Is Primark Midnight Kiss a dupe of Rabanne Black XS for Her?
Black XS for Her EDT
| EDT | Concentration | EDP |
| F | Gender | F |
| 2007 | Year | - |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
Midnight Kiss EDP
The key difference between these two comes down to depth and composition. Midnight Kiss by Primark is a budget-friendly, powdery floral built around a soft, accessible charm, an easy everyday wear for anyone after something delicate. Black XS for Her goes bolder: a mid-tier fragrance with a dark, gourmand edge. Both share rose and vanilla notes, but Black XS adds sharp cranberry and rich cacao, giving it a complex, divisive scent that reads far more aggressive and nocturnal than Midnight Kiss. Go for Midnight Kiss if you want something subtle and office-friendly. Go for Black XS if you want a nostalgic, edgy gourmand with real projection and a distinctive fruit-cacao profile that stands out in a room.
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
ScentArt
How it unfolds
Notes
- Black XS for Her
- Midnight Kiss
- in both
Tap a note to light it in both. A+B means both have it
Which Should You Buy?
- You want a subtle, everyday powdery floral scent.
- You prefer a budget-friendly option for daily wear.
- You dislike heavy or overly aggressive gourmand notes.
- You love a bold, dark, and fruity gourmand fragrance.
- You want a scent with a unique cacao and cranberry edge.
- You prefer a nostalgic perfume with a stronger personality.
This one's a proper ride-or-die for many, but others find it a bit of a meh-fest, a real love-it-or-hate-it kinda scent. It's divisive chatter about a heady, dark sweetness that evokes serious nostalgia for those who wore it back in the day.
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.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Rose
29%
vs
25%
Violet
26%
vs
25%
Cranberry
46%
Cacao Pod
44%
Vanilla
41%
Patchouli
33%
Pink Pepper
31%
Massoia
26%
Tamarind
23%
Amber
100%
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 Brands do not publish formulations.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 cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.
Occasions
Its potent projection, longevity, and dense, dark sweetness make it rather inappropriate for an office environment, as many reviewers note it can be overwhelming. However, this same intensity makes it perfect for dates and evening events due to its sensual and seductive nature, though perhaps a touch too casual for serious formal wear.
Seasons
Community season votes for Rabanne Black XS for Her, the fragrance this is built to match, favour autumn and winter.
Occasions
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
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
Pick a size. The two cheapest offers, then the rest.
Prices before sales tax, which the shop adds at checkout.
ScentVerdict earns a commission from purchases - this doesn't affect our verdicts.