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Black XS by Paco Rabanne — notes, seasons & similar scents | Fragr

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Black XS by Paco Rabanne

Paco Rabanne· 2005· Lotion Après-Rasage

Black XS

8.15.6KTypically ~$60

“Cola-sweet praline and cinnamon over cheap-cool leather. Mall-goth teenage nostalgia that still slaps at a concert.”

SweetFruityLeatheryCitrusGourmand

Perfumer: Olivier Cresp

Scent profile

Top notes

Tagetes Calabrian lemon Calamondin Sage

Heart notes

Black cardamom Cinnamon Tolu balm Praliné

Same DNA, per our similarity engine

Smells similar

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A fall fragrance that works day and night — at its best for everyday wear and date nights.

FallNightEveryday wear

When

Winter

91%

Spring

74%

Summer

61%

Fall

100%

Day

93%

Night

100%

Where

Office

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Casual

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Date

99%

Club

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Formal

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Performance

Longevitylong-lasting

Sillageroom-filling

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Sport

47%