Rabanne 2005 Edt

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Black XS

by Olivier Cresp , Christian Dussoulier , Rosendo Mateu

Rabanne Black XS is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2005, created by Olivier Cresp, Christian Dussoulier, and Rosendo Mateu. Black XS opens with Sage and Lemon, settles into a heart of Cardamom, Tolu Balsam, Praline, and Cinnamon, and dries down to a base of Patchouli, Ambergris, and Rosewood. Rabanne's Black XS carries a Statement verdict, a woody-led wear.

A legendary noughties fragrance, Black XS is a sweet, dark, and playful scent that's loved by many for its unique 'strawberry milkshake' vibe. Ignore the whiners, this one's a classic - but be warned, performance issues with newer batches mean you should hunt down a vintage if you can.
  • Bold
  • Playful
  • Warm
  • Clean
  • Confident
Black XS Eau de Toilette bottle

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Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 19%
Floral 3%
Fruity 2%
Green 10%
Sweet 21%
Warm 19%
Woody 16%
Earthy 15%
Animalic 7%
Fresh 20%

Mood Profile

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Fall Winter
Also Works:
Summer

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual

Black XS is a sweet, bold fragrance that's best suited for casual wear, dates, and nights out. Its moderate to strong sillage and sweet accords might be a bit much for a formal office setting, but it's a solid choice for social occasions.

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About

Black XS kicks off with a zesty lemon and aromatic sage, quickly diving into a heart of sweet praline, warm cinnamon and spicy cardamom, bolstered by balsamic tolu. The base deepens with earthy patchouli, ambergris, and rosewood, creating a sweet-woody-spicy scent that's both comforting and a bit rebellious.