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Black XS L Exces for Him, Rabanne
Citrus · 2012

Black XS L Exces for Him

by Rabanne
Rating4.3 ★ 1,567 votes
GenderMen
Year2012
Price$$$$Designer
CitrusWoodyAmber
Best for fallNighttime wearstrong sillageLong Lasting
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Japon Noir Tom Ford
87% match
Patchouli Leaves Montale
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87% 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 →
6 notes
topfirst impression
Amalfi LemonLavender
heartthe character
Cypriol Oil Or NagarmothaSea Notes
basethe foundation
AmberPatchouli

At a glance

community scores
Longevity
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LongevityHow long a fragrance lasts on skin.More in Learn →
67
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 →
55
intimateenormous
Price value54
overpricedgreat value
Gender lean83
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
CitrusWoodyAmberEarthyPatchouliAromaticLavenderWarm Spicy
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Main accords

top 10
Citrus
Woody
Amber
Earthy
Patchouli
Aromatic
Lavender
Warm Spicy
Marine
Balsamic

Community profile

community votes
Longevity
very weak
3%
weak
6%
moderate
29%
long lasting
47%
eternal
16%
Sillage
intimate
7%
moderate
36%
strong
42%
enormous
16%
Season
spring
25%
summer
22%
fall
27%
winter
25%
Time of day
day
40%
night
61%
Gender
female
0%
more female
1%
unisex
17%
more male
31%
male
51%
Value
way overpriced
3%
overpriced
13%
ok
54%
good value
26%
great value
4%

What people say

What people love
longevityprojectionexcellentclubbingnightlifeprominentjuicypineapplelikearomacomplexsweet
What people criticise
discontinuedfragrancenoticeablysyntheticfruitprofilelackscomplexitystayslinearsweetnessbecome

Smells similar

by scent profile
89% match
Explorer Extreme Montblanc
Montblanc
woodyleather
88% match
Excess Tokyo Milk Parfumerie Curiosite
Tokyo Milk Parfumerie Curiosite
woodypatchouli
87% match
Japon Noir Tom Ford
Tom Ford
woodyleather
87% match
Patchouli Leaves Montale
Montale
amberpatchouli

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

Where it sits

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How its notes pair

LavenderAmalfi LemonSea NotesCypriol Oil …PatchouliAmber
topheartbase

Signature pair: Lavender and Amalfi Lemon

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The Black XS line

7 versions
Original2005Black XS
More Sweet, Cinnamon
Less Earthy
Fades sooner · Projects less
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2007Womenfor Her
More Cacao, Vanilla
Less Citrus
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2012WomenL Exces for Her
More White Floral, Fresh Spicy
Less Amber
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20182018
More Sweet, Fresh
Less Earthy
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 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 L Exces for Him are citrus and woody. It opens with Amalfi Lemon and Lavender, reveals Cypriol Oil Or Nagarmotha and Sea Notes at its heart, and dries down to Amber and Patchouli. It lasts long and projects strongly; people reach for it in spring and summer, day or night.

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