55 community ratings

XX: Art Nouveau - Papyrus

2018MenClassic

8.3/ 10

Community score
55 ratings

Clive Christian XX: Art Nouveau - Papyrus is a green, fresh men's fragrance built around galbanum, pink pepper and bergamot; it has been discontinued.

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Skunky's take: Like opening a window: the room feels lighter at once.

How does it perform?

From 62 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

8.1 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage

7.3 /10

People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.

Bottle

8.4 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Value for money

5.6 /10

The price makes you think, so a small size is a smart start.

Blind buy risk

Low risk

95% of votes are positive and opinions barely differ.

Notes

They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.

Top notesfirst 15 minutes

Galbanum Pink pepper Bergamot

Heart notesfirst few hours

Green geranium

Basil Ginger Lavender

Base noteswhat stays into the evening

Cedarwood Tonka bean Papyrus Vetiver

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Fresh
Citrus
Floral
Green
Spicy
Woody
Fougère

What does XX: Art Nouveau - Papyrus smell like?

It opens with the sharp greenness of galbanum and bergamot, spiced by pink pepper. In the heart, green geranium, basil and lavender give it a fougère character, while ginger adds a warm, spicy touch. The base settles into a dry, woody footing of cedarwood, papyrus and vetiver, softened a little by tonka bean.

Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick spring and fall, though many also choose summer. It leans towards evenings, nights out and leisure time, and suits the office too. Most voters read it as masculine and classic. Dunhill Edition and Maison Margiela At the Barber's have a close profile.