Men
Black XS
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Black XS by Rabanne is a woody oriental fragrance for men. Launched in 2005, this composition was created by Olivier Cresp, Rosendo Mateu and Christian Dussoulier. The top notes unfold a vibrant citrus with lemon and sour lime, accompanied by the freshness of sage. The heart reveals a warm and sweet blend of praline, cinnamon, balsam of Peru and black cardamom. The base settles on a robust and sensual foundation of patchouli, Brazilian rosewood and black amber.
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This is the representation of a woody fragrance with modern accords of unrestrained masculinity. It irritates my nostrils when I over-spray; usually I apply 15 to 25 sprays and that’s more than enough for 36 hours. It’s a semi-formal fragrance, goes well with any casual outfit. I would use it for a night party where there are open spaces, as its projection is intense and can become annoying; with 5 or 6 sprays it’s enough to make yourself noticed. Its aroma was massified in the 2000 to 2006 decade, as that olfactory masculinity is no longer common or habitual to find these days. Good fragrance, versatile and economical, just don’t over-spray. Fixation: 7/10. Projection: 10/10. Masculinity: 10/10. Sensuality: 8.5/10. Total rating: 8.5/10.
My favourite.
I’ve had the fortune of reuniting with an old friend. We’re remembering old battles; we were together in many, although we drifted apart more through my fault than his. After the years, I remembered him because I met someone with the same name, but it was just that, a similarity in names. This is what has happened to me with Black XS, the aged one, not the 2018 version. I managed to get two bottles and I am a little happier person; small details that brighten life, one is content with little. I’ve had the new 2018 version in the new format twice, and both times I refused it. The first time because I thought it was wrong or a defective batch, and the second time because I confirmed my worst fears: a format change is the same as talking about reformulation. It’s a perfume that can be misleading, as Paco Rabanne is characterised by opulent perfumes in performance and sweetness, loud and synthetic for the more novel public, with a certain erotic-festive inclination. This Black XS, probably along with Ultraviolet, were pioneers within the house of everything that has happened since, like the bomb of 1 Million, or the not so famous Pure XS, Phantom… It’s a sweet perfume, yes, but not in the style we’re used to with current launches. It’s a moderate sweetness that allows for much play. From the start, the praline note stands out, with flashes of milk chocolate and hazelnuts, but it’s tremendously well balanced with citrus and fruity notes. This perfume, although not declared, has a fruity note of pineapple or strawberry… who knows, but it’s clearly perceived and reduces the sweetness of the praline, giving a perfect balance. All this is supported by a very light spicy part of cinnamon, like the dusting on some desserts, giving it its touch without becoming cloying or heavy, and not obscuring the fruity/citrus praline note. The fragrance settles into woody environments, and there have been days I’ve noticed a very hidden rose, just like the gothic-style rose that decorates the beautiful bottle. This slightly woody turn together with the initial fruity but moderate sweetness makes the aroma a sort of light syruped chocolate that dries into a soft wood impregnated with the initial notes. I think it’s very good, truly. And well, if it’s still on the market, what’s the difference with the current version? Simple. When we atomise it, we’ll notice its opening is a bit more citrusy, although it maintains the aroma practically unaltered compared to its original version. The problem, as you can imagine, is the strength and depth of the aroma. An aroma that fades very quickly. It’s not that the 2005 version was a bomb, by no means, normal performance, neither good nor bad, with its first hour and three quarters clearly perceptible to remain afterwards in a bubble and skin-scent for 7 or 8 hours. The problem here is that by half an hour it’s already skin-scent with no push at all; even the little of the heart phase that is perceived feels sweeter, and frankly the dry-down didn’t manage to smell it because it disappears before. In any case, the aroma, although more citrusy at the start and a bit sweeter in the heart phase, is still very good and can be tried without problem thanks to the olfactory experience, but knowing that the performance is what it is. The original, the 2005 one, has a carefree use but, as I said, offers much play. Not being tremendously sweet allows for a happier use for almost all situations where we don’t want to transmit formality; likewise, not being loud and having a fruity and citrusy part that accompanies almost constantly, it can be used practically all year round except with intense heat. Those who have used or carefully tested it will know what I’m talking about if I say it’s a perfume with much personality, with a recognisable aroma and that can be a signature fragrance perfectly, not just for younger people (I think there are better alternatives nowadays) but also for adults. In my judgement, one of the best fragrances of Paco Rabanne. What a pity both the loss of the bottle, which was comfortable and light and had its own personality (the current XS line bottles are horrible and uncomfortable), as well as the original aroma and all the flankers they kept releasing, and it’s curious that I don’t recall a single one of them being bad, highlighting L’Excess, the Iggy Pop version or L’Aphrodisiaque, each with its nuances but sharing the base of Black XS, sharing the identity, something that should be the usual tone for all flankers. How many good things have these idiots deprived us of with their desire to make money… there are things that are incomprehensible and it seems like those who should make the most decisions are the least capable, crazy. Let’s enjoy it while they allow us.
