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Citrus · 2018

Black XS 2018

by Rabanne
Rating4.1 ★ 1,116 votes
GenderMen
Year2018
Price$$$$Designer
CitrusWarm SpicySweet
Best for fallNighttime wearmoderate sillageModerate
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90% match
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81% match
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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 →
12 notes
topfirst impression
CitrusesLemonSageMarigold
heartthe character
PralineCinnamonTolu BalsamBlack Cardamom
basethe foundation
PatchouliBlack AmberEbony TreePalisander Rosewood

At a glance

community scores
Longevity
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LongevityHow long a fragrance lasts on skin.More in Learn →
50
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 →
38
intimateenormous
Price value54
overpricedgreat value
Gender lean81
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
CitrusWarm SpicySweetAmberAromaticWoodyBalsamicFresh
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Main accords

top 8
Citrus
Warm Spicy
Sweet
Amber
Aromatic
Woody
Balsamic
Fresh

Community profile

community votes
Longevity
very weak
6%
weak
15%
moderate
57%
long lasting
19%
eternal
3%
Sillage
intimate
17%
moderate
58%
strong
18%
enormous
7%
Season
spring
25%
summer
15%
fall
32%
winter
28%
Time of day
day
38%
night
62%
Gender
female
2%
more female
1%
unisex
15%
more male
35%
male
47%
Value
way overpriced
4%
overpriced
12%
ok
54%
good value
24%
great value
6%

What people say

What people love
mixfreshsweetscentgreatvaluepriceprominentcinnamonpralinecitrusnotes
What people criticise
sweetperformancenoticeablyweakeroriginalquicklyfadesfaintskinscentlacksdepth

Smells similar

by scent profile
90% match
Black XS Rabanne
Rabanne
sweetcinnamon
89% match
Man Gold Zara
Zara
warm spicycinnamon
81% match
Luna Rossa Ocean Le Parfum Prada
Prada
woodymetallic
80% match
Desert Rosewood Goldfield & Banks Australia
Goldfield & Banks Australia
warm spicypatchouli

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

Where it sits

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How its notes pair

LemonSageCitrusesMarigoldCinnamonPralineTolu BalsamBlack Cardam…PatchouliPalisander R…Black AmberEbony Tree
topheartbase

Signature pair: Cinnamon and Praline

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The Black XS line

7 versions
Original2005Black XS
More Cinnamon, Patchouli
Less Fresh
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2007Womenfor Her
More Cacao, Vanilla
Less Citrus
Lasts longer · Projects more
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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, Patchouli
Less Sweet
Lasts longer · Projects more
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2018Womenfor Her Eau de Parfum
More Fruity, Cacao
Less Citrus
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2014Potion for Him
More Rum, Fresh Spicy
Less Citrus
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Differences come from accords and community votes on longevity and sillage.

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In plain words

The main accords of Black XS 2018 are citrus and warm spicy. It opens with Citruses and Lemon, reveals Praline and Cinnamon at its heart, and dries down to Patchouli and Black Amber. It lasts a moderate time and projects moderately; people reach for it in autumn and winter, day or night.

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