9
Notes
8
Accords
3
Perfumers
Black XS
masculine
Black XS by Rabanne is a Oriental Woody fragrance for men. Black XS was launched in 2005. Black XS was created by Olivier Cresp, Rosendo Mateu and Christian Dussoulier. Top notes are Lemon and Sage; middle notes are Praline, Cinnamon, Tolu Balsam and Black Cardamom; base notes are Patchouli, Brazilian Rosewood and Black Amber. Black XS was created in 2005 by Olivier Cresp. This perfume is definitely masculine. Knowing the desire of some women to wear men’s fragrances, it can be said that no woman would dare to wear Black XS despite of its soft and warm woodsy notes and even sweet notes of the drydown. Citrusy opening makes a great introduction into the sweet and spicy heart of the composition. Deep and dark sweet fruity notes of the heart are replaced by woodsy notes and amber in the base. In such sweet surrounding amber tends to take a tobacco nuance, while the musk tames the extreme masculinity of this scent. Black XS features fresh lemon notes, Kalamanzi fruit, tagetes, sage, praline, cardamom, cinnamon, Tou balsam, rosewood, black amber, patchouli and ebony.
Fragrance Notes
Best Season
83%
Win
50%
Spr
30%
Sum
78%
Fall
Day & Night
47%
Day
100%
Night
Olfactory Pyramid
From opening to dry-down, intensity based on community voting.
Heart Notes15 min – 3 h
Base Notes3 h – end
Opening
Evolution
Dry-down
Heart Notes15 min – 3 h
Base Notes3 h – end
User Ratings
6,200 votes
4.06
Love it
2.5k40%
Like it
2.6k42%
OK
1663%
Dislike
89714%
Hate it
371%
Community Insights
MixedBased on 71 community opinions from Reddit
6.5
/ 10 community score
Black XS by Paco Rabanne has a dedicated following among long-time users who appreciate its distinctive character and nostalgic appeal, but it remains a polarizing fragrance that doesn't work well for everyone. Community mentions are sparse and scattered, with the scent generating strong personal preferences rather than broad consensus, and concerns about counterfeit versions exist in the secondary market.
Strengths
- Memorable and nostalgic scent - long-time wearers have loyalty to it
- Works well for specific occasions and moods
- Evokes vivid imagery and emotional connections
Weaknesses
- Not universally liked - some find it unappealing on their skin chemistry
- Counterfeits and availability issues reported
- Can be polarizing rather than universally complimented
Best for
Nostalgic wear for loyal fansSpecific moods or occasionsThose seeking distinctive character scents
AI-generated summary based on public community discussions. Not affiliated with the opinions' authors.
