The smell in short
Main smell: aromatic and fresh spicy. It opens with mint and lemon, moves to geranium and cardamom and dries down to patchouli and vetiver.
- Came out
- 2021
- Lasts
- 3 to 6 hours
- Best in
- fall
Xx Indigo 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 Indigo EDT
Xx Indigo EDT comes from John Varvatos. This one is the Eau de Toilette.
Its style
The strongest accord is aromatic (100%), followed by fresh spicy and green. You will probably like it if you enjoy aromatic and fresh spicy smells and notes like geranium and patchouli. Less obvious notes include pink pepper, himalayan poppy and musk. Perfume fans rate it 3.63 out of 5.
Day or night?
This is more of a daytime scent that suits the office and everyday wear. Its aromatic side keeps it clean and easy.
How far it spreads
Its sillage is medium. People near you can smell it. Three or four sprays give a good balance.
John Varvatos perfumes worth knowing
This house has 21 perfumes on iPerfume. The most popular ones are Artisan Pure, Xx Artisan and Oud.
Best season for Xx Indigo
It is at its best in fall and spring. It is less suited to summer. From best to least suited, the seasons are fall, spring, winter and summer. Its fresh smell feels good on warm days.
Is Xx Indigo long lasting?
Expect about 3 to 6 hours on skin, which is about average for a perfume. As an Eau de Toilette, it is lighter than an Eau de Parfum, so it fades sooner. Parfums De Marly Sedley and Roja Dove Roja Scandal Pour Homme last longer, if that matters to you. Base notes like patchouli and vetiver are the part that stays longest on the skin.
More from this line
There is 1 other version of this perfume, released in 2024.
Xx Indigo dupes and alternatives
These perfumes have a close smell: Maison Margiela Replica On A Date (5 shared notes), Yves Saint Laurent Y (5 shared notes), Parfums De Marly Sedley (5 shared notes) and Roja Dove Roja Scandal Pour Homme (6 shared notes).
More questions
Can women wear Xx Indigo?
It is made for men, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
How much does Xx Indigo cost?
About €45 in Europe.
When did it come out?
It came out in 2021.
What is the difference between Xx Indigo EDT and Xx Intense?
The other one is the Eau de Parfum and lasts about 3 to 6 hours.