Rabanne 2019 EDP

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Pure XS Night

by Anne Flipo , Bruno Jovanovic , Caroline Dumur

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Rabanne Pure XS Night is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2019, created by Anne Flipo, Bruno Jovanovic, and Caroline Dumur. Pure XS Night opens with Ginger and Ginseng, settles into a heart of Cacao Pod, Cinnamon, and Vanilla, and dries down to a base of Myrrh and Caramel. Rabanne's Pure XS Night carries an Acquired verdict, a sweet-led wear.

A divisive beast of a fragrance. Some swear by its unique caramel-cacao warmth for nights out, but others find its intense sweetness and pronounced ginger-ginseng opening a bit much, veering into 'old man' territory or even 'Chinese herbal medicine'. Try before you buy.
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Pure XS Night Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

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Topas listed
Ginseng53%
Ginger47%
Heartas listed
Cacao Pod40%
Vanilla34%
Cinnamon26%
Baseas listed
Caramel50%
Myrrh50%

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
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Casual

Its potent projection and sweet, heavy accords make it too much for an office setting where subtlety is key. However, its seductive warmth and good longevity are perfect for date nights and evening casual wear, as many reviews suggest it gets compliments in these contexts. It's too sweet for a formal occasion and certainly not suitable for sport.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

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Other declarable allergens

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Pure XS Night opens with a sharp, invigorating hit of ginseng and ginger, an initial blast of spiced energy. This quickly settles into a rich, decadent heart where creamy vanilla, warm cinnamon, and a powdery cacao pod create an alluring, gourmand core. The dry down is particularly enchanting, as a deep, smoky myrrh blends seamlessly with sticky caramel, developing into a seductive, long-lasting sweetness.

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