Paco-Rabanne

XS (2018)

for men

XS (2018) smells fresh and airy with aromatic and fresh spicy accents, for men who want a clean signature, and feels easy to wear year-round from day to evening.

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XS (2018)

Fragrance notes

How this scent is often described (from community votes on accords—useful when a full pyramid isn’t in our data yet).

Aromatic 100%
Fresh Spicy 80%
Woody 61%
Citrus 51%
Green 50%

Performance

Empty fields use this listing’s top accords (Aromatic, Fresh Spicy, and Woody) plus the overview text—add your own numbers anytime after testing on skin.

Longevity

With Aromatic, Fresh Spicy, Woody, and Citrus among the strongest accord tags here, brighter, lighter families in this mix often fade sooner; reapply or keep a travel size if you want all-day presence.

Projection

With Aromatic, Fresh Spicy, Woody, and Citrus among the strongest accord tags here, lighter profiles usually hug the skin; you can layer sprays to push without filling a whole room.

Overview

XS (2018)byPaco Rabanne is a Woody Aromatic fragrance for men.XS (2018)was launched in 2018. XS (2018) was created by Rosendo Mateu and Gerard Anthony. Top notes are Mint, Bergamot and Lemon; middle notes are Juniper Berries, Coriander and Geranium; base notes are Rosemary, Oakmoss and Sandalwood.The new packaging of the masculine classic Paco Rabanne XS (1994) was presented in 2018. The composition reportedly remains unchanged. "An exuberant woody. Luminous and fresh. Explosive spices and sensual woods. A fusion of extremes in a high-voltage dry down. The experience of XS.""XS Pour Homme is an exploration of the unexpected, an extreme of the possible. A daring combination of freshness, transparency, sensuality and intensity with an enduring legacy."Top notes: bergamot, lemon, wild mintHeart: juniper berries, coriander, geraniumBase: sandalwood, rosemary, oak mossIt 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 XS (2018) office-safe?
Fresher, lighter profiles often feel easy in conservative offices at one spray.
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.

Buying advice in plain language

If you are deciding on XS (2018), start with wear context instead of hype. Ask where you will use it most: office, casual daytime, or evening social settings. That single choice filters almost every buying decision because freshness, sweetness, and projection read very differently depending on environment.

Then use this page in three steps. First, scan the notes and accord profile to understand the scent direction. Second, check longevity and projection hints to estimate how it may behave on your skin. Third, open one or two comparisons to see trade-offs against similar perfumes. This avoids buying a fragrance that is good in isolation but wrong for your routine.

A practical shortlist is one signature scent plus one contrast option from the same brand family. That gives flexibility without over-collecting. If XS (2018) fits your use case, sample first and compare it with one related option below before committing to a full bottle.