Black Xs Los Angeles by Paco Rabanne, Paco Rabanne introduced the Black Xs line in 2016 as a tribute to rock n’ roll. He dedicated the scents to the city of La, one of the nation’s biggest music hubs, and used musky, fruity and warm ingredients to convey the dynamic industry that is rock. Top notes include sunny oranges, clary sage and tart lemon; middle notes of cinnamon, apple, lily-of-the-valley and pineapple soften the stronger ingredients; and base notes of coumarin, oak moss and vanilla bring a much-needed balance to the mixture. Paco Rabanne was born in the Spanish Basque Country in San Sebastian, where he spent his childhood seeking refuge from the bombs that rained down on the country. He and his family sought refuge in France, an experience that influenced the rest of his life. Until 1966, he was encouraged to draw by famous fashion gurus like Givenchy and Balenciaga. He was asked to embroider styles for Gerard Pipart and made fancy buttons of precious gems, braided leather, coffee beans and even vermicelli with his family. In 1973, he released his first fragrance, Paco Rabanne pour homme, and in 1995, Xs Pour Elle—a floral, feminine fragrance—was launched. Finally, in 1996, he released his first unisex scent, Paco.