18
Notes
8
Accords
2
Perfumers
XS
masculine
Created by Gerard Anthony, Rosendo Mateu
XS by Rabanne is a Woody Aromatic fragrance for men. XS was launched in 1994. XS was created by Rosendo Mateu and Gerard Anthony. Top notes are Bergamot, Mint, Rosemary, Lemon, Tarragon and Mandarin Orange; middle notes are Juniper, Brazilian Rosewood, Sage, Bourbon Geranium and Coriander; base notes are Sandalwood, Musk, Oakmoss, Cedar, Vanilla, Patchouli and Ambergris.
Fragrance Notes
Best Season
30%
Win
88%
Spr
67%
Sum
65%
Fall
Day & Night
100%
Day
38%
Night
Olfactory Pyramid
From opening to dry-down, intensity based on community voting.
Opening
Evolution
Dry-down
Top Notes0 – 15 min
Heart Notes15 min – 3 h
Base Notes3 h – end
User Ratings
2,250 votes
4.05
Love it
71932%
Like it
1.2k53%
OK
824%
Dislike
22810%
Hate it
211%
Community Insights
PositiveBased on 14 community opinions from Reddit
7.8
/ 10 community score
The r/fragrance community views XS (2018) very positively as a solid designer fragrance offering excellent value. While it doesn't quite match the original 1990s vintage, the reformulation is close enough that most community members don't feel compelled to hunt down older bottles, praising its fresh, green citric opening and woody dry down with good performance for the price point.
Strengths
- Excellent value compared to niche alternatives like Creed Himalaya
- Fresh, sparkly citric and woody fougere profile with good sweetness
- Good projection and performance comparable to Acqua Di Parma
- 2018 reformulation is very close to the beloved original vintage version
Weaknesses
- Not quite as good as the original 1990s formulation
- Longevity is moderate, comparable to mass market fresh fragrances
- Some vintage bottles may be degraded or off
Best for
Daily casual wearOffice and professional settingsSpring and summer seasonsBudget-conscious fragrance collectors
AI-generated summary based on public community discussions. Not affiliated with the opinions' authors.
