90%
Black XS EDT
| EDT | Concentration | EDP |
| M | Gender | U |
| 2005 | Year | - |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
No.174 Black XS EDP
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No.174 Black XS EDP
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 - No.174 Black XS EDP
No.174 leans hard into the praline-and-cinnamon sweetness that made Rabanne's Black XS a cult favourite, trading the original's tightly blended lemon-sage opening for a louder, sweeter one that settles fast into a flatter patchouli-amber base with noticeably shorter legs than the designer version.
Acquired
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Showing: Overall Blend
Mood
Mood
Energising
Calming
Character
Playful
Serious
Sentiment
Uplifting
Brooding
Black XS
EDT
No.174 Black XS
EDP
Notes
Black XS
No.174 Black XS
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Shared Notes
Praline
36%
vs
34%
Cinnamon
25%
vs
26%
Tolu Balsam
19%
vs
18%
Only in Black XS
Cardamom
19%
Only in No.174 Black XS
Black Cardamom
21%
Shared Notes
Patchouli
35%
vs
37%
Rosewood
35%
vs
27%
Only in Black XS
Ambergris
29%
Only in No.174 Black XS
Amber
34%
Accords
Black XS
No.174 Black XS
Performance
Black XS
No.174 Black XS
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
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.
No.174 Black XS
Seasons
Also Works:
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter
Occasions
Also Works:
Office
Date
Casual
Formal
Sport
Similarity Breakdown
How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.
Overall scent match
90%
Key Similarities
Both lean sweet, citrus, amber
Key Differences
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
Black XS EDT
No.174 Black XS EDP
50ml
Not available
80ml
Not available
100ml
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