Is Perfumes Zag Zodiak 170 Rabanne Black Xs a dupe of Rabanne Black XS?
Black XS EDT
| EDT | Concentration | EDP |
| M | Gender | M |
| 2005 | Year | - |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
170 Rabanne Black Xs EDP
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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Which Should You Buy?
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.
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.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
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 Brands do not publish formulations.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
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
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.
Seasons
A spicy-gourmand amber that works best in cooler weather.
Occasions
Good for casual nights out and dates.
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.
Shares 7 of its 9 notes, including Tolu Balsam, Sage, Patchouli
Adds amber and black cardamom, drops ambergris and cardamom
Where to buy
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International (3)
Import charges may apply
These shops deliver to the United Kingdom from Canada. How import charges work