Black XS EDT

Rabanne by Olivier Cresp, Christian Dussoulier, Rosendo Mateu Original
89%

170 Rabanne Black Xs EDP

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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 - 170 Rabanne Black Xs EDP
170 RX takes Rabanne Black XS's spicy-gourmand amber and simplifies it - the praline-cinnamon heart is there, but the dupe's rosewood-patchouli base fades far quicker than the original's.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Black XS EDT
170 Rabanne Black Xs EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Lemon 65% vs 50%
Sage 34% vs 50%
Shared Notes
Praline 36% vs 28%
Cinnamon 25% vs 26%
Tolu Balsam 19% vs 22%
Only in Black XS
Cardamom 19%
Only in 170 Rabanne Black Xs
Black Cardamom 22%
Shared Notes
Patchouli 35% vs 35%
Rosewood 35% vs 29%
Only in Black XS
Ambergris 29%
Only in 170 Rabanne Black Xs
Amber 35%

Accords

Black XS 170 Rabanne Black Xs
100%
Sweet
100%
Warm Spicy
82%
Citrus
73%
Amber
70%
70%
Aromatic
66%
Woody
60%
63%
Balsamic
61%
Cinnamon
56%
Patchouli
Gourmand
55%
52%
Lactonic
Spicy
50%
Sweet
100%
Warm Spicy
100%
Citrus
82%
Amber shared
73%
70%
Aromatic
70%
Woody shared
66%
60%
Balsamic
63%
Cinnamon
61%
Patchouli
56%
Gourmand
55%
Lactonic
52%
Spicy
50%

Performance

Black XS 170 Rabanne Black Xs
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Moderate
Projection
Intimate
Moderate
Intensity
Light

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.

170 Rabanne Black Xs

Seasons

Also Works:
Autumn Winter

A spicy-gourmand amber that works best in cooler weather.

Occasions

Also Works:
Date Casual Formal

Good for casual nights out and dates.

Similarity Breakdown

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
89%
Key Similarities

Both lean amber, woody

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Black XS EDT
170 Rabanne Black Xs EDP
Wide selection Amazon UK Prime delivery often available Check price on → Lowest Upfront £39.20 Perfume Click - 50ml Buy Best Value £49.95 Perfume Click - 100ml - £0.50/ml Buy
Wide selection Amazon UK Prime delivery often available Check price on → Lowest Upfront £31.49 Perfumes Zag Zodiak - 100ml Buy Best Value £31.49 Perfumes Zag Zodiak - 100ml - £0.31/ml Buy
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Not available
Perfumes Zag Zodiak Cheapest 2ml £0.94/ml £1.89 Buy
50ml
Perfume Click £0.78/ml £39.20 Buy
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80ml
Perfume Click Cheapest 80ml £0.69/ml £55.45 Buy
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100ml
Perfume Click £0.50/ml £49.95 Buy Paco Perfumerias £0.53/ml £53.31 Buy
Perfumes Zag Zodiak £0.31/ml £31.49 Buy
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