Rabanne 2018 EDT

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XS (2018)

by Rosendo Mateu , Gérard Anthony

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Rabanne XS (2018) is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2018, created by Rosendo Mateu and Gérard Anthony. XS (2018) opens with Bergamot, Lemon, and Mint, settles into a heart of Geranium, Coriander, and Juniper, and dries down to a base of Sandalwood, Oakmoss, and Rosemary. Rabanne's XS (2018) carries a Favourite verdict, a green-led wear.

XS (2018) is a bit of a mixed bag. Many see it as a decent, budget-friendly alternative to Creed Himalaya, offering a clean, fresh, and masculine vibe. Others find it generic, an underwhelming reformulation of the 90s original, and ultimately forgettable. It's safe, but don't expect fireworks.
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  • Fresh
  • Clean
  • Subtle
  • Confident
  • Elegant
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XS (2018) 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 Summer
Also Works:
Fall

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date Sport

Its fresh, clean, and inoffensive profile makes it ideal for office and casual wear, as noted by several reviewers. Given its moderate longevity and sillage, it won't overpower, making it versatile for various daily situations.

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.

In standard patch-test panels

  • Citral Geranial from Lemon
  • Oakmoss Evernia prunastri extract from Oakmoss

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Rose geranium Pelargonium Graveolens Oil from Geranium
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • Spearmint Mentha Viridis Leaf Oil from Mint

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

Opens with a sharp, invigorating burst of mint, lemon, and bergamot, awakening the senses. This quickly settles into a crisp, green heart of geranium and juniper, creating a clean, almost 'mountain air' freshness. The base finally grounds it in a classic woody blend of sandalwood and oakmoss, with a subtle herbal touch of rosemary, delivering a smooth, refined finish.

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