Rabanne
Black XS Rabanne
Rabanne launched Black XS in 2005, a creation by Christian Dussoulier, Olivier Cresp, and Rosendo Mateu. The opening is sharp and citrusy, with lemon zest followed by the herbal freshness of sage. Praline and cinnamon add a sweet warmth, while black cardamom brings a spicy note. As the scent settles, patchouli and Brazilian rosewood provide a rich, woody base, with black amber lending a smoky, balsamic depth. The result is a complex, aromatic blend that is both sweet and warm, with a hint of lactonic freshness that keeps the profile lively. It suits cooler evenings, making it a perfect choice for late autumn or winter, in casual settings where a warm, spicy scent is appropriate.
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Accords
Note pyramid
From the encyclopedia
- Contains Black Cardamom, a note found in only 15 fragrances
- One of 156 Rabanne fragrances in the encyclopedia
OurScent readers
Performance
Longevity
long lasting
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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
cold
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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 want a scent that lasts all day
- you like a scent that is noticed
- you want warmth for autumn and winter
- you live somewhere cold
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
The perfumer
Christian Dussoulier
- Perfumes in the encyclopedia
- across their career
- Company
- Education
- Other houses
With Olivier Cresp, Rosendo Mateu
Questions about Black XS
- Does Black XS last in the heat?
- Our estimate from its composition, until enough readers vote: longevity “long lasting”, and it is better in cold weather than on a hot summer day.
- Who is Black XS for, and in which season?
- The house makes it for men. From its accords, we estimate it is best in autumn and winter.
