Givenchy Xeryus Rouge dupe — cheaper alternatives

Givenchy Xeryus Rouge: released in 1995, warm spicy, woody and aromatic, about 7h on skin, projection 6/10, sillage 5/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.

What's a good Givenchy Xeryus Rouge dupe?

The closest Givenchy Xeryus Rouge dupe we found is Davidoff Hot Water — 83% match, about $35 (estimate) versus about $85 for a 100 ml bottle.

The five closest scent matches — the best Givenchy Xeryus Rouge dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:

How the 5 picks compare on match, price and performance. Prices are estimates for a 100 ml bottle, not live retailer prices; * size not listed, so assumed to be 100 ml.
#AlternativeScent matchEst. price (100 ml)Longevity vs Givenchy Xeryus RougeProjection
1Davidoff Hot Water83%about $35 (−59%)5h vs 7h7/10
2Antonio Banderas The Secret Temptation80%about $20* (−76%)5h vs 7h6/10
3O Boticário Quasar Fire80%about $25 (−71%)7h vs 7h7/10
4Mauboussin Private Club for Men78%about $35* (−59%)6h vs 7h7/10
5In The Box Red Sauce89%about $40 (−53%)7h vs 7h8/10
  1. Davidoff Hot Water — 83% scent match

    Evokes the warm spicy and aromatic intensity of Givenchy Xeryus Rouge, driven by a fiery pimento heart.

    It shares its warm spicy, fresh spicy and aromatic accords with Givenchy Xeryus Rouge, lasts about 5h against 7h and carries 1,954 community ratings.

  2. Antonio Banderas The Secret Temptation — 80% scent match

    Shares a similar spicy and woody disposition reminiscent of Givenchy Xeryus Rouge, featuring a warm pepper-driven core.

    It shares its aromatic, woody and warm spicy accords with Givenchy Xeryus Rouge, lasts about 5h against 7h and carries 946 community ratings.

  3. O Boticário Quasar Fire — 80% scent match

    Provides a fresh spicy and aromatic punch closely reminiscent of the vibrant opening of Givenchy Xeryus Rouge.

    It shares its fresh spicy, warm spicy and aromatic accords with Givenchy Xeryus Rouge, lasts about 7h against 7h and carries 516 community ratings.

  4. Mauboussin Private Club for Men — 78% scent match

    A rich amber-woody take that shares the masculine warmth and spicy depth found in Givenchy Xeryus Rouge.

    It shares its warm spicy, fresh spicy and aromatic accords with Givenchy Xeryus Rouge, lasts about 6h against 7h and carries 350 community ratings.

  5. In The Box Red Sauce — 89% scent match

    Captures the distinct herbal, warm spicy, and green character of Givenchy Xeryus Rouge with impressive accuracy.

    It shares its woody, warm spicy and powdery accords with Givenchy Xeryus Rouge, opens on Cactus and Tarragon too, lasts about 7h against 7h and carries 36 community ratings.

Which Givenchy Xeryus Rouge dupe is cheapest?

Antonio Banderas The Secret Temptation, at about $20 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 75% less than Givenchy Xeryus Rouge.

Which Givenchy Xeryus Rouge dupe lasts longest?

O Boticário Quasar Fire, at about 7h on skin, against about 7h for Givenchy Xeryus Rouge.

Which Givenchy Xeryus Rouge dupe is closest to the original?

In The Box Red Sauce, at 89% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.

Givenchy Xeryus Rouge itself sells from $43.95 (100 ml) at partnered retailers.

How much does a Givenchy Xeryus Rouge dupe save?

At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Davidoff Hot Water saves you about $75 a year against Givenchy Xeryus Rouge. Assumes 100 ml bottles on both sides; prices are estimates.

Across 2,358 originals, the median designer bottle is $120 and its closest match $30 — the Dupe Report 2026.

Will a Givenchy Xeryus Rouge dupe last a full day?

On an 8-hour day, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. O Boticário Quasar Fire comes closest at 6.8h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.

Givenchy Xeryus Rouge notes, performance and price

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Updated 2026-08-09.