Here we go with my first review. It’s a pity they took this marvel off the market. If you find it somewhere and you like sweet but not too potent perfumes, don’t think twice; it’s elegant and deeper in aroma than the current one. 100% recommended. I used it a lot in my secondary school and got it online, remembering old moments. I’ll tell you, it’s like the one sold, but I don’t know if it seems more concentrated. It’s no beast, never was, but correct performance, for all year round, versatile. Best regards, friends.
With this Paco Rabanne fragrance, in 2009 I discovered what a perfume can transmit and provoke. At 20 years old, this fragrance gave me compliments beyond measure. As women liked it so much, some ended up being my partners, and in confidence they told me they liked it because of my wonderful fragrance, hehehe. Black XS was my signature for many years and always with the same results. Later I started using other scents and brands, but none had the magic or made me feel as good as Black XS. I haven’t had the original version, the non-Puig one, for years. Although it’s possible to acquire it in perfume addict groups here in Mexico, the truth is I’d rather keep just that pleasant, positive and magical memory of those years of my youth. I wouldn’t be disappointed if I bought it again, although the results won’t be the same because I’m almost 40 now. I still like gourmands and warm spices, but none like Paco Rabanne Black XS.
I have just one question: are there 2 types of bottles for this Black XS? Because I see one small round one and I have this container.
With how easy it is to read the description and some reviews to find answers… friend @Josezapata, the perfume is the same, only that in 2018 they changed the format to the current ’round and small’ one. If you look, they unified the bottles of the whole XS line. The aroma is the same, perhaps less citrusy and slightly more balsamic than the classic elongated one, and its longevity is slightly superior, but not much. Anyway, it was never powerful enough to fill a room, so it’s not worth paying more for the classic format unless you want to collect it. Best regards, I hope I’ve solved your doubt.
This perfume has always made me laugh because it reminds me so much of Calipo lime. If you’re from Spain, you’ll know what ice cream I’m talking about. Said that, it’s a delight, refreshing, citrusy and fresh, brilliant. It’s true that the old version was more powerful with that Calipo smell, and that’s where the body of the other background aromas is more noticeable. I still prefer the old one, haha. I’m sure it’s a specific molecule that ruins the whole perfume; I’ll look for it.
Black XS Pour Homme: I agree it was never a powerful scent to fill a room, more discreet. I bought it because the opening was so different. I wore it and, no, it never bored me. What I always loved was the gourmand accord of praline, tolu and cinnamon, wrapped in a great blanket of amber. They say black amber, but for me it’s pure ambroxan. The success of its fresh, citrus opening thanks to the cardamom is the hook that quickly wraps itself in the gourmand. The tolu gives it that medicinal cough syrup touch, but perhaps that’s just for exquisite noses. I still like this scent, and along with Rochas Man, they are my favourite gourmand fragrances that I can tolerate.
