Men
Black XS Potion for Him
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Descripción
Black XS Potion for Him by Rabanne is a woody-spicy fragrance for men. Launched in 2014, this composition was created by Olivier Cresp and Emilie Coppermann. The top note features juniper; the heart combines cashmere wood and absinthe; and the base reveals rum and labdanum.
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Notas clave
- Salida Juniper
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Corazón
cashmere wood
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Base
Rum
Comunidad
323 votos
- Positivo 86%
- Negativo 9.6%
- Neutral 4.3%
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A delight. When I tried Black XS, it seemed too sweet for me, so I wasn’t very hopeful about this limited edition, but it turned out to be my taste. I find it very masculine and youthful, ideal for winter. Women like it quite a bit.
A delight. When I tried Black XS, it seemed very sweet, so I wasn’t too hopeful about this limited edition, but it turned out to be right up my alley. I find it very masculine and youthful, ideal for winter. Women really like it.
A perfect blend, I love it from start to finish.
At first, it seemed super sweet and delicious, ideal for winter and summer as long as it’s at night. The trail is good and the scent is addictive, perfect for attracting someone. That sweetness is probably from the rum, giving it a fruity twist. Very youthful. A good investment since it’s limited. Although the website doesn’t list all the notes, after 30 minutes I sense a citrus base with oranges and a boozy touch, balancing sweet and fresh. Maybe there’s a very slight spicy note, like pink pepper. The woods make it warm, and that fruity base doesn’t disappear; it’s probably the ‘potion’ that makes it irresistible. I must admit, I’ve received many compliments with this one.
At first, it smelled super sweet and delicious—perfect for winter or summer evenings. The trail is great, and the addictive scent, likely due to that fruity rum note, is perfect for attracting someone. It’s very youthful and a great investment since it’s a limited edition. Even though not all notes are present, after 30 minutes, an almondy base with oranges and a boozy touch makes it sweet and fresh, maybe with a very slight pink pepper kick. The woods warm it up without losing that fruity base; that’s the irresistible ‘potion’ that’s gotten me so many compliments 😉
I liked this limited edition perfume. It feels like an alcoholic beverage; they say it has rum, but I noticed more wine or grape. It’s sweet, but not as much as the original Black XS, which is somewhat gourmand.
The opening is fabulous, fresh, and sweet, but it’s not the same after a few minutes. What a pity, because both 212 VIP and this one are similar styles: fresh, sweet, youthful, with liquor to flirt. The opening is the best. Wish they made perfumes where the opening lasts.
The opening is delicious, fresh, and sweet, but it changes in minutes. Leaves me with a powdery scent, like makeup, nothing like the iris (which I don’t like anyway). It’s something completely different.
Delicious opening. Definitely not for older folks or serious occasions. It’s youthful, seductive, and at a great price.
Smells rich and pleasant, but the trail is short. Longevity is moderate, nothing more. Still, it’s very good and I recommend it.
As a Black XS fan, I bought this blindly online since I can’t find it here in Venezuela (same with L’Aprodisiaque, which I’ve never tried). It’s sweet at first, reminiscent of the original, but with a very present rum note. To me, it felt just like Diesel’s Only The Brave Tattoo; I guess it’s that opening red apple. The dry-down is intense and sweet, maybe too much for some, so I see it as unisex or even feminine. I recommend it for night out in mild weather; its longevity and projection beat the average. Great find.
Bought it today and it delivers 100%: smells delicious, projects well, and lasts just right. Being a limited edition, it’s hard to find. Reminds me of Black XS but more polished, with that exquisite rum note kicking in as it dries. On my skin, it lasted about 6 hours, which is acceptable for me.
A more interesting and pleasant version for my nose than its ‘female’ counterpart. At least here they honor the concept of the name and the bottle, achieving a mix of sweet rum and woody accords that add a musky aroma. Sweet and liquorous, rubbed with woody notes (juniper being fundamental). Now that I think about it, if the female version stayed in my imagination as a secretly in-love lady who is always longing; on the other hand, this one would be the secretly passionate gentleman who vents his feelings between taverns and liquors, hehe… Although different, it reminds me a bit of the original Black XS… and it’s even more similar to Joop! Homme Wild ~ Joop!, just as voted in ‘This fragrance reminds me of:’.
The best of Paco Rabanne for men; I like it from the opening notes to the dry-down. It has good longevity, surpassing 12 hours on me, and projects well for about 4-6 hours. It’s a Vivaldi, suitable for any season and day or night, very versatile although preferably for casual wear. Its notes are very well composed; it’s of very good quality, although hard to get because it’s limited. In my opinion, it’s better than the original XS; they smell similar, but this version is darker and more masculine, and lasts longer on my skin, with a better-defined oriental touch. Highly recommended. Sillage: 7/10, Versatility: 9/10, Longevity: 10/10, Projection: 8/10, Fixation: 10/10, Quality: 8/10, Total: 9/10.
Black XS Potion is undoubtedly a captivating aroma. In the opening, it has a lot of similarity with the original Black XS, but only for the first few seconds; afterwards, it turns into a sexy and mysterious scent. On my skin, it resembles red fruits, but more like cherries or plums soaked in rum by the rum note; it reminds me of barrels with rum and cherries macerating for a long time. Ideal for cold, autumnal, or winter nights; a mostly pleasant aroma for any nose. Youthful like most of the Black XS line, but easy to wear as long as you use it at the right moments. Longevity and sillage are very good; the bad part is that it will soon disappear since it’s limited edition.
