Pure XS EDT

Rabanne by Anne Flipo, Bruno Jovanovic, Caroline Dumur Original
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252 Rabanne Pure XS EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Pure XS EDT
Rabanne's Pure XS is divisive - love it or hate it. It's a playful, sweet, boozy vanilla that some find unique and others utterly generic, but it’s undoubtedly a magnet for attention, if only for its curious 'cola' vibe.
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Our Verdict - 252 Rabanne Pure XS EDP
Keeps Pure XS's ginger-cinnamon-cashmeran spine, but adds a boozy liquor-apple-leather heart the original doesn't have, landing sweeter and more gourmand.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Pure XS EDT
252 Rabanne Pure XS EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Ginger 24% vs 23%
Grapefruit 19% vs 21%
Thyme 19% vs 17%
Bergamot 19% vs 21%
Green 17% vs 15%
Shared Notes
Vanilla 25% vs 26%
Liquor 24% vs 17%
Cinnamon 18% vs 22%
Leather 16% vs 17%
Apple 13% vs 15%
Shared Notes
Myrrh 23% vs 15%
Woody 14% vs 15%
Cedar 14% vs 18%
Cashmeran 12% vs 20%
Patchouli 12% vs 16%
Only in Pure XS
Sugar Cane 22%
Only in 252 Rabanne Pure XS
Sugar 13%

Accords

Pure XS 252 Rabanne Pure XS
100%
Vanilla
92%
Sweet
77%
Warm Spicy
76%
Amber
60%
76%
Woody
50%
71%
Fresh Spicy
65%
Alcoholic
63%
Citrus
62%
Aromatic
58%
Cinnamon
Spicy
50%
Gourmand
40%
Vanilla
100%
Sweet
92%
Warm Spicy
77%
Amber shared
76%
60%
Woody shared
76%
50%
Fresh Spicy
71%
Alcoholic
65%
Citrus
63%
Aromatic
62%
Cinnamon
58%
Spicy
50%
Gourmand
40%

Performance

Pure XS 252 Rabanne Pure XS
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Pure XS

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual

Its sweet, boozy, and often strong projection makes it less suitable for office or formal settings. However, it shines on dates and casual nights out, where its playful and attention-grabbing character can be fully appreciated.

252 Rabanne Pure XS

Seasons

Also Works:
Autumn Winter

Warm amber-cashmeran base is built for cold-weather evenings.

Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Casual

A bold, seductive scent best suited to dates and evenings out.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
92%
Key Similarities

Both lean amber, woody

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

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