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Paco Rabanne Black Xs
Paco Rabanne

Black Xs

Citrus
Fresh
Floral
Rose
Green
Aromatic
Woody
EDT · mens

Paco Rabanne is a Spanish fashion house known for bold, architectural designs that translate into equally daring fragrances. Black Xs exemplifies the brand's willingness to push boundaries with unconventional scent profiles.

Black Xs opens with bright lemon and sage, creating a fresh entry point before shifting into its spiced heart. Black cardamom and cinnamon provide warm spice, while praline and tolu balsam layer in gourmand sweetness that prevents the composition from becoming austere. The base settles into black amber and Brazilian rosewood, with patchouli adding earthiness and grip. The overall effect is a warm, spiced amber with gourmand undertones -- sophisticated but approachable, never cloying.

This fragrance suits anyone drawn to sweet spice and amber compositions with substance. It performs well in cooler months and evening wear, though the brightness of the citrus opening keeps it from feeling entirely winter-bound. If you gravitate toward fragrances with The Homesteader, The Sensualist, or The Romantic profiles, Black Xs deserves consideration.

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Main Accordsreported by community
Citrus
42%
Fresh
42%
Floral
65%
Rose
65%
Green
42%
Aromatic
77%
Woody
70%
Patchouli
65%
Earthy
65%
Amber
65%
Warm Spicy
100%
Spicy
70%
Balsamic
35%
Sweet
90%
Gourmand
80%
Fragrance Notesbrand verified
Top · 0–30 min
Lemon
Lemon
Sharp, clean, and instantly familiar, the pure zest of fresh-cut lemon peel, not the sugary juice. In perfumery it reads as crisp and energising rather than sweet, and is often used to amplify other light notes. It fades quickly, so it's almost always a top note that makes a striking first impression.
Sage
Sage
Earthy, slightly smoky, and herbal with a cool, clean quality that is distinctly aromatic. Sage can read as savory and culinary or as a clean, ceremonial smoke depending on how it's used. It adds a dry, confident quality to fragrances, often used in masculine compositions for its outdoor, no-fuss character.
Heart · 30 min – 3 hrs
Black Cardamom
Black Cardamom
Smoky, camphor-like, and intensely spiced, black cardamom is the shadowy twin of green cardamom. Where green cardamom is elegant and aromatic, black cardamom is forceful and almost medicinal, with a distinctive smokiness from the traditional fire-drying process. It adds depth and intrigue to oriental compositions.
Cinnamon
Cinnamon
Sweet, warm, and instantly comforting, cinnamon bark has a familiar warmth that slides easily into oriental and gourmand fragrances. Used sparingly it adds a pleasant warmth; used heavily it can dominate. It has a slightly sharp, peppery facet alongside its sweetness that keeps it from being purely foodie.
Praline
Praline
Sweet, nutty, and slightly smoky, praline combines the roasted quality of nuts with caramelized sugar for a rich, complex sweetness. It's more sophisticated than straight caramel, with depth and slight bitterness that keeps it interesting. A signature note of many modern oriental gourmand fragrances.
Tolu Balsam
Tolu Balsam
A warm, sweet, vanilla-like resin from a South American tree with a cinnamon-adjacent character and a slightly smoky depth. Tolu balsam has been used in perfumery for centuries as a fixative, adding a rich, balsamic warmth that blends naturally with orientals and florals. It is closely related to Peru balsam and benzoin in its warm, sweet character.
Base · 3–12 hrs
Black Amber
Black Amber
The darkest interpretation of amber, combining animalic depth, resinous richness, and a slightly smoky, leathery quality. Black amber adds an opaque, weighty warmth to oriental compositions that borders on the animalic. It is the amber of serious, challenging fragrances that make no concession to approachability.
Brazilian Rosewood
Brazilian Rosewood
The heartwood of Aniba rosaeodora produces an oil once used extensively in fine perfumery for its warm, woody, slightly rosy, and faintly camphorous character. Brazilian rosewood is now endangered and heavily restricted, making it extremely rare. Synthetic alternatives are used today, but the original had a unique beauty that modern substitutes approximate.
Patchouli
Patchouli
Dense, earthy, and darkly sweet, patchouli is the scent of damp soil and dried herbs with an almost chocolatey richness. It polarizes people because in high concentrations it's overwhelming, but as a supporting note it adds depth and longevity that almost nothing else can match. The backbone of countless oriental and chypre fragrances.
Who Wears ThisScent DNA matches
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The HomesteaderBest match83% match
Rooted, warm, and entirely self-sufficient.

