Black XS (2018) EDP

Rabanne by Olivier Cresp, Rosendo Mateu Original
89%

No.174 Black XS EDP

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Our Verdict - Black XS (2018) EDP
This updated Black XS is a polarising beast. Some rave about its playful sweetness and mass-appealing charm, while others lament its weakened performance and what they see as a diluted version of the original. Expect compliments, but don't expect it to last.
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Our Verdict - No.174 Black XS EDP
No.174 leans hard into the praline-and-cinnamon sweetness that made Rabanne's Black XS a cult favourite, trading the original's tightly blended lemon-sage opening for a louder, sweeter one that settles fast into a flatter patchouli-amber base with noticeably shorter legs than the designer version.
Acquired

Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Black XS (2018) EDP
No.174 Black XS EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Lemon 29% vs 52%
Sage 19% vs 47%
Only in Black XS (2018)
Citrus 33% Marigold 18%
Shared Notes
Praline 34% vs 34%
Cinnamon 23% vs 26%
Tolu Balsam 21% vs 18%
Only in Black XS (2018)
Cardamom 20%
Only in No.174 Black XS
Black Cardamom 21%
Shared Notes
Patchouli 30% vs 37%
Rosewood 20% vs 27%
Only in Black XS (2018)
Ambergris 26% Ebony 23%
Only in No.174 Black XS
Amber 34%

Accords

Black XS (2018) No.174 Black XS
100%
Citrus
40%
90%
Warm Spicy
85%
Sweet
75%
73%
Amber
50%
71%
Aromatic
69%
Woody
65%
58%
Balsamic
55%
Fresh
55%
Patchouli
Spicy
55%
51%
Cinnamon
Citrus shared
100%
40%
Warm Spicy
90%
Sweet shared
85%
75%
Amber shared
73%
50%
Aromatic
71%
Woody shared
69%
65%
Balsamic
58%
Fresh
55%
Patchouli
55%
Spicy
55%
Cinnamon
51%

Performance

Black XS (2018) No.174 Black XS
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Black XS (2018)

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Summer

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual

Its sweet, playful nature and limited longevity make it less suitable for formal or office settings. It excels in casual and date scenarios where its charming, approachable scent can be appreciated up close, especially for younger wearers.

No.174 Black XS

Seasons

Also Works:
Spring Summer Autumn Winter

Occasions

Also Works:
Office Date Casual Formal Sport

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
89%
Key Similarities

Both lean sweet, woody, amber

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

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