nerd xx, released in 2013, is discontinued and no longer in production. The closest scent matches you can still buy are below.
nerd xx: white floral, floral and warm spicy, about 5h on skin, projection 7/10, sillage 3/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The five closest scent matches — the closest replacements for nerd xx we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
Shares a prominent carnation and white floral heart that evokes the classic, spicy-floral character found in Nerd xx.
It shares its floral, white floral and warm spicy accords with nerd xx, lasts about 8h against 5h and carries 4,447 community ratings.
Captures the fresh, clean white floral essence that defines the opening of Nerd xx with a simple, elegant composition.
It shares its white floral, fresh and floral accords with nerd xx, lasts about 4h against 5h and carries 327 community ratings.
Offers a sophisticated floral and spicy profile that mirrors the aromatic, white floral elegance of the original scent.
It shares its aromatic and warm spicy accords with nerd xx, lasts about 7h against 5h and carries 6,877 community ratings.
Leans into the spicy, animalic undertones that provide a similar depth to the carnation-heavy base of the reference.
It shares its warm spicy and animalic accords with nerd xx, lasts about 8h against 5h and carries 3,808 community ratings.
A classic floral blend that echoes the jasmine and spicy floral nuances present in the original Nerd xx.
It shares its aromatic, fresh and white floral accords with nerd xx, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 1,079 community ratings.
Yardley Lily of the Valley, at about $25 for 100 ml (estimate).
Elizabeth Arden Red Door, at about 8h on skin, against about 5h for nerd xx.
Elizabeth Arden Red Door, at 78% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
On an 8-hour day, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. Elizabeth Arden Red Door comes closest at 7.7h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
nerd xx notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-11-04.