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Rabanne Black XS fragrance bottle
Rabanne Black XS (2005)
Rabanne

Rabanne Black XS (2005)

$61.54
Bottle size 100 mL / 3.4 fl oz

Sweet, fruity, warm spicy, amber, woody.

Key Fragrance Notes:

  • Top: Calabrian Lemon, Tagetes, Calamondin, Sage
  • Heart: Cinnamon, Praline, Tolu Balm, Black Cardamom
  • Base: Black Amber, Ebony, Patchouli, Rosewood

Rabanne Black XS Eau de Toilette opens with tart citrus, aromatic sage, and tagetes before praline, cinnamon, Tolu balm, and black cardamom create its sweet-spiced heart. Black amber, ebony, patchouli, and rosewood deepen the drydown with darker woods and warmth. This profile follows the original 2005 formula and is intentionally distinguished from the later 2018 presentation.

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Scent Pyramid

Top
Calabrian Lemon, Tagetes, Calamondin, Sage
Heart
Cinnamon, Praline, Tolu Balm, Black Cardamom
Base
Black Amber, Ebony, Patchouli, Rosewood

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About the Fragrance

Black XS Eau de Toilette was introduced in 2005, with Olivier Cresp credited as perfumer in current source-backed fragrance records. The original structure uses Calabrian lemon, tagetes, calamondin, and sage over cinnamon, praline, Tolu balm, and black cardamom, finishing with black amber, ebony, patchouli, and rosewood. This original 2005 formula should be distinguished from the later 2018 Black XS presentation.

Quick Facts

Brand
Rabanne
Perfumer
Olivier Cresp
Release year
2005
Concentration
Eau de Toilette
Fragrance family
Amber Woody
Expected wear
Long
Collection
Black XS
Scent profile
Sweet, Warm Spicy, Citrus, Amber, Aromatic, Woody
Full bottle size
100 mL / 3.4 fl oz
Availability
Available

Production Status

Production status
In Production

Notes & Composition

Top
Calabrian Lemon, Tagetes, Calamondin, Sage
Middle
Cinnamon, Praline, Tolu Balm, Black Cardamom
Base
Black Amber, Ebony, Patchouli, Rosewood

Scent Profile

Primary profile: Sweet, Warm Spicy, Citrus, Amber, Aromatic, Woody

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When to Wear It

This warm woody profile has enough structure for professional or dressed-up settings while still fitting comfortably into evening plans and cool-weather weekends.

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Summary

Rabanne Black XS Eau de Toilette in its original 2005 formula is a sweet-spicy woody fragrance with bright citrus, aromatic herbs, praline, warm balsam, and dark woods. Calabrian lemon, tagetes, calamondin, and sage open with tart freshness before cinnamon, praline, Tolu balm, and black cardamom create a gourmand-spiced heart. Black amber, ebony, patchouli, and rosewood deepen the drydown. The result is darker and sweeter than a classic aromatic scent. It suits shoppers seeking the original Black XS character rather than the later 2018 presentation.

About the Brand

Rabanne is the fragrance and fashion house founded by Paco Rabanne, known for futuristic design, bold visual codes, and high-impact scent signatures. The fragrance catalog spans enduring lines such as 1 Million, Invictus, Olympéa, Fame, and Phantom, alongside earlier signatures including XS and Ultraviolet. Across the range, citrus, spice, amber, woods, florals, fruit, leather, vanilla, and aromatic notes appear in expressive designer compositions paired with distinctive bottle design. The house now operates simply as Rabanne, while many older bottles and historical retailer records still carry the Paco Rabanne name.

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Full Bottle Details

Rabanne Black XS (2005) is available as a full-bottle fragrance in 100 mL / 3.4 fl oz.

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