Fragrances inspired by Black XS Eau de Parfum
The two side by side
Our verdict
Editor reviewedOur verdict
Black XS and Midnight Kiss sit at very different points on the fragrance spectrum.
What they share
Shares 2 of its 5 notes, including Rose, Violet
The main difference
Adds amber and heliotrope, drops cacao pod and cranberry
Choose Midnight Kiss when
You prefer a soft, powdery floral scent.
Our verdict
Qaed Al Fursan is a tropical pineapple explosion, whereas Black XS leans into dark fruits and cacao.
What they share
Similar overall composition based on olfactory analysis
The main difference
Adds amber and cedar, drops cacao pod and cranberry
Choose Qaed Al Fursan when
You want a strong, attention-grabbing tropical scent.
What they share
Shares 8 of its 11 notes, including Rose, Cacao Pod, Cranberry
The main difference
Adds coffee blossom and floral notes, drops sandalwood
What they share
Shares 7 of its 9 notes, including Rose, Cacao Pod, Cranberry
The main difference
Adds patchouli and west indian tamarind leaf, drops sandalwood and tamarind
What they share
Shares 7 of its 9 notes, including Rose, Cranberry, Massoia
The main difference
Adds dark chocolate and patchouli, drops cacao pod and sandalwood
What they share
Shares 3 of its 10 notes, including Rose, Sandalwood, Pink Pepper
The main difference
Adds amber and blackcurrant, drops cacao pod and cranberry
What they share
Shares 2 of its 10 notes, including Rose, Sandalwood
The main difference
Adds coconut and floral notes, drops cacao pod and cranberry
What they share
Shares 4 of its 10 notes, including Rose, Sandalwood, Violet
The main difference
Adds apple and cedar, drops cacao pod and cranberry
Scent profile
How we judge a match
We score each pairing on the two fragrance profiles: shared accords, overlapping notes, longevity and projection, and the occasions each suits. A good inspired-by scent captures the original's character rather than copying it molecule for molecule.
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Inspired-by fragrances. Not affiliated with, endorsed by or produced by Rabanne. Match scores are our estimate of how alike two perfumes smell, calculated from their published notes, not a measurement. How we score similarity.