Fragrance notes
How this scent is often described (from community votes on accords—useful when a full pyramid isn’t in our data yet).
Citrus
100%
Sweet
85%
Warm Spicy
83%
Amber
70%
Aromatic
70%
Woody
62%
Balsamic
58%
Fresh
55%
Cinnamon
51%
Patchouli
51%
Performance
Empty fields use this listing’s top accords (Citrus, Sweet, and Warm Spicy) plus the overview text—add your own numbers anytime after testing on skin.
Longevity
With Citrus, Sweet, Warm Spicy, and Amber among the strongest accord tags here, deeper woods, resins, and ambers in this kind of mix often linger longer on skin—still varies by person, climate, and sprays.
Projection
With Citrus, Sweet, Warm Spicy, and Amber among the strongest accord tags here, dense bases like this often feel louder in the first hour—start with one spray in tight rooms or at a desk.
Overview
Black XS (2018)byPaco Rabanneis a Amber Woody fragrance for men.Black XS (2018)was launched in 2018. Black XS (2018) was created by Olivier Cresp and Rosendo Mateu. Top notes are Citruses, Lemon, Tagetes and Sage; middle notes are Praline, Cinnamon, Tolu Balsam and Black Cardamom; base notes are Patchouli, Black Amber, ebony tree and Palisander Rosewood.Paco Rabanne presents the masculine Black XS (developed by perfumers Olivier Cresp and Rosendo Mate in 2005) in a new bottle and packaging in May 2018. The fragrance is described as a lively woody oriental that contains raw energy, radical charm and the spirit of rock'n'roll. Its composition reportedly remains unchanged.The composition contains spiced praline dipped in patchouli, refreshed with lemon and kalamanzi notes. There are also aromatic ingredients, such as sage and tagetes, woods and spices.Top notes: Calabrian lemon, Calamond citrus, tagete, sageHeart: cinnamon, tolu balm, black cardamom, pralinesBase: rosewood, patchouli, black amber, ebonyIt is available as a 50 and 100 ml Eau de Toilette.
Quick answers
Short takes based on this page’s notes and accords—your taste still wins.
- Is Black XS (2018) office-safe?
- With a stronger profile, one light spray is often enough in quiet offices; save extra sprays for after work or open spaces.
- Best season
- Mixed profile—often bright up top with a warmer base—works year-round depending on sprays and temperature.
- Where to try it
- Department-store counters, brand boutiques, and trusted sample or decant sellers online—always test on your own skin before a full bottle.