx Heritage come out?
It came out in 2020.
Does Xx Heritage last long?
It lasts about 3 to 6 hours on skin.
Can women wear it?
It is made for men, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
What is the difference between Xx Heritage EDT and Xx Intense?
The other one is the Eau de Parfum and lasts about 3 to 6 hours.