Is Perfume Parlour Noire Romance USA a dupe of Rabanne Black XS Los Angeles for Her?
Black XS Los Angeles for Her EDT
| EDT | Concentration | EDP |
| F | Gender | F |
| 2016 | Year | - |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
Noire Romance USA EDP
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Black XS Los Angeles for Her
- Noire Romance USA
- in both
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Which Should You Buy?
This one's a bit of a mixed bag; it's a pleasant tropical citrus that many find universally appealing, but some are left wanting more given the 'Black XS' branding. A safe crowd-pleaser that struggles to make a big impression.
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Paco Rabanne Black Xs Los Angeles - a citrus fragrance led by Lemon, Tamarind, Cranberry, with floral depth. Expect a softer, closer-to-skin take on the original - the signature intact, the projection gentler.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Bitter Orange
25%
vs
19%
Cranberry
22%
vs
23%
Orchid
19%
vs
18%
Caramel
16%
vs
23%
Peach
14%
vs
31%
Woody Notes
14%
vs
19%
Musk
14%
vs
30%
Lemon
14%
vs
30%
Tamarind
14%
vs
26%
Patchouli
14%
vs
26%
Jasmine
13%
vs
22%
Magnolia
12%
vs
27%
Bitter Orange
25%
vs
19%
Cranberry
22%
vs
23%
Lemon
14%
vs
30%
Tamarind
14%
vs
26%
Coconut
23%
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 Brands do not publish formulations.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
A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.
Occasions
Its refreshing, fruity-floral profile makes it ideal for casual wear and daily use, while its moderate sillage keeps it from being too overwhelming for the office. However, its easy-going nature means it lacks the gravitas for formal events.
Seasons
Best in spring and summer - the citrus, floral profile suits those conditions, while extremes of heat or cold flatten the dupe's lighter composition.
Occasions
Keep it for casual and daily - the citrus accord gives presence while the gentle projection keeps it crowd-friendly.
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 12 of its 17 notes, including Orchid, Peach, Lemon
Adds amber and coconut
Where to buy
Pick a size. The two cheapest offers, then the rest.
Noire Romance USA EDP
Import charges may apply
These shops deliver to the United States from the United Kingdom. How import charges work
Import charges may apply
These shops deliver to the United States from the United Kingdom. How import charges work
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