Black XS L’Aphrodisiaque for Men by Rabanne
Men 2013
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Rabanne's Black XS L'Aphrodisiaque for Men is a leather fragrance from the olfactory family launched in 2013. The nose behind this composition is Olivier Cresp. The top notes are cinnamon and saffron; the heart notes include honey, orange blossom, and cypress; while the base notes reveal praline, leather, and almond.
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Leading answer I want it
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Season
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About Black XS L’Aphrodisiaque for Men
Rabanne’s Black XS L’Aphrodisiaque for Men is a leather fragrance from the olfactory family launched in 2013. The nose behind this composition is Olivier Cresp. The top notes are cinnamon and saffron; the heart notes include honey, orange blossom, and cypress; while the base notes reveal praline, leather, and almond.
Spices Sweet and gourmand White flowers Woods and mosses Musk, amber and animalic Fruits, vegetables and nuts
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Longevity
Leading answer Very long-lasting
162 votes
Sillage
Leading answer Room-filling
192 votes
Character
Leading answer Traditionally masculine
53 votes
Value perception
Leading answer Fair price
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Tuzo
What a shame they discontinued it; it’s the perfect sweet balance I’ve ever tried. Unlike Bad Boy or One Million, where the sweetness hits hard and simply, BXSA makes it harmonious and delicious for everyone. A real injustice that it’s gone while others still sound great.
jrubira64
Finally got a bottle after searching so long. I know it was limited and short-lived, but out of all the Black XS variants, my favorites were XS l’excess and XS aphrodisiac (the latter already discontinued). It was a fragrance ahead of its time; there are many similar ones today, but not back then. Sweet without being cloying, masculine, long-lasting, and elegant. I hope Paco Rabanne revives it someday.
Luctian
A delicious fragrance. I tested it several times in perfumeries and loved it. Recently I couldn’t find it, so I bought two Argentine clones: one by Yves d’Orgeval, very similar even down to the bottle, and another, ‘Stronger’ by Mac Gregor, which I found more accomplished. It smells delicious, quite sweet but not cloying. You can detect honey, orange blossom, and cypress. It’s elegant and seductive, perfect for cold weather and evening wear.
camalotecosmico
They say there’s an excellent clone of this in Argentina, the MAC GREGOR – STRONGER… Has anyone tried it yet?
jesus ramon corona sauced
I first enjoyed it in full winter here in Mexico, where it gets cold. The first thing I noticed was that sweet chocolate gourmand with berries, thanks to the combination of saffron and cinnamon. Incredible trail and very long-lasting all day. At two hours, the leather with praline emerges, which is delicious. It’s clearly for cold seasons; in summer it becomes cloying and heavy. I recommend it 100%, it’s a safe buy. Plus, it holds up well in stuffy places or smoky pubs; one spray is enough. In heat, a single spray is sufficient.
Freakmotion
This is the best of the four in my opinion. It combines the power of l’excess, the fruitiness of the original, and the sweetness of the Potion. It’s a ‘party’ scent that gives a cheerful, youthful vibe. It’s quite sweet with some wood, but sweetness dominates: on me, it’s a mix of pineapple, berries, chocolate, and honey. All four fragrances in the Black XS line are different to my nose despite sharing DNA; each has its own nuance. Highly recommended for trail and longevity; you can feel it all day without effort. Greetings from Chile!
ShiseidoTactics
As a fan of this fragrance line (XS), I can’t go without my little bottle. Apparently, they’ve lowered the sweet notes and raised the spice ones, with cinnamon taking the lead.