My youth perfume… I wore it during my clubbing and party days. I went through at least 10 bottles. I don’t recall anyone else in my circle using it; they always asked what it was, and I never told them, haha. That sweet, almost unisex scent was my favourite; for me, the best Paco Rabanne ever. All the women loved it. I don’t know how it smells now or if they’ve reformulated it; in fact, I’ll buy a new bottle to remember those times.
Hello perfumers. A delightful fragrance, but as far as I remember, the old bottle was discontinued. What happened is that the other day I saw it online on a trusted site for 57€ for 100ml and I took it. For me, it still seems to be the same composition as the old formula, although I’m not an expert by any means. Whatever the formula is, it still smells great.
Excellent fragrance, sweet, soft, very personal and pleasant.
I love this perfume; it has an exotic and exquisite aroma, also addictive. I gave it to my husband as a kind of self-gift for myself, haha, I love smelling it on him.
I bought this fragrance yesterday; apparently, it’s a pre-reformulation example from Puig. It’s worth noting that this was my first fragrance back in university years; I remember going to Suburbia in 2009 and spraying it from the tester: WOW! I thought, this is madness, this is the scent I could ask for in a fragrance for the rest of my life. At that time, I knew nothing about synthetic, natural, niche or commercial scents… Black XS was a gem that stayed in the first decade of the 2000s. Sadly, I could only buy one and that’s where my relationship with it ended. As some comments say, I’m left with the memory of that sharp, sweet and invasive scent that was so enjoyed by me and others. After nearly 10 years, I bought one and the scent isn’t what I remembered; it has something but it’s not what dazzled me and shone everywhere. Let’s hope this vintage version I found is what I expect and not an illusion of what I held in my hands more than 10 years ago.
This aroma is a gem. I have two well-vintage bottles that I hope will last me forever, and one sealed one that I’m not sure dates from 2019-2020 but with the old Zippo-style bottle. I have it for sale, interested parties via private message.
I’ve just picked up the plastic version (this one); I already had the glass one and I’m saying again that it’s my favourite perfume or in my top 3, one of my signatures. It can never be missing from my collection; I have this one, the glass one and the Zara Gold from over 10 years ago which is an imitation of the Black XS but smells 90% the same and very intense, another gem. Of the Black XS, I must always have two bottles and I don’t want them to ever run out; it’s one of the best perfumes they’ve ever released for me in history. I like it for everything, it serves for everything and in all seasons. And it never gets old on me; I love smelling this delicious aroma. The only thing that bugs me is that it’s not available in more than 100ml. Scent: 10, Trail: 8, Longevity: 7.5 (depends on sprays, it can last much longer).
I remember Iggy Pop doing the advertising for this gem. It’s an exceptional and versatile perfume, the best from Paco Rabanne in recent years. It has good projection and longevity that can be invasive if you overdo it, something the new creations lack. The perfect balance of its notes has created a timeless, refined and authentic vanguard; an aroma that only generates good memories. Greetings.
At first, I didn’t like it much, but little by little I started to understand it and now it’s in my collection. Given the bottle, the name, the colour and those rose drawings, it gives a sensation of rose and chocolate, but in a masculine way. Why does Moschino have a Toy Boy that smells like a rose until it wilts and makes me sick? It’s too detailed, without adornments, and suddenly I confused it with a towel smell (kotek) and damn it, walking around smelling like that isn’t for me, haha.
I bought the set when it was new and it was a beautiful, special experience. An aroma that surprised me, along with several others in the set. Totally recommended.
I picked up a Fugazzi that smells 90% like the original Black XS (not the current version), just like the Sugardaddy. Based on the name, I tried it and my brain said: ‘That’s him!’ I’d smelled it for years, so there might be nuances, but to me, it’s identical. It’s one of the most brutal sweet fragrances for men I’ve ever heard; a resurrection of a classic, wish it happened more often.
