Paco Rabanne Black XS After Shave Balsam for Men

Black XS is a fresh, sensual, woody fragrance, created for young, energetic and sensual men. The perfume is designed by Olivier Cresp and represents a sophisticated combination of lemon, orange, Kalamanzi fruit, tagetes and sage with heart notes of cinnamon, tolu balsam, black cardamom and praline. The base notes are dominated by black amber, rosewood, patchouli and ebony.

The scent opens with a surprisingly light citrusy accord, combined with woody aromas and resins. Although not a single note stands out, the final result is a pleasant fruity mix. The combination of praline, tolu balsam and amber give sweetness to the perfume and balance it perfectly, protecting it from excessive sharpness and linearity. The presence of these sweet notes is not visible and is hidden somewhere in the warm base notes.

Black XS does not evolve much and stays surprisingly close to the skin. The scent manages to keep its presence without standing out too much.

The design is extraordinary – a black flacon that is engraved in a Gothic style, a reminiscent of sensuality and sophistication.

Top notes: lemon, Kalamanzi fruit, tagetes, sage

Heart notes: cinnamon, black cardamom, tolu balsam, praline

Base notes: rosewood, black amber, patchouli, ebony

Launched in 2005.