Description
Black XS (2018) by Rabanne
Eau de Toilette — Oriental Woody
This fragrance came out in 2018 and was made by two master perfumers, Olivier Cresp and Rosendo Mateu. It’s a bold, sweet-woody scent that feels fresh at the start, warm in the middle, and dark in the dry-down.
Top Notes (the first smells you get):
Citruses – bright, fresh, a little zesty
Lemon – sharp, clean, sour freshness
Sage – herbal, green, slightly cool
Marigold – warm, slightly spicy floral
Middle Notes (the heart of the scent):
Praline – sweet, chocolate-nut smell
Cinnamon – warm, spicy, cozy
Tolu Balsam – rich, syrupy, slightly sweet resin
Black Cardamom – smoky spice with a dark edge
Base Notes (the long-lasting part):
Patchouli – earthy, deep, slightly sweet
Black Amber – warm, dark, smooth sweetness
Ebony Wood – dry, dark, heavy wood
Palisander Rosewood – soft, rosy wood with a clean polish
