Rabanne
Black XS (2018) Rabanne
- Concentration
- EDT
- Cologne
- Toilette
- EDP
- Parfum
- Extrait
Paco Rabanne presents the masculine Black XS (developed by perfumers Olivier Cresp and Rosendo Mate in 2005) in a new bottle and packaging in May 2018. The fragrance is described as a lively woody oriental that contains raw energy, radical charm and the spirit of rock'n'roll. Its composition reportedly remains unchanged. The composition contains spiced praline dipped in patchouli, refreshed with lemon and kalamanzi notes. There are also aromatic ingredients, such as sage and tagetes, woods and spices. Top notes: Calabrian lemon, Calamond citrus, tagete, sage Heart: cinnamon, tolu balm, black cardamom, pralines Base: rosewood, patchouli, black amber, ebony It is available as a 50 and 100 ml Eau de Toilette.
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Accords
Note pyramid
From the encyclopedia
- Contains ebony tree, a note found in only 7 fragrances
- One of 156 Rabanne fragrances in the encyclopedia
OurScent readers
Performance
Longevity
moderate
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Sillage
strong
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Audience & value
Gender
male
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Price value
ok
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Where it works
Climate
hot dry and mediterranean
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Season
autumn and winter
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How it lasts in our climate
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OurScent’s verdict
Suits you if
- you like a scent that is noticed
- you want warmth for autumn and winter
- you live somewhere hot and dry
May not suit you if
- you spend the day in a closed office or a crowd
- you want it for a Gulf summer day
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Who made it
With Rosendo Mateu
Questions about Black XS (2018)
- Does Black XS (2018) last in the heat?
- Our estimate from its composition, until enough readers vote: longevity “moderate”, and it suits hot, dry weather and mild weather.
- Who is Black XS (2018) for, and in which season?
- The house makes it for men. From its accords, we estimate it is best in autumn and winter.
