Is Primark Midnight Kiss a dupe of Rabanne Black XS?
Black XS EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| F | Gender | F |
| 2018 | Year | - |
| $$ | Price Tier | $ |
Midnight Kiss EDP
Black XS and Midnight Kiss sit at very different points on the fragrance spectrum. Black XS is bold and edgy, built around dark fruits and cacao, with a daring gourmand-leaning profile that thrives on complexity. Midnight Kiss takes the opposite route: a soft, approachable floral-powdery scent that favours comfort and elegance over intensity. Black XS draws you in with a sharper, more rebellious personality, while Midnight Kiss delivers a gentle, sophisticated feel at a fraction of the cost. Black XS is the one to reach for if you want a signature scent built on dark, mysterious sweetness. Midnight Kiss wins out if you prefer a subtle, everyday floral that smells far pricier than its tag suggests. It comes down to whether you want to turn heads or simply smell refined and clean.
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Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Black XS
- Midnight Kiss
- in both
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Which Should You Buy?
- You enjoy bold, dark gourmand notes like cacao.
- You want a provocative and edgy scent profile.
- You prefer a complex fragrance with depth.
- You are a fan of the Rabanne aesthetic.
- You prefer a soft, powdery floral scent.
- You are looking for an affordable everyday fragrance.
- You want an approachable and subtle aroma.
- You value high-quality scent on a budget.
A dark-fruit and cacao gourmand with a seductive, soft finish. Tart cranberry, tamarind and pink pepper cut the sweetness, and rose, violet, vanilla and sandalwood keep it dressed up.
As soft and plush as a cashmere cardigan. A romantic, powdery rose, more elegant than sweet, with osmanthus and heliotrope adding a suede-like fruitiness. Projection is strong enough for evenings.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Violet
11%
vs
20%
Rose
4%
vs
20%
Vanilla
12% share of the perfume
Sandalwood
10% share of the perfume
Massoia
8% share of the perfume
Amber
20% share of the perfume
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 Brands do not publish formulations.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
Cranberry, cacao and vanilla are dark and warm, so autumn and winter suit it best. A touch of pink pepper adds a little brightness for a cool spring night.
Occasions
Dark and seductive, it is ideal for dates and evenings, where it makes a statement without overpowering. It is not a sport scent and lacks the strength for a big formal event.
Seasons
Powdery rose, heliotrope and amber suit winter first and autumn next. Spring and summer are too warm for it.
Occasions
Its powdery floral warmth is perfectly suited to dates or casual wear. The sweetness is a touch less ideal for very formal or highly active settings.
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 2 of its 5 notes, including Rose, Violet
Adds amber and heliotrope, drops cacao pod and cranberry
Where to buy
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