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Black XS, Rabanne
Sweet · 2005

Black XS

by Rabanne
Rating4.1 ★ 6,259 votes
GenderMen
Year2005
Price$$$$Designer
SweetWarm SpicyCitrus
Best for winterNighttime wearmoderate sillageLong Lasting
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The pyramid

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Top / Heart / BaseThe three tiers of the pyramid: first impression, the character, and the long-lasting foundation.More in Learn →
9 notes
topfirst impression
LemonSage
heartthe character
PralineCinnamonTolu BalsamBlack Cardamom
basethe foundation
PatchouliBrazilian RosewoodBlack Amber

At a glance

community scores
Longevity
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LongevityHow long a fragrance lasts on skin.More in Learn →
61
fleetingeternal
Sillage / projection
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ProjectionHow far the scent radiates from your skin while you stand still. The 'sillage / projection' votes on fragrance pages blend the two, so read them as overall reach.More in Learn →
47
intimateenormous
Price value55
overpricedgreat value
Gender lean82
femininemasculine

Accord radar

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AccordA blend of notes the nose perceives as one unified smell - like a chord made of musical notes.More in Learn →
top 8 · +2 more
SweetWarm SpicyCitrusAmberAromaticWoodyBalsamicCinnamon
Full accord breakdown

Main accords

top 10
Sweet
Warm Spicy
Citrus
Amber
Aromatic
Woody
Balsamic
Cinnamon
Patchouli
Lactonic

Community profile

community votes
Longevity
very weak
4%
weak
9%
moderate
37%
long lasting
41%
eternal
9%
Sillage
intimate
9%
moderate
50%
strong
32%
enormous
10%
Season
spring
20%
summer
12%
fall
32%
winter
35%
Time of day
day
31%
night
69%
Gender
female
1%
more female
0%
unisex
17%
more male
34%
male
48%
Value
way overpriced
4%
overpriced
11%
ok
54%
good value
25%
great value
6%

What people say

What people love
yummysexyfragranceuniqueblendcitruspralinewoodgetscomplimentsshorttime
What people criticise
recentreformulationslacklongevitysillagefeelsliketeenagescentintensesweetnesscloying

Smells similar

by scent profile
90% match
Man Gold Zara
Zara
warm spicycinnamon
90% match
Black XS (2018) Rabanne
Rabanne
citrusbalsamic
82% match
Hypnotizing Fire The Harmonist
The Harmonist
warm spicypatchouli
81% match
Bottled Absolu Hugo Boss
Hugo Boss
ambersmoky

Similarity is based on note and accord overlap, not molecular analysis.

Where it sits

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How its notes pair

LemonSageCinnamonPralineTolu BalsamBlack Cardam…PatchouliBrazilian Ro…Black Amber
topheartbase

Signature pair: Cinnamon and Praline

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The Black XS line

7 versions
2007Womenfor Her
More Cacao, Vanilla
Less Citrus
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2012WomenL Exces for Her
More White Floral, Fresh Spicy
Less Sweet
Lasts longer · Projects more
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2012L Exces for Him
More Earthy, Lavender
Less Sweet
Lasts longer · Projects more
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20182018
More Fresh
Less Cinnamon
Fades sooner · Projects less
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2018Womenfor Her Eau de Parfum
More Fruity, Cacao
Less Citrus
Fades sooner · Projects less
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2014Potion for Him
More Rum, Fresh Spicy
Less Sweet
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Differences come from accords and community votes on longevity and sillage.

All perfumes similar to Black XS →Cheaper dupes →All comparisons →Black XS vs Man Gold Zara →Black XS vs Black XS (2018) Rabanne →Black XS vs Hypnotizing Fire The Harmonist →

In plain words

The main accords of Black XS are sweet and warm spicy. It opens with Lemon and Sage, reveals Praline and Cinnamon at its heart, and dries down to Patchouli and Brazilian Rosewood. It lasts long and projects strongly; people reach for it in autumn and winter, mostly in the evening.

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