PACO RABANNE 2005

Black XS

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Opens warm and resinous with Sage, Bergamot, Lemon, and Tagetes settling into a spiced, ambered heart of Cinnamon, Praline, Cardamom, and Tolu Balsam over a deep, enveloping base of Black Amber, Patchouli, Ebony Wood, and Rosewood.

Climate fit

Year-round Versatile across most weather, a safe everyday choice.

Reformulation: A reformulation is on record. Older batches may smell different.

Should you buy it?

Not a known clone

No alternative or original links are known for this fragrance.

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year-round
Wear for
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day
evening
everyday
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Black XS bottle

Sample bottle, not actual product

Scent DNA

Accord profile

What your nose reads first

WarmSweetAromaticWoodyBalsamicCitrusFreshFruity

Longevity

7h

Sillage

Strong

Launched

2005

Alternatives

What this fragrance is similar to

The pyramid.

TTop
First impression, 10–20 min
Sage
Sage
Bergamot
Bergamot
Lemon
Lemon
Tagetes
Tagetes
K
Kalamanzi
HHeart
Core character, 2–4 hours
BBase
Lasting drydown, 6–12+ hours
B
Black Amber
Patchouli
Patchouli
E
Ebony Wood
Rosewood
Rosewood

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Black XS is an original composition. It is not a known clone.

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