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Black XS Eau de Parfum bottle Black XS EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
F Gender F
2018 Year -
££ Price Tier £
Midnight Kiss Eau de Parfum bottle Midnight Kiss EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Black XS EDP
This perfume is a divisive one. While some find it to be a unique, sexy, and addictive blend of dark fruits and cacao, others are let down by its perceived weakness and lack of longevity compared to its predecessor. It's a love-it-or-hate-it affair, often depending on skin chemistry and expectations.
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Our Verdict - Midnight Kiss EDP
This one's a proper find from Primark, surprising everyone with its sophisticated powdery floral charm. It's a true hidden gem that people genuinely hunt down, proving you don't need a hefty price tag for a beloved scent.
Acquired

Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Black XS EDP
Midnight Kiss EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Rose 31% vs 25%
Violet 28% vs 25%
Only in Black XS
Cacao Pod 40%
Only in Midnight Kiss
Heliotrope 25% Osmanthus 25%
Only in Midnight Kiss
Amber 100%

Accords

Black XS Midnight Kiss
100%
Fruity
45%
84%
Powdery
100%
92%
Cacao
Floral
92%
75%
Rose
90%
84%
Woody
79%
Vanilla
66%
77%
Sweet
62%
Violet Floral
69%
Almond
56%
Fruity shared
100%
45%
Powdery shared
84%
100%
92%
92%
Rose shared
75%
90%
84%
Vanilla shared
79%
66%
77%
Violet Floral shared
62%
69%
56%

Performance

Black XS Midnight Kiss
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Strong
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Black XS

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

Its intimate sillage and seductive, dark profile mean it's ideal for dates and evening events where you want to make a statement without overpowering. However, its perceived weakness by some users makes it less suitable for formal settings requiring strong projection, and it's certainly not a sport fragrance.

Midnight Kiss

Seasons

Also Works:
Spring Summer Autumn Winter

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Formal

Its powdery floral warmth is perfectly suited for dates or casual wear, providing a comforting embrace. While not overpowering, the specific sweetness of the notes might make it a touch less ideal for very formal or highly active settings.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
4%
Key Similarities

Both lean powdery, rose, violet floral

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Black XS EDP
Midnight Kiss EDP
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