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Notes
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Accords
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Perfumers
XS (2018)
masculine
Created by Gerard Anthony, Rosendo Mateu
XS (2018) by Rabanne is a Woody Aromatic fragrance for men. XS (2018) was launched in 2018. XS (2018) was created by Rosendo Mateu and Gerard Anthony. Top notes are Mint, Bergamot and Lemon; middle notes are Juniper Berries, Coriander and Geranium; base notes are Rosemary, Oakmoss and Sandalwood. The new packaging of the masculine classic Paco Rabanne XS (1994) was presented in 2018. The composition reportedly remains unchanged. "An exuberant woody. Luminous and fresh. Explosive spices and sensual woods. A fusion of extremes in a high-voltage dry down. The experience of XS." "XS Pour Homme is an exploration of the unexpected, an extreme of the possible. A daring combination of freshness, transparency, sensuality and intensity with an enduring legacy." Top notes: bergamot, lemon, wild mint Heart: juniper berries, coriander, geranium Base: sandalwood, rosemary, oak moss It is available as a 50 and 100 ml Eau de Toilette.
Fragrance Notes
Best Season
28%
Win
100%
Spr
90%
Sum
72%
Fall
Day & Night
96%
Day
45%
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
Top Notes0 – 15 min
Heart Notes15 min – 3 h
Base Notes3 h – end
User Ratings
678 votes
4.01
Love it
23835%
Like it
28442%
OK
9514%
Dislike
497%
Hate it
122%
Community Insights
PositiveBased on 32 community opinions from Reddit
7.8
/ 10 community score
The r/fragrance community views XS (2018) as a successful reformulation that captures much of the appeal of the original 90s classic without requiring a hunt for increasingly expensive or potentially degraded vintage bottles. While acknowledged as slightly inferior to the original, it's praised for its fresh, citrus-forward character and considered worth purchasing as a reliable daily wear option.
Strengths
- Very close to the original 90s formulation despite being a reformulation
- Fresh, aromatic citrus scent with a crisp 'static' quality
- Good versatility and wearability across seasons
- Reliable quality compared to some vintage bottles
Weaknesses
- Not quite as good as the original vintage version from the 90s
- Performance details not extensively discussed in community
Best for
All-season casual wearOffice and professional settingsFresh aromatic scent lovers
AI-generated summary based on public community discussions. Not affiliated with the opinions' authors.
