Fragrances inspired by Black XS L'Exces for Him Eau de Toilette
The original
Black XS L'Exces for Him
Rabanne
The two side by side
How it unfolds
Notes
- Black XS L'Exces for Him
- Noire Extra II
- in both
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Our verdict
Editor reviewedWhat they share
Every one of its 6 notes is in the original, including Sea Water, Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, Amber
The main difference
Near-identical note list, differs in proportion
What they share
Shares 4 of its 10 notes, including Amber, Lavender, Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha
The main difference
Adds citrus and frankincense, drops lemon and sea water
What they share
Shares 2 of its 9 notes, including Lavender, Patchouli
The main difference
Adds ambergris and balsam, drops amber and cypriol oil or nagarmotha
What they share
Shares 2 of its 6 notes, including Amber, Patchouli
The main difference
Adds ambroxan and bergamot, drops cypriol oil or nagarmotha and lavender
What they share
Shares 1 of its 3 notes, including Patchouli
The main difference
Adds ambroxan and bergamot, drops amber and cypriol oil or nagarmotha
What they share
Shares 5 of its 10 notes, including Sea Water, Amber, Lemon
The main difference
Adds bergamot and musk, drops lavender
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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