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XS 2018, Rabanne
Aromatic · 2018

XS 2018

by Rabanne
Rating4.0 ★ 742 votes
GenderMen
Year2018
Price$$$$Designer
AromaticFresh SpicyWoody
Best for springDaytime wear
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86% match
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86% match
Duc de Vervins Houbigant
Duc de Vervins Houbigant
85% 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 →
9 notes
topfirst impression
MintBergamotLemon
heartthe character
Juniper BerriesCorianderGeranium
basethe foundation
RosemaryOakmossSandalwood

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 5
AromaticFresh SpicyWoodyCitrusGreen
Full accord breakdown

Main accords

top 5
Aromatic
Fresh Spicy
Woody
Citrus
Green

Community profile

community votes
Season
spring
34%
summer
31%
fall
25%
winter
10%
Time of day
day
68%
night
32%

Smells similar

by scent profile
86% match
Life Essence Fendi
Fendi
aromaticmossy
86% match
Nautica Voyage Heritage Nautica
Nautica
aromaticlavender
85% match
Duc de Vervins Houbigant
Houbigant
aromaticmossy
85% match
Animale for Men Animale
Animale
aromaticlavender

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

Where it sits

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How its notes pair

BergamotLemonMintGeraniumCorianderJuniperSandalwoodOakmossRosemary
topheartbase

Signature pair: Mint and Rosemary

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The XS line

3 versions
Original1994XS
More Herbal
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1994WomenPour Elle
More Floral, White Floral
Less Aromatic
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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 XS 2018 are aromatic and fresh spicy. It opens with Mint and Bergamot, reveals Juniper Berries and Coriander at its heart, and dries down to Rosemary and Oakmoss. People reach for it in spring and summer, mostly by day.

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