Paco Rabanne Black XS Eau de Toilette 100ml Spray

Paco Rabanne Black XS Eau de Toilette is a 100ml woody-aromatic fragrance for men — the slightly sweeter, more rebellious sibling of the original Paco Rabanne Pour Homme. Sharp citrus and herbal sage meet a heart of praline, cinnamon and cardamom, all anchored by a smooth woody-amber dry-down.

About Paco Rabanne Black XS

Paco Rabanne (now sold under its streamlined "Rabanne" name) is the Parisian fashion and fragrance house known for sleek, modern, slightly subversive design. Black XS for Men, launched in 2005, was created by perfumers Olivier Cresp and Rosendo Mateu as an edgier, more contemporary masculine signature — a fragrance designed to bridge the gap between fresh-aromatic perfumery and warmer, slightly gourmand woody scents.

Fragrance notes

• Top: lemon, sage
• Heart: praline, cinnamon, Tolu balsam, black cardamom
• Base: patchouli, Brazilian rosewood, black amber

How it wears

The fragrance opens with a bright, slightly herbal lift — lemon and sage giving an immediate freshness that feels clean rather than sharp. The heart turns warm and slightly indulgent, with sweet praline meeting cinnamon, Tolu balsam and black cardamom for a spicy-gourmand character that gives Black XS its distinctive personality. As it dries down, dark patchouli, Brazilian rosewood and black amber create a smooth, slightly resinous woody base that lingers warmly on skin and clothing.

Who it's for

Black XS is for men who want a confident, slightly sweet woody-aromatic signature with a more contemporary, slightly rock-and-roll character. It will appeal to fans of gourmand-leaning masculine perfumery, those moving from typical fresh designer scents into something with more presence, and wearers building an evening or "night out" bottle. It also makes a popular gift thanks to its distinctive packaging and recognisable name.

How and when to wear it

This is best worn from late afternoon into evening, and especially flattering through autumn and winter when the praline-and-amber base really blooms on warm skin. Spray two to three times onto the chest, neck and inside the wrists, and avoid rubbing the wrists together so the citrus opening can develop. The 100ml format makes it a generous everyday or special-occasion bottle.

Specifications

• Brand: Paco Rabanne (Rabanne)
• Fragrance: Black XS for Men
• Concentration: Eau de Toilette
• Format: 100ml spray
• Year launched: 2005
• Perfumers: Olivier Cresp, Rosendo Mateu
• Family: woody, aromatic, gourmand
• Gender: men