Rabanne Black XS vs Divain Black XS: 83% alike

Black XS EDT

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

Black XS EDP

Divain Inspired Acquired

Comparison

83%

Estimated similarity

Black XS EDT Rabanne · 2005 M Original

Black XS EDP Divain M Inspired

Top

Lemon

Sage

Heart

Praline

Cinnamon

Tolu Balsam

Cardamom

Base

Patchouli

Rosewood

Ambergris

Top

Lime

Sage

Heart

Praline

Cinnamon

Tolu Balsam

Cardamom

Base

Patchouli

Amber

Rosewood

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Black XS EDT

EDT	Concentration	EDP
M	Gender	M
2005	Year	-
££	Price Tier	£

Black XS EDP

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Where they differ

Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.

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Notes

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Top

Heart

Base

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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.

Statement

Our Verdict - Black XS EDP

This is Divain's version of Paco Rabanne's Black XS, the gourmand-oriental built around a praline-cinnamon heart. The sweet, spicy core translates well and the patchouli-amber base is a fair match, but the dupe's smoky Tolu balsam facet is thinner than Black XS's darker, more resinous original, softening the rock-and-roll edge.

Acquired

Scent Profile

How they compare

Black XS EDT A 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

Black XS EDP

Notes

Shared Notes

Praline 36% vs 29%

Patchouli 35% vs 36%

Rosewood 35% vs 30%

Sage 34% vs 46%

Cinnamon 25% vs 27%

Tolu Balsam 19% vs 22%

Cardamom 18% vs 20%

Only in Black XS

Lemon 65% Ambergris 29%

Only in Black XS

Lime 54% Amber 33%

Shared Notes

Sage 34% vs 46%

Only in Black XS

Lemon 65%

Only in Black XS

Lime 54%

Shared Notes

Praline 36% vs 29%

Cinnamon 25% vs 27%

Tolu Balsam 19% vs 22%

Cardamom 18% vs 20%

Shared Notes

Patchouli 35% vs 36%

Rosewood 35% vs 30%

Only in Black XS

Ambergris 29%

Only in Black XS

Amber 33%

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 Black XS

Moderate (4-6h)

Longevity

Moderate (4-6h)

Moderate

Projection

Moderate

Intensity

Strong

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.

Black XS

Seasons

Best For:

Winter

Also Works:

Autumn

The gourmand-spicy base and dark amber drydown suit cold weather and evening wear.

Occasions

Best For:

Date

Also Works:

Formal

A bold, sweet-smoky character built for nights out rather than office or daytime casual settings.

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

83%

Key Similarities

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

Key Differences

Adds amber and lime, drops ambergris and lemon