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..

Black XS - 50ml - Very beautiful and authentic

I'm so happy I've discovered this company - Fragrance Direct. This was my second purchase and once again the package was mailed out right away, the parfum very well packed and traced. I also got emails informing me when the delivery will take place by Royal Mail. What more can you ask for. And this parfum is simply breath taking, so sophisticated and rich, I feel like a million dollars. Thank you.

Counterfeit perfume

Do not order this as you will not receive the legitimate item. I received mine in a cardboard box instead of a velvet covered one. There is no gold rim on the bottle and the logo is missing in the lid of bottle. I reported it to customer service and they are denying it's fake despite the photographic evidence I sent them!Do not purchase, it is not authentic Paco Rabanne Pure XS, just a very poor imitation despite them showing correct bottle on their site.The real perfume :-1. Comes in dusty pink velvet box2. Has gold around the base of perfume lid / and gold spray head3. Has Iconic logo when you hold bottle lid towards the lightVery disappointed that a brand as big as this could sell such things to make a buck... then have the cheek to pretend it came ... MoreDo not order this as you will not receive the legitimate item. I received mine in a cardboard box instead of a velvet covered one. There is no gold rim on the bottle and the logo is missing in the lid of bottle. I reported it to customer service and they are denying it's fake despite the photographic evidence I sent them!Do not purchase, it is not authentic Paco Rabanne Pure XS, just a very poor imitation despite them showing correct bottle on their site.The real perfume :-1. Comes in dusty pink velvet box2. Has gold around the base of perfume lid / and gold spray head3. Has Iconic logo when you hold bottle lid towards the lightVery disappointed that a brand as big as this could sell such things to make a buck... then have the cheek to pretend it came from Paco Rabanne' s own manufacturers!Shame on you Fragrance Direct

Paaco Rabanne Pure Xs

First & foremost i would love to thank the customer care line for helping me because my number that was on the delivery invoice was nolonger in use.I bought this parfum because of its uniqueness and the snake on the bottle.The box is velvet to the feel and its beautiful.It is a strong scent and when i sprayed it i was overwhelmed by the strong musk and vanilla.It starts to die down to sandalwood.And now its less stronger but the sillage is on fleek cause my husband smelt when he was still at the door.I love this parfum and i hope to make it my signature Fragnance even though um addicted to Givenchy’s L’inderdit intense

Paco Black Xs Eau De Parfum EDP-S 30Ml

This is how far behind I am Paco Rabanne has already got Olympa Aqua on the perfume counters, and Im just getting around to reviewing the original Olympa. Ive actually had the sample for a bit, but its mostly just sat there, waiting while I reviewed other, more likely candidates. The folks over at Paco Rabanne have done a great job of keeping the brand relevant with the youth market, but have not shown much interest, so far, with the notyouth market, which of course includes me, and partly explains why the lack of interest is pretty much mutual. I did review Black XS For Her way back in 2007 but I skipped Lady Million altogether. Kevin, however, gamely reviewed Invictus ugly, he said, and I wholeheartedly concur, so here I go1with Olympa, the fragrance for the ... MoreThis is how far behind I am Paco Rabanne has already got Olympa Aqua on the perfume counters, and Im just getting around to reviewing the original Olympa. Ive actually had the sample for a bit, but its mostly just sat there, waiting while I reviewed other, more likely candidates. The folks over at Paco Rabanne have done a great job of keeping the brand relevant with the youth market, but have not shown much interest, so far, with the notyouth market, which of course includes me, and partly explains why the lack of interest is pretty much mutual. I did review Black XS For Her way back in 2007 but I skipped Lady Million altogether. Kevin, however, gamely reviewed Invictus ugly, he said, and I wholeheartedly concur, so here I go1with Olympa, the fragrance for the modern day Cleopatra. As is so often the case with these big designer launches, it took a team of big name perfumers Loc Dong, Anne Flipo and Dominique Ropion to put it together. Its advertised as a fresh oriental and as a a unique fusion between a sensual salted vanilla accord and refreshing floral notes,2 and thats all reasonably accurate. Olympa starts with a very juicy, very green citrus overlaid with a decent lashing of ginger. It announces its fresh orientation right out of the gate, with vague allusions to Glade and LEau dIssey, but its otherwise a nice enough start. It sweetens up as the top notes fade, with candied but watery floral notes and then creamy vanilla over a woody musk with salty solar undertones. It has a summery, almostbeachy feel neither caramel popcorn nor coconut are listed in the notes, but there are faint strains of either or both, and theres just enough powder to lend a velvety finish to the far dry down. Verdict Its just fine. Its reasonably wearable and reasonably pleasant if applied in moderation despite the fresh and watery notes, it is not really a sheer scent. Not surprisingly, I found it both too sweet and too synthetically fresh for my taste, and in general, it called up modern youth on spring break more than Cleopatra. Still, not bad, and a far cry better than Invictus. If you want something along the same lines, but maybe a little more sophisticated, you might try Calvin Klein Reveal. If you want more fruit and less fresh, you might try Thierry Mugler Womanity. Paco Rabanne Olympa is available in 30, 50 and 80 ml Eau de Parfum and in matching body products. I think there was originally an Extrait as well, but perhaps it is already sold out The notes include mandarin, ginger lily, aquatic accord, jasmine, vanilla, cashmere wood, sandalwood and ambergris.

Paco Black Xs Eau De Parfum EDP-S 50Ml

nooo sephora didnt publish my original review, so here it is againI used to use Bath Body Works Warm Vanilla Sugar as a preteenteen. I grew out of it and into aquatic scents, but Olympea has made me love this fragrance family again Olympea is a grownup, sophisticated version of WVS.I absolutely smell salted caramel as soon as I spray it. However, after a few minutes, it dies down into a more subtle sweetness with lingering hints of the saltiness and a bit of floral. Like WVS, I smell the vanilla and sugar notes. Surprisingly, this wasnt oriental or spicy, as Paco Rabanne describes it. On my skin, Olympea does also impart a slightly woodyamber quality after a few hours.Lasting power is up to 6 hours on my normal skin. Sillage is not too highstrong, but lasting power ... Morenooo sephora didnt publish my original review, so here it is againI used to use Bath Body Works Warm Vanilla Sugar as a preteenteen. I grew out of it and into aquatic scents, but Olympea has made me love this fragrance family again Olympea is a grownup, sophisticated version of WVS.I absolutely smell salted caramel as soon as I spray it. However, after a few minutes, it dies down into a more subtle sweetness with lingering hints of the saltiness and a bit of floral. Like WVS, I smell the vanilla and sugar notes. Surprisingly, this wasnt oriental or spicy, as Paco Rabanne describes it. On my skin, Olympea does also impart a slightly woodyamber quality after a few hours.Lasting power is up to 6 hours on my normal skin. Sillage is not too highstrong, but lasting power is pretty good...by hour 3, it smells almost like freshly washed skin cough cough Clean Skin this is how you shouldve smelled like. A little salty, a little sweet without going into candysweet territory...almost like I wasnt wearing anythingGorgeous bottle, but the cap is flimsy compared to the rest of the bottle, so be carefulIf you love the BBW Vanilla Sugar but want something a little more grownup aka you dont want to smell like the candy aisle with more than just a blast of sweet sugar, youll love this. Otherwise, steer clear. My current fave is the Chloe EDP... its my ideal scent, and this comes a close second. I wouldve given 5 stars had it been a touch less sweetcaramely and had slightly longer lasting powerAnother scent Id compare it to is the Viktor Rolf Flowerbomb, which I hate but is similar in sillage and lasting power to Olympea. Olympea is also considerably less spicy and floral.