Warm skin musks, sandalwood, soft cedar, clean vetiver. Grounding, intimate, unhurried.

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The Sensualist83% match
You fill the room without trying.

Warm, smooth, projecting. Leather, tobacco, dry amber, bold woods.

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The Romantic82% match
Your fragrance is a love letter you never stop writing.

Warm roses, vanilla, amber, creamy musks. Soft, evolving, intimate.

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Scent Profile
Citrus42%Fresh42%Floral65%Rose65%Green42%
Fragrance Family
Amber/Woody
EDT
Decants Available
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Paco Rabanne Black Xs— Prices, Coupons & Buying Guide

Best price today: Black Xs is $37.95. Without a coupon the lowest price is $37.95. Gush tracks 47+ retailers updated every 2 hours.

Are grey market retailers authentic?

Yes. Jomashop, FragranceNet, and MaxAroma sell 100% authentic Paco Rabanne fragrances through unofficial distribution channels. The fragrance is identical to department store stock. Grey market refers to the supply chain, not product quality. The price difference comes entirely from the distribution channel.

Frequently asked questions

Cheapest price for Paco Rabanne Black Xs? +
$37.95 at FragranceShop. Gush compares 47+ retailers updated every 2 hours.
Is $37.95 a good price for Black Xs? +
Yes. The current best price is $37.95 and MSRP is $97.00. At $37.95 you save 61% vs retail.
What does Paco Rabanne Black Xs smell like? +
Paco Rabanne is a Spanish fashion house known for bold, architectural designs that translate into equally daring fragrances. Black Xs exemplifies the brand's willingness to push boundaries with unconventional scent profiles. Black Xs opens with bright lemon and sage, creating a fresh entry point before shifting into its spiced heart. Black cardamom and cinnamon provide warm spice, while praline and tolu balsam layer in gourmand sweetness that prevents the composition from becoming austere. The base settles into black amber and Brazilian rosewood, with patchouli adding earthiness and grip. The overall effect is a warm, spiced amber with gourmand undertones -- sophisticated but approachable, never cloying. This fragrance suits anyone drawn to sweet spice and amber compositions with substance. It performs well in cooler months and evening wear, though the brightness of the citrus opening keeps it from feeling entirely winter-bound. If you gravitate toward fragrances with The Homesteader, The Sensualist, or The Romantic profiles, Black Xs deserves consideration.
What are the notes in Paco Rabanne Black Xs? +
Top: Lemon, Sage. Heart: Black Cardamom, Cinnamon, Praline, Tolu Balsam. Base: Black Amber, Brazilian Rosewood, Patchouli.
What fragrance family is Black Xs? +
Paco Rabanne Black Xs belongs to the Amber/Woody fragrance family. It is an EDT.
What other fragrances smell like Paco Rabanne Black Xs? +
Based on shared notes, Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Blue (Black Amber, Patchouli, Cinnamon, Lemon), Lattafa Men's Shaghaf Fragrances 6291106068566 (Black Amber, Patchouli, Cinnamon, Lemon) may smell similar to Black Xs.
What is a grey market fragrance retailer? +
Grey market retailers sell authentic fragrances sourced through unofficial distribution -- typically excess inventory from authorized distributors. The product is real and identical to retail. FragranceNet (est. 1997), Jomashop, and MaxAroma are well-established with millions of verified reviews.

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