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Paco Rabanne Xs
Paco Rabanne

Xs

Citrus
Fresh
Floral
Rose
Green
Aquatic
Aromatic
EDT · mens

Paco Rabanne is a Spanish luxury fashion house known for bold, architectural designs in both clothing and fragrance. Their fragrances tend to lean toward distinctive, confident expressions rather than safe crowd-pleasers.

XS opens with a bright citrus and herbal blast, led by bergamot, lemon, and mandarin with a crisp mint and rosemary edge. The heart settles into a classic fougère arrangement, built on geranium and rosewood with supporting notes of coriander, juniper, and sage that add complexity and a subtle spiciness. The base brings woody depth through cedar and sandalwood, anchored by ambergris, musk, oakmoss, and patchouli for a earthy, slightly animalic finish with a touch of vanilla sweetness.

This is a straightforward aromatic-woody fougère that works well for someone who appreciates traditional barbershop-style masculinity but wants something with real substance in the base. It's versatile enough for daily wear but has enough character to feel intentional rather than generic. Best suited for cooler months or anyone drawn to herb-forward, grounded scents. Explore similar profiles in The Tactician, The Homesteader, and The Aristocrat.

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Main Accordsreported by community
Citrus
80%
Fresh
90%
Floral
44%
Rose
22%
Green
78%
Aquatic
22%
Aromatic
100%
Woody
89%
Patchouli
22%
Earthy
44%
Musky
60%
Amber
22%
Vanilla
22%
Sweet
33%
Gourmand
22%
Creamy
22%
Fragrance Notesbrand verified
Top · 0–30 min
Bergamot
Bergamot
A sun-ripened Italian citrus with a brightness that goes beyond lemon, simultaneously tart, floral, and slightly spicy. It's the defining note of Earl Grey tea and the backbone of countless fresh colognes. Perfumers love it as an opener because it lifts the entire composition without overpowering what follows.
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.
Mandarin Orange
Mandarin Orange
Mint
Mint
Cool, sharp, and immediately recognizable, mint adds a clean, almost medicinal freshness that cuts through heavier notes. Spearmint is sweeter; peppermint is sharper. Either way, mint gives fragrances a lively, brisk quality that reads as alert and outdoorsy. Best used as an accent rather than a lead to avoid smelling like toothpaste.
Rosemary
Rosemary
Herbal, camphorous, and slightly pine-like, rosemary is a Mediterranean herb with a clean, almost medicinal crispness. It adds freshness and a culinary familiarity to fragrances, grounding more abstract notes in something real. A pillar of classic fougère (fern) fragrances and modern herbal compositions.
Tarragon
Tarragon
Anise-like, green, and slightly sharp, tarragon has a distinctive herbal character with a faint licorice quality that is more delicate than star anise. It adds a French culinary elegance to fragrances, evoking fine dining and herb gardens. Surprisingly versatile, it appears in both fresh aromatic and oriental compositions.
Heart · 30 min – 3 hrs
Bourbon Geranium
Bourbon Geranium
Geranium cultivated on Reunion Island (formerly Bourbon Island), considered the finest geranium variety in the world. Bourbon geranium has an exceptional complexity: simultaneously rosy, minty, and slightly fruity, with a freshness and tenacity that other varieties lack. The prestige geranium of high-end perfumery.
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.
Coriander
Coriander
Warm, spicy, and faintly citrusy, coriander seed smells quite different from the green herb, with a dry, woody warmth and a slight floral quality. It adds a spiced, slightly exotic character to masculine fragrances without the sharpness of pepper or the sweetness of vanilla. A supporting spice note that adds complexity.
Juniper
Juniper
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.
Base · 3–12 hrs
Ambergris
Ambergris
One of perfumery's most storied materials, a waxy substance produced by sperm whales with a uniquely salty, sweet, earthy quality. Real ambergris is nearly unobtainable; most perfumers use synthetic alternatives. It adds a marine warmth and incredible fixative quality, making fragrances smell more 'alive' and skin-like.
Cedar
Cedar
Musk
Musk
The base layer of almost every modern fragrance, a soft, warm, skin-like scent that extends longevity and bridges other notes together. Natural musk was once derived from deer (now banned); today's musks are synthetic and range from clean and soapy to dark and animalic. The right musk makes a fragrance smell like 'you.'
Oakmoss
Oakmoss
The defining ingredient of classic chypre perfumery, damp, forest-floor earthy with a faint bitterness and incredible complexity. Real oakmoss is now heavily restricted by IFRA regulations, which is why vintage chypres smell so different from modern ones. When present, it creates a raw, outdoorsy anchor that no synthetic fully replicates.
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.
Sandalwood
Sandalwood
Creamy, smooth, and milky with a soft, skin-like warmth that clings beautifully. True Mysore sandalwood is one of perfumery's most precious ingredients, simultaneously wood and skin, never cold or sharp. It rounds off sharp edges in any composition and makes the wearer smell subtly, irresistibly warmer.
Vanilla
Vanilla
Warm, sweet, and universally appealing, vanilla is to fragrance what salt is to cooking. Real vanilla is complex and slightly smoky, though most perfumery vanilla is synthetic and reads as clean, sweet, and creamy. It slows the evaporation of other notes and is the reason certain fragrances feel like a second skin.
Who Wears ThisScent DNA matches
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The TacticianBest match91% match
Precision over excess. Always.

