Rabanne 2017 EDT

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Pure XS

by Anne Flipo , Bruno Jovanovic , Caroline Dumur

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Rabanne Pure XS is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2017, created by Anne Flipo, Bruno Jovanovic, and Caroline Dumur. Pure XS opens with Green Notes, Bergamot, Grapefruit, and Ginger, settles into a heart of Liquor, Leather, Cinnamon, and Vanilla, and dries down to a base of Sugar Cane, Woody Notes, Cedar, and Patchouli. Rabanne's Pure XS carries a Statement verdict, a woody-led wear.

Rabanne's Pure XS is divisive - love it or hate it. It's a playful, sweet, boozy vanilla that some find unique and others utterly generic, but it’s undoubtedly a magnet for attention, if only for its curious 'cola' vibe.
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  • Bold
  • Playful
  • Sensual
  • Energetic
  • Warm
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Pure XS Eau de Toilette bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

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

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual

Its sweet, boozy, and often strong projection makes it less suitable for office or formal settings. However, it shines on dates and casual nights out, where its playful and attention-grabbing character can be fully appreciated.

Ingredients and allergens

ALCOHOL DENAT., PARFUM (FRAGRANCE), AQUA (WATER), LIMONENE, ETHYLHEXYL METHOXYCINNAMATE, ETHYLHEXYL SALICYLATE, BUTYL METHOXYDIBENZOYLMETHANE, CITRAL, COUMARIN, LINALOOL, CINNAMAL, CITRONELLOL, GERANIOL, BENZYL BENZOATE, CI 60730 (EXT VIOLET 2), CI 60730 (EXT. VIOLET 2).

From a shop in the United Kingdom. Boxes sold in other countries can differ.

Another shop's list names different allergens.

Named in this list, in standard patch-test panels

Other allergens named in this list

Lists change between batches and markets, so check the box of the bottle you have. "Parfum" covers substances the label does not name, and we highlight only the allergens we could match. If you have a diagnosed allergy, look for the name your clinic gave you on your own packaging.

About

Pure XS kicks off with a lively, fresh burst of bergamot and grapefruit, perked up by a spicy ginger zing. This quickly mellows into a heart of smooth vanilla and boozy liquor, spiced with cinnamon and a hint of apple. The dry down is a warm, enveloping embrace of patchouli, cashmeran, and a touch of myrrh, with a lingering sweetness of sugar cane. Think vanilla cola with a sophisticated twist.

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Where to buy

Prices for the United States · · checked 26 October

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