As far as I know, this is very different from the current Black XS, which is fruitier and sweeter. This original version is more cinnamon-like, with a praliné scent, warm, slightly gourmand, sexy and a bit dark, in a bad boy style. I love it. I owned the first versions back in 2004 and already loved them then. I’ve bought this vintage version again now.
I tried the original version and it’s a fantastic fragrance, sweet yet not gourmand. It has a very refreshing opening, feels quite masculine, and boasts excellent performance. In my humble opinion, it’s quite versatile, though I’d recommend it for moderate seasons, day or night (though it truly shines in the latter). Rating: 8.5/10
Hello friends, I popped into a local pharmacy to buy aspirin and spotted the heavenly image of an XS Black in the 2005 Zippo-style bottle in the window. Naturally, I was stirred and bought it with whatever cash I had. Opening it was thrilling to see the slender, textured 50ml bottle; pulsing it three times delivered the expected burst of liquid. The batch number corresponded to November 2022, which seemed impossible! However, I read below that this number repeats every ten years, meaning it has completed eleven orbits around the sun… But it is fantastic: a sweet fruity caramel with woody undertones. The praline from back then and the wonderful patchouli. The 2018 bottle adds three more notes: carnation, citrus, and ebony, making it more citrusy and woody, less sweet. A marvellous find, not cheap at nearly the current price, but absolutely worth it.
A rich fragrance, ideal for teenage bad boys. It’s not something for adults. It was a great scent in my youth, very complex.
What can I say about this fragrance? It’s spectacular, one of the best from Paco Rabanne I’ve tried. It has a scent that’s hard to describe, a blend of citrus and sweetness but perfectly balanced. I think it’s perfect for a first date; I guarantee you’ll make a good impression wearing this. I originally had a first batch made in France, bought in 2006, which lasted quite a while as I only used it for special occasions. Recently, I stumbled upon one in a local perfumerie; it was the last one left despite the price being a bit high compared to some online shops. I bought it without hesitation. It turned out to be a 2011 batch manufactured by Puig in Spain. As for the scent, it’s identical to the first one I owned. The difference I notice, though it could be my perception, is that the French batch projected more, while the Spanish one seems to sit closer to the skin in the last few hours, despite having similar longevity. I haven’t tried the 2018 version; comments suggest it resembles Black XS L’Excess, which I’ve never sampled. This is a blind buy 100%; I don’t believe there’s anyone who wouldn’t like this aroma.
One of the sweetest perfumes I’ve ever owned; it had power, longevity, and sillage… and a scent that earned me countless compliments. What a pity they reformulated it; now it’s not worth buying, as it doesn’t have half the longevity or projection it once did 😡
One of my favourite Paco Rabanne fragrances
Don’t get fooled, hehe, Paco Rabanne released the vintage bottle as if it were from 2020-2022, xD. They aren’t old batches. There are no leftovers of those! 🤡🤙
A blue fragrance with a touch of sweetness thanks to the praliné. It’s fresh… it’s not a cloying and heavy perfume!
If you bought the 2018 version in the new bottle, please review that instead, because the one in the black bottle has nothing to do with the current one. The scent doesn’t even resemble it, although the longevity might be similar. It starts with a zesty lemon, followed by sweet and spicy notes, a rich praliné base, patchouli from that nineties tradition, and black amber—nothing like the grey of the original icon. There are no marine or blue notes; it’s dark resins like balsamic and incense tar. It’s a beast for nights out and partying, not for these fresh nights now, but for the freezing zero-degree winters I remember from 2009. What a pity they did to it (it’s conceptually similar to Axe Dark Temptation), but Perfumes Europeos in Mexico and Latin America already has an excellent vintage copy. Change and out for now; my keyboard is failing and the computer won’t let me write properly, damn it. Blessings.
One of my favourites, nostalgia in a bottle. I bought the version resembling a Zippo again. Pure nostalgia of my early uni days. I met this version at 19-20 and it’s a compliment machine. Very youthful and informal. Sweet fragrance; being an EDT, it projects quite a bit. Ideal for fresh climates, nights, parties or dates. A scent that invites you to get closer. Use: nocturnal, informal. Informal dates. Fragrance: 4/5. Projection: 4/5. Longevity: 3.5/5. Very good, youthful, purely informal and nocturnal use, good performance in fresh to cold seasons.
