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Black XS (2018)

2018Men

citrus up front, then warm spicy, settling into sweet.

Black XS (2018) by Rabanne is a Oriental Woody fragrance for men. Black XS (2018) was launched in 2018. Black XS (2018) was created by Olivier Cresp and Rosendo Mateu. Top notes are Citruses, Lemon, Sage and Marigold; middle notes are Praline, Cinnamon, Tolu Balsam and Black Cardamom; base notes…

citrus warm spicy sweet amber

Noses: Olivier Cresp · Rosendo Mateu

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Wear Ledger

Opening · mid · drydown

Opening· 0–30m
Citruses, Lemon, Sage, Marigold
Heart· 2–4h
Praline, Cinnamon, Tolu Balsam, Black Cardamom
Drydown· 6h+
Patchouli, Black Amber, ebony tree, Palisander Rosewood

Olfactory readout

Accord mix

100%

85%

79%

63%

58%

55%

Wear intel

Community data

LongevityModerate

ReachClose

Fall32%Winter28%Spring25%Summer15%Night62%Day38%Wears male47%

Skin chemistry varies. Sample before you blind-buy.

Wardrobe slot fits

Where it belongs

Best summer perfumes — Fresh accord profile fits heat and travel rotation.
Best woody perfumes for men — Woody drydown anchors fall and evening slots.
Best date night perfumes — Warm base accords suit after-hours rotation.
Best office perfumes for men — Close projection reads desk-safe at two sprays.

Before you buy

Wear-tested answers

What does Black XS (2018) smell like?

citrus up front, then warm spicy, settling into sweet. Dominant accords: citrus, warm spicy, sweet.

What notes are in Black XS (2018)?

Top: Citruses, Lemon, Sage, Marigold. Heart: Praline, Cinnamon, Tolu Balsam, Black Cardamom. Base: Patchouli, Black Amber, ebony tree, Palisander Rosewood.

How long does Black XS (2018) last?

Wearers tag this as moderate. Expect 4–6 hours for most people. Heavier application can stretch that.

Is Black XS (2018) loud?

Close reach on skin. Arm's-length projection. Fine at work with a light hand.

What season is Black XS (2018) best for?

Fall is the top pick (32%). Winter is second at 28%. Try it on skin in the season you're unsure about before a full bottle.

Day or night for Black XS (2018)?

Night wear leads at 62%. Day is a secondary pick at 38%.

Is Black XS (2018) for men or women?

Catalog lists it for men. On skin, 47% read it as male. Sample first if you're buying blind for someone else.

Who made Black XS (2018)?

Composed by Olivier Cresp and Rosendo Mateu. Released in 2018.