Rue Broca 2015

Pride Intense

WoodyMiddle EastMenEau de Parfum

Opens with Apple, Geranium, and Lavender lending an immediate elegance deepening through a woody heart of Sandalwood, Amber, and Patchouli over a dry, grounded base of Cedar, Moss, and Musk.

The bloodline

Pure XSPACO RABANNELoose

This bottle carries the Pure XS DNA. Shares 3 notes with the original.

applecedarpatchouli

Climate fit

Cool & Cold Best in winter and evenings, can feel heavy in peak Indian summer.

Should you buy it?

Loose inspiration, a different take

Only loosely related to Pure XS by PACO RABANNE. Safe to own both.

Wear in
winter
Wear for
date night
evening
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Pride Intense bottle

Sample bottle, not actual product

Scent DNA

Accord profile

What your nose reads first

WoodyAromaticCamphoraceousEarthyFloralFreshSweetAnimalic

Longevity

9h

Sillage

Strong

Launched

2015

Alternatives

What this fragrance is similar to

The pyramid.

TTop
First impression, 10–20 min
HHeart
Core character, 2–4 hours
BBase
Lasting drydown, 6–12+ hours

FAQ

Straight answers to the questions people actually ask.

Yes. Pride Intense is widely considered inspired by Paco Rabanne Pure XS, following the same direction at a fraction of the price.

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