Black XS by Paco Rabanne For Women-80 ml

Very strong lavender spiced soapy powdery bomb. I have the 2018 version and I'm amazed how strong it is. It is super loud for the first 30 minutes to a hour. It's a perfect upscale office scent. It just gives off the vibe of a well put together and groomed professional. Smells way more expensive than it is. An amazing office scent that is different from the most popular fragrances like ADG that will make you stand out. 8.5/10

This scent smells like artificial strawberry and pineapple. It's very sweet and as it fades becomes more woody, but still remains sweet.While I do love the smell, this fragrance does smell a bit synthetic, which isn't necessarily bad, it just is.Performance lasts about 6 hours. I love catching the scent of this after I forgot that I'm wearing it.This is something I'd wear to a bar, party, or club. Not something for a serious event or business meeting, but might be ok for college or work if work isn't too serious. Not something I'd wear in a suit.While it is sweet, I'd still consider it masculine, but I can definitely see some women wanting to wear this.I'd consider this scent youngish, for those 21 to 40.This is my 2nd 3.4oz bottle of this, if that means anything to ... MoreThis scent smells like artificial strawberry and pineapple. It's very sweet and as it fades becomes more woody, but still remains sweet.While I do love the smell, this fragrance does smell a bit synthetic, which isn't necessarily bad, it just is.Performance lasts about 6 hours. I love catching the scent of this after I forgot that I'm wearing it.This is something I'd wear to a bar, party, or club. Not something for a serious event or business meeting, but might be ok for college or work if work isn't too serious. Not something I'd wear in a suit.While it is sweet, I'd still consider it masculine, but I can definitely see some women wanting to wear this.I'd consider this scent youngish, for those 21 to 40.This is my 2nd 3.4oz bottle of this, if that means anything to you.

Bought it, arrived very fast, opened it. Doesnt look like the photo it looks small and fat like a ball almost. I expected the tall and thin bottle, but whatever. The issue here is the first 2 sprays were amazing they literally lasted me throw my shower and i can still smell it on my arm. After those couple sprays, the smell doesn't even last for an hour... i have had experiences like that before where they place the strong smell in the first 2 sprays to be attracted but the rest of the bottle is basically a regular home refresher that you use to get rid of bad smells..

The bottle has been updated to look the same as the Pure XS bottles, except with a lighter grey liquid, and silver letters and cap. I’m a fan of the much underrated Pure XS, so I thought I would try the original. The scent itself is a bit plain (no doubt reformulated since it’s release), and Pure XS has little to no similarities. Some people like simple, clean fragrances though, like this one. It’s fresh with a light spiciness, but it simply smells like a good quality aftershave, rather than a good cologne. Hot weather fragrance that lasts for about 2-3 hours, but basically a skin scent after 1 hour. Unless it’s your thing, it’s not worth the full price, especially when Paco Rabanne offers a much better selection of fragrances.

I love this sweet, woody, musky fragrance. I love it especially in winter and for events in the evening or night. The scent is enticing and mysterious and it lingers for hours. I've been buying this fragrance for years. I do find it a little expensive but it's worth it. I also preferred the older packaging which was a dark red and black bottle with an embossed rose. I think the new bottles make it look a little cheap..

This scent came out in 2007, but I think it would fit in great with the current pink pepper trend. It's a warm spicy scent the main note I smell is the pink pepper balanced out with a cozy vanilla. This one starts very heavy but tones down a lot on the dry down. My only complaint is this being an EDT it only last 3-4 hours before you need to reapply.

The holiest of holy grail perfumes. Seriously, I can't think of a perfume I enjoy more, at least non-indie perfumes; while I primarily enjoy the indie market for perfumes and scents, this EDP got me started on fragrances. I've had it in my collection for over a decade now - I got my first bottle on a cruise ship in '08, fell in love, used it to death, got a second bottle, and now I use it primarily for special occasions since the scent has such a strong memory to it. This was my wedding day perfume. The undertone is a little heavy, with the patchouli base note overtaking the vanilla base. Once it's sat for a few minutes on the skin, the rose and violet really come through, though it's not overwhelmingly floral thanks to the cocoa blossom. I wonder if the Massoia ... MoreThe holiest of holy grail perfumes. Seriously, I can't think of a perfume I enjoy more, at least non-indie perfumes; while I primarily enjoy the indie market for perfumes and scents, this EDP got me started on fragrances. I've had it in my collection for over a decade now - I got my first bottle on a cruise ship in '08, fell in love, used it to death, got a second bottle, and now I use it primarily for special occasions since the scent has such a strong memory to it. This was my wedding day perfume. The undertone is a little heavy, with the patchouli base note overtaking the vanilla base. Once it's sat for a few minutes on the skin, the rose and violet really come through, though it's not overwhelmingly floral thanks to the cocoa blossom. I wonder if the Massoia wood is what makes this so lovely - I don't own anything else with it included. Would recommend forever and ever.

Review is for my own reference - LOVE at first spray! At first I get peppery and sweet rose notes. She's a sassy bold lady, yet still femme. On the dry down I smell more of a woody pepper and slight sweetness. I can understand that not everyone would like this, bc its a very unisex peppery woody scent, but I really like it. It's an EDT so I worry the lasting power wont be there, and the silage isn't that great. Fragrantica says its a Floral Woody Musk, but the package say Fruity Floral Woody fragrance.I wish this was cheaper to buy, even on discount websites it's pricey ($80 for 100ml). If I could get it for $50 or less i would buy, buy there are other scents that take priority for buying. It's a really nice rocker femme scent 3 I had a feeling I would like this by ... MoreReview is for my own reference - LOVE at first spray! At first I get peppery and sweet rose notes. She's a sassy bold lady, yet still femme. On the dry down I smell more of a woody pepper and slight sweetness. I can understand that not everyone would like this, bc its a very unisex peppery woody scent, but I really like it. It's an EDT so I worry the lasting power wont be there, and the silage isn't that great. Fragrantica says its a Floral Woody Musk, but the package say Fruity Floral Woody fragrance.I wish this was cheaper to buy, even on discount websites it's pricey ($80 for 100ml). If I could get it for $50 or less i would buy, buy there are other scents that take priority for buying. It's a really nice rocker femme scent 3 I had a feeling I would like this by the bottle. I also love Lancome's Midnight Rose Tresor, that perfume is more sweet and less pepper, but it's a beautiful rose without being too old or floral.I prefer the dry-down woodsy notes of 007, and I prefer the fruitiness or Black XS PR, really hard to choose between the two!!

Absolutely delicious! The Paco Rabanne Black XS scent has become my all time favourite signature scent. Given to me as a gift from my son many years ago, it instantly became my one and only. With gorgeous sweet floral/spicy tones that absolutely last all day long. I am forever being asked what perfume I am wearing even inspiring men to purchase some for their partners!! Yes ... its that good!! You won't regret wearing this purfume that will definately become your go to scent. Highly recommend ☆☆☆☆☆'s

Sensual Fragrance

Absolutely love this earthy perfume, so excited wonderful price. Easy to click and collect. Will do again. Product ready at store and helpful, polite staff. Winner all round.