Fragrance notes
How this scent is often described (from community votes on accords—useful when a full pyramid isn’t in our data yet).
Sweet
100%
Warm Spicy
99%
Citrus
83%
Amber
76%
Aromatic
70%
Woody
66%
Balsamic
63%
Cinnamon
61%
Patchouli
55%
Lactonic
52%
Performance
Empty fields use this listing’s top accords (Sweet, Warm Spicy, and Citrus) plus the overview text—add your own numbers anytime after testing on skin.
Longevity
With Sweet, Warm Spicy, Citrus, 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 Sweet, Warm Spicy, Citrus, 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 XSbyPaco Rabanneis a Amber Woody fragrance for men.Black XSwas launched in 2005. Black XS was created by Olivier Cresp, Rosendo Mateu and Christian Dussoulier. Top notes are Lemon and Sage; middle notes are Praline, Cinnamon, Tolu Balsam and Black Cardamom; base notes are Brazilian Rosewood, Patchouli and Black Amber.Black XS was created in 2005 by Olivier Cresp. This perfume is definitely masculine. Knowing the desire of some women to wear men’s fragrances, it can be said that no woman would dare to wear Black XS despite of its soft and warm woodsy notes and even sweet notes of the drydown. Citrusy opening makes a great introduction into the sweet and spicy heart of the composition. Deep and dark sweet fruity notes of the heart are replaced by woodsy notes and amber in the base. In such sweet surrounding amber tends to take a tobacco nuance, while the musk tames the extreme masculinity of this scent. Black XS features fresh lemon notes, Kalamanzi fruit, tagetes, sage, praline, cardamom, cinnamon, Tou balsam, rosewood, black amber, patchouli and ebony.
Quick answers
Short takes based on this page’s notes and accords—your taste still wins.
- Is Black XS 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.