Fragrances inspired by Black XS for Her Eau de Toilette
The original
Black XS for Her
Rabanne
The two side by side
How it unfolds
Notes
- Black XS for Her
- Black XS for Her
- in both
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Our verdict
Editor reviewedWhat they share
Shares 8 of its 9 notes, including Patchouli, Cacao Pod, Rose
The main difference
Adds west indian tamarind leaf, drops tamarind
What they share
Shares 8 of its 9 notes, including Patchouli, Rose, Violet
The main difference
Adds chocolate, drops cacao pod
What they share
Shares 3 of its 9 notes, including Vanilla, Patchouli, Cranberry
The main difference
Adds cacao pod and massoia
Our verdict
The key difference between these two comes down to depth and composition.
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 want a subtle, everyday powdery floral scent.
What they share
Shares 8 of its 9 notes, including Cacao Pod, Rose, Cranberry
The main difference
Adds patchouli, drops sandalwood
What they share
Every one of its 9 notes is in the original, including Rose, Cacao Pod, Violet
The main difference
Without coffee blossom and floral notes
What they share
Shares 4 of its 6 notes, including Patchouli, Rose, Vanilla
The main difference
Adds cherry and raspberry, drops cacao pod and cranberry
What they share
Shares 1 of its 9 notes, including Cacao Pod
The main difference
Adds cranberry and massoia, drops akigalawood and ambroxan
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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