John Varvatos XX Elixir

Launched by John Varvatos in 2025, XX Elixir is a fresh spicy, aromatic and woody scent that opens with Ginger, Davana and Bergamot and settles into Leather, Tonka Bean and Cedarwood.

Perfumer: Rodrigo Flores-Roux

Fragrance pyramid

Top notes

• Ginger
• Davana
• Bergamot

Heart notes

• Rum
• Geranium
• Black Iris

Base notes

• Leather
• Tonka Bean
• Cedarwood

Main accords

• fresh spicy
• aromatic
• woody
• leather
• rum
• citrus
• sweet
• vanilla
• animalic
• warm spicy

When to wear it

Best seasons: spring, fall, winter. Most worn for: casual wear, nights out.

Similar scents

• John Varvatos XX Intense (2024)
• John Varvatos XX (2020)
• John Varvatos XX Artisan (2020)
• John Varvatos XX Indigo (2021)
• John Varvatos XX Artisan Teal (2022)
• John Varvatos Vintage (2006)

More fragrances by John Varvatos

• John Varvatos Artisan Pure (2017)
• John Varvatos Vintage (2006)
• John Varvatos Artisan (2009)
• John Varvatos Dark Rebel (2015)
• John Varvatos Artisan Blu (2016)
• John Varvatos Dark Rebel Rider (2016)