Crisp, dry, clean, worn close. Citrus, aromatic herbs, light woods, soft musks.

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The Homesteader86% match
Rooted, warm, and entirely self-sufficient.

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

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The Aristocrat83% match
Timeless doesn't try. It simply is.

Cool, clean, commanding. Heritage aromatics, classic citrus, dry fougères, refined woods.

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Scent Profile
Citrus80%Fresh90%Floral44%Rose22%Green78%
Fragrance Family
Fougère
EDT

Paco Rabanne Xs— Prices, Coupons & Buying Guide

Best price today: Xs is $29.95. Without a coupon the lowest price is $29.95. 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 Xs? +
$29.95 at FragranceShop. Gush compares 47+ retailers updated every 2 hours.
Is $29.95 a good price for Xs? +
Yes. The current best price is $29.95 and MSRP is $42.49. At $29.95 you save 30% vs retail.
What does Paco Rabanne Xs smell like? +
Paco Rabanne is a Spanish luxury fashion house known for bold, architectural designs in both clothing and fragrance. Their fragrances tend to lean toward distinctive, confident expressions rather than safe crowd-pleasers. XS opens with a bright citrus and herbal blast, led by bergamot, lemon, and mandarin with a crisp mint and rosemary edge. The heart settles into a classic fougère arrangement, built on geranium and rosewood with supporting notes of coriander, juniper, and sage that add complexity and a subtle spiciness. The base brings woody depth through cedar and sandalwood, anchored by ambergris, musk, oakmoss, and patchouli for a earthy, slightly animalic finish with a touch of vanilla sweetness. This is a straightforward aromatic-woody fougère that works well for someone who appreciates traditional barbershop-style masculinity but wants something with real substance in the base. It's versatile enough for daily wear but has enough character to feel intentional rather than generic. Best suited for cooler months or anyone drawn to herb-forward, grounded scents. Explore similar profiles in The Tactician, The Homesteader, and The Aristocrat.
What are the notes in Paco Rabanne Xs? +
Top: Bergamot, Lemon, Mandarin Orange, Mint, Rosemary, Tarragon. Heart: Bourbon Geranium, Brazilian Rosewood, Coriander, Juniper, Sage. Base: Ambergris, Cedar, Musk, Oakmoss, Patchouli, Sandalwood, Vanilla.
What fragrance family is Xs? +
Paco Rabanne Xs belongs to the Fougère fragrance family. It is an EDT.
What other fragrances smell like Paco Rabanne Xs? +
Based on shared notes, Giorgio Armani Emporio Armani Night for men (Cedar, Musk, Sage, Bergamot), Swiss Arabian Noora Onyx for women (Cedar, Oakmoss, Coriander, Juniper), Franck Boclet Rock The Kasbah unisex (Cedar, Musk, Sage, Bergamot), Versace Versus Uomo for men (Cedar, Musk, Brazilian Rosewood, Coriander), Azzaro Chrome (Cedar, Musk, Coriander, Bergamot) may smell similar to 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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