How it smells
Main smell: citrus and warm spicy. It opens with bergamot and verbena, moves to geranium and damascone and dries down to roasted coffee beans and tonka bean.
- Came out
- 2024
- Lasts
- 3 to 6 hours
- Best in
- spring
Xx Intense 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 Intense EDP
Xx Intense EDP comes from John Varvatos. This one is the Eau de Parfum.
Day or night?
This is more of a daytime scent that suits the office and everyday wear. Its citrus side keeps it clean and easy.
Best season for Xx Intense
It is at its best in spring and winter. It is less suited to summer. From best to least suited, the seasons are spring, winter, fall and summer. Its fresh smell feels good on warm days.
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, Oud and Vintage.
Xx Intense price and value
In Europe it costs about €83, depending on the bottle size and the shop. That puts it in the middle price range. It costs more than Yves Saint Laurent Lhomme and Yves Saint Laurent Y.
How long it lasts
Expect about 3 to 6 hours on skin, which is about average for a perfume. As an Eau de Parfum, it has more perfume oil than an Eau de Toilette, which helps it last. Lacoste and Yves Saint Laurent Y last longer, if that matters to you. Base notes like roasted coffee beans and tonka bean are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Flankers and editions
There are 4 other versions of this perfume, released between 2020 and 2022.
Perfumes that smell like Xx Intense
These perfumes have a close smell: Gianni Versace Blue Jeans (4 shared notes), Lacoste (4 shared notes), Yves Saint Laurent Lhomme (3 shared notes) and Yves Saint Laurent Y (3 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Gianni Versace Blue Jeans starts from €30.
More questions
What kind of scent is Xx Intense?
A scent built on citrus and warm spicy.
Can women wear Xx Intense?
It is made for men, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
When did it come out?
It came out in 2024.
What is the difference between Xx Intense EDP and Xx Artisan?
The other one is the Eau de Toilette and lasts about 3 to 6 hours.