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Rabanne 2005 EDT

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Black XS

by Olivier Cresp , Christian Dussoulier , Rosendo Mateu

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

Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Accords

Sweet
100%
Warm Spicy
100%
Citrus
82%
Amber
73%
Aromatic
70%
Woody
66%

Performance

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

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

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.