I’ve had this for years and it’s the darkest, most mysterious scent in the Black line. Very woody, resinous, and dry, without the excessive sweetness of the others, but with a fantastic touch of two liquor notes: absinthe and rum. It’s not as youthful or versatile as the rest, but it has an intense, original spicy and woody body (not synthetic). I’d love to see it stay on the market… But Paco has a habit of dropping the best ones: this one, L’Excess, Ultra Red, and Violet. A great memory.
In my last trip hunting for relics, I came across an almost full tester. Admitting that time might have changed the scent and my assessment could be wrong, what I perceived is the opposite of what it seems to convey. It’s absolutely not a ‘bad boy’ or ‘thug’ fragrance, and I don’t smell the rum note, despite being a fan. It’s a subjective impression, but I found it very sweet and trendy. The first thing I thought of was a big glass jar of candies; that’s the scent, the smell of a jar full of candies.
I bought it a few years ago and I agree it was the darkest and most mysterious of the Black line; very woody and resinous, dry, without the excessive sweetness of the others, but with a fantastic touch of two liquorous notes: Absinthe and Rum. Not as youthful or versatile as the others, but to its favor, it has a spicy, intense woody body that’s quite original (not synthetic). I’d love to see it still on the market… But Paco has the habit of taking the best off his lists: this one, L’Excess, Ultra Red, and Violet. Great memory.
Quick description: launched in 2014 by Olivier Cresp. Virginia juniper, absinthe, cashmere wood, labdanum, rum. A very good fragrance for being limited; its woods with a vigorous, warm, and fruity base feel like a delicious intoxicating drink, with rum predominating. The opening notes are sparkling, and the longevity seems excessive in the dry-down. It reminds me of a liquor store and a gentleman at the bar with a glass; a captivating aroma, like a magic potion that projects security and a mysterious charm.
Black XS Potion is currently my favorite from the line. It has a very distinct scent—sweet and to my taste—without losing its mother’s essence but adding its own signature. At first, it smells like those soft candies like Winis or Sugus found in Mexico; it almost certainly features red berries and leans more toward red wine than rum. In the dry down, there’s a subtle herbal-bitter note that must be absinthe. After a few hours, it becomes slightly powdery and vanilla-like, yet the red berries remain. It’s versatile and works year-round, though it suits me best in spring and fall. Despite its youthful vibe, I think everyone would like it. The projection is medium-low, but the longevity is good. It’s a shame it’s a limited edition and getting harder to find.
Black XS Potion is my favorite in the line so far. It has a very particular, sweet scent that I love; it doesn’t deny the mother’s influence but has its own stamp. The opening reminds me of soft caramel candies like Winis and Sugus from Mexico; it’s almost certainly got red fruit and smells more like red wine than rum. In the base, there’s a slight herbal-bitter note, probably absinthe. After hours, it becomes powdery and vanilla-like, though the red fruit is still perceptible. It’s versatile, usable all year, though I feel it has more potential in spring and autumn. Although it seems youthful, I think anyone can like it. Projection is medium-low and longevity is good. Too bad it’s limited edition and hard to get.
If you love fruity perfumes on a powerful base, Black XS Potion is an absolute must-have. I found it on sale like I won the lottery, and with the glowing reviews, I bought it blind. Nothing beats the thrill of taking a risk and winning; this flanker from Rabanne’s XS series is a total hit, though it’s hard to find. It’s a “spirited and lively” fragrance: the opening is bright and saturated, while the heart and dry down leave an ethereal impression with a bitter red fruity accord that’s gorgeous in this first phase. Note: unlike its sibling L’Excess, Potion feels much more rounded and well-executed. After five minutes, it settles into a masculine trail that projects class and uniqueness, with a semi-gourmand character that’s restrained rather than invasive; in this phase, a bit of the mother’s spirit emerges, covered by a layer of unlisted red fruits and a very subtle bitter vegetal note (perhaps from the juniper and absinthe blend). Black XS Potion is perfect for almost anything, but I see it as more usable in temperate or cold weather. In its deep dry down, it’s intimate and incredibly long-lasting. A creation where Mr. Cresp really showcases his craft. If you spot it for under $50, it’s definitely worth it. P.S. The bottle is a total showstopper!
If you like fruity scents on intense Black XS Potion bases, this is a must-have. I got lucky finding it at an excellent price and bought it blind. There’s nothing like betting and winning; with this XS series flanker from Rabanne, it’s easy, although the Extreme is highly recommended even if it’s hard to find. Black XS Potion is ‘liquorous and alive’; its uniqueness lies in a bright, saturated opening, with a heart and dry-down projecting a beautiful bitter fruity (red) accord. Note: Unlike L’Excess, Potion feels rounder and more accomplished. After 5 minutes, it contracts into a masculine touch that projects class and uniqueness, semi-gourmand but not invasive, more retracted. Here, the mother’s spirit emerges covered by undeclared red fruits and a subtle bitter vegetal touch (maybe juniper with absinthe). It’s perfect for almost everything, but I see it as more usable in temperate to cold climates. In the deep dry-down, it’s intimate and very long-lasting. A creation where Cresp really shines his craft. If you see it for under $50, it’s worth it. P.S.: The bottle projects a lot.
I bought it yesterday, finally found it, and didn’t hesitate for a second! I’m a fan of Black XS and this one is incredible. It feels mysterious, imposing, glamorous, and dark. The opening is flawless; I get delicious red fruits that hit the nose hard. The first whiff is a direct hit to the face—spectacular. It’s one of those perfumes you always bring for a good night out with friends, at a club, or a romantic date. I love the scent, it has good performance, though I’m still testing it out. 100% recommended.
I love this perfume! The opening is identical to the Woman version, but without that note, it smells like an incredible juicy apple that lasts about 5 minutes. Then, until the very end, it dries down to 100% Virginia juniper and I think rosemary too. I’m obsessed! 10/10!