




Paco Rabanne Black XS For Her EDT Spray
Black XS for her was launched after the popularity of Paco Rabanne's 2005 release of the same name for men. This fragrance was developed by perfumers Emilie Coppermann and Marc Buxton who have used cranberry, pink peppercorns, tamarind blossom, hellebore rose, cacao flower, black violet, massoia wood, patchouli and vanilla in its composition. Black XS is a strong rich fragrance that truly lives up to its “black” credentials as dark, sultry, sexy and mysterious, especially in the final stages. Something you don't ordinarily get from more youthful fragrances Launched in: 1993 Paco Rabanne Black Xs For Her Eau de Toilette Spray 80ML
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This one follows on from the original Black XS For Him that Paco Rabanne released back in 2005.
Emilie Coppermann and Marc Buxton are responsible for creating this somewhat younger smelling scent for women. The notes that comprise it are as follows: tamarind blossom, pink peppercorns, cranberry, hellebore rose, black violet, cacao flower, massoia wood, patchouli and vanilla. Tamarind and cranberry synergise beautifully in the head notes creating a lovely sharp tartness that so easily could have gone the other way. This tartness however is not enough to completely level out what is in effect an otherwise full on sweet affair. In the middle you’ll find flowers and vanilla with perhaps just the vaguest hint of dark chocolate, which then settles down to a smoldering amber musk touched by the scent of woods, touches of patchouli and a slightly darker sort of vanilla. It closes smoothly and very seductively with slight traces of spice in the tail.
The sillage is quite impressive, traveling further than you might expect and the staying power is also quite good. Probably best to avoid using it in the heat of the summer and when you do use rather sparingly, the top notes are deceptive, this thing grows as time passes and fills a room with its sweet sexy aroma so beware. Personally I liked it, it seems a tad more sophisticated and nuanced for a perfume aimed at younger girls than myself, this is a most welcome addition. Can’t say I’d rush out to buy it for myself but it is a great present for one of my younger friends or my nieces.