REVIEW OF THE OLD VERSION (2005-2017): PROJECTS FOR 2 HOURS, 8 HOURS ON SKIN. AROMA: Sweet and spiced opening with a light citrus touch. As it dries down, the citrus disappears, leaving praline, cinnamon and cardamomo, with an avianilla and amber base and deep patchouli. USES: 100% nocturnal, ideal for winter or autumn. Perfect for parties, dates or dinner. It’s heavy, not for heat or daily wear. For me, it’s not 100% youthful; it was popular almost 20 years ago, but usable from young adults to those in their 60s. It reminds me of electronic music parties at the end of the 2000s: Converse, dragon jeans, lumberjack shirts, gel hair and music at full volume. VERDICT: If you love sweet and spiced perfumes, it’s for you. The post-2018 version (new bottle) lost some qualities, but it didn’t age badly and still fits current trends. For nostalgics, there’s nothing to beat it: it remains a night classic.
Spectacular, one of my favourites. It opens with a sharp lemon and evolves into a sweet, nocturnal sweetness, intriguing and delicious. If you see an old batch, buy it without doubt.
I got it back around 2008; I was used to fresh marine fragrances, wore CK ONE a lot for uni, also nautical. But at the perfumerie the assistant told me to try this, saying it was novel and youthful. I tried it and loved it because it broke the mould. I started wearing it for night outs that never failed, and people always asked what I was wearing; I felt exclusive since almost no one in my circle wore it. A bonus was the bottle, totally black in the shape of a Zippo lighter, I loved it. What a pity they changed the packaging; I’m thinking of buying it again but I hate the new one, plus I heard it was reformulated and it no longer feels like that wonderful mid-2000s classic. In terms of performance, the 2000s version projected and lasted exceptionally. I’d use it again for the nostalgia.
Bought it in 2016 or 2017. Unfortunately, I got the 50ml version, which I keep and use for special occasions. Exquisite aroma, lasts between 8 and 12 hours and right on the skin until the next day, and on clothes for a few more days. What a shame they’ve discontinued it, which is why I’m letting it macerate like wine.
It was the first perfume I bought; I’ve had three bottles and it’s a wonder, what a pity it’s discontinued. I still have a bit of the third bottle and keep it for special occasions; you can feel the passage of time as it doesn’t perform and project like before, which was absolutely crazy.
I remember it as very sweet, youthful and novel for the time. I don’t know if it was the mix of praline and patchouli, but there was an ingredient that made it very rich and indulgent. I’d love to have it back just to remember those years, but currently it’s not my style, though it certainly was a precursor to what this designer was releasing.
Fantastic perfume! I found it for $50-60, cheaper than usual. If you get the chance, try it. It’s an EDT, so it projects more than it lasts, but it’s a real stunner, and if you can get it cheap, even better. The original presentation is the best; the new Paco Rabanne version isn’t bad but doesn’t reach the 2005 version. It’s incredible for over-15s, citrusy and sweet yet super masculine, a beast for the night. Highly recommended 100%.
At 50 years old, until I was 30 I only wore what was given to me or what I saw others complimenting. This was the first one I bought without having smelled it on anyone; trying it in the shop, I fell in love with that citrus opening and that rich praline. Until 2010-2011 it was my signature and earned me many compliments. Now I find it very youthful for my age, but it will always hold a special meaning, and from time to time I smell it in solitude for the good memories.
Bought it as an inspiration; it smells of soft pineapple, perhaps due to the lemon mixing with the sweetness. Reminds me of lemon or pineapple sweets. It’s very light and makes me think of Bogoss or Qaed Al Fursan. If the original is like this, I’d go for something more potent and masculine, like Hacivat or Hawas Black.