Is Blossom Perfumery 111 Black XS a dupe of Rabanne Black XS?

Black XS EDT

Rabanne by Olivier Cresp, Christian Dussoulier, Rosendo Mateu Original Statement

111 Black XS EDP

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Black XS Eau de Toilette bottle Black XS EDT
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111 Black XS Eau de Parfum bottle 111 Black XS EDP
$45.49+ tax from
1.7 fl oz (50 ml) at FragranceNet
Best value $16.06/fl oz (3.4 fl oz (100 ml))
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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Black XS EDT
A legendary noughties fragrance, Black XS is a sweet, dark, and playful scent that's loved by many for its unique 'strawberry milkshake' vibe. Ignore the whiners, this one's a classic - but be warned, performance issues with newer batches mean you should hunt down a vintage if you can.
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Our Verdict - 111 Black XS EDP
No. 111 leans hard on the same cinnamon-cardamom-praline heart and rosewood-amber base that made Black XS a noughties clubbing staple, but the opening is thinner and the drydown fades faster - a louder, cheaper echo rather than a rival.
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Scent Profile

How they compare
Black XS EDT A 111 Black XS EDP B
Where they part company by gap size

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Black XS EDT
111 Black XS EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Lemon 65% vs 55%
Patchouli 35% vs 32%
Rosewood 35% vs 32%
Sage 34% vs 44%
Cinnamon 25% vs 31%
Tolu Balsam 19% vs 22%
Cardamom 18% vs 25%
Only in Black XS
Praline 36% Ambergris 29%
Only in 111 Black XS
Amber 35% Caramel 20%
Shared Notes
Lemon 65% vs 55%
Sage 34% vs 44%
Shared Notes
Cinnamon 25% vs 31%
Tolu Balsam 19% vs 22%
Cardamom 18% vs 25%
Only in Black XS
Praline 36%
Only in 111 Black XS
Caramel 20%
Shared Notes
Patchouli 35% vs 32%
Rosewood 35% vs 32%
Only in Black XS
Ambergris 29%
Only in 111 Black XS
Amber 35%

Note weights are our estimate from each note's place in the pyramid, not the share of the formula. Brands do not publish formulations.

Performance

Black XS 111 Black XS
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Black XS

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Summer

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual

Black XS is a sweet, bold fragrance that's best suited for casual wear, dates, and nights out. Its moderate to strong sillage and sweet accords might be a bit much for a formal office setting, but it's a solid choice for social occasions.

111 Black XS

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Summer

Community season votes for Rabanne Black XS, the fragrance this is built to match, favour spring, autumn and winter.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual

Wearers put Rabanne Black XS, the fragrance this is built to match, at its best for date nights and casual wear.

Similarity Breakdown

Our estimate of how alike these two fragrances smell, calculated from their published notes. It is a position on our scale, not a measured percentage of shared smell.

Overall scent match
86%
Key Similarities

Shares 7 of its 9 notes, including Tolu Balsam, Sage, Patchouli

Key Differences

Adds amber and caramel, drops ambergris and praline

Where to buy

Black XS EDT
111 Black XS EDP
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