Score
78/100

Rabanne Black XS for Her

“Cranberry-pink pepper-tamarind dark creamy bold winter feminine.”

Black XS for Her
warm spicy
cacao
vanilla

Cranberry over a cacao-rose heart — Emilie Coppermann's 2007 launch for Rabanne, a dark gourmand-floral entry in the late-2000s Black XS line. Vanilla through the base. A winter evening fragrance. One of the brand's distinctive gothic-feminine launches of the late 2000s.

Black XS for Her

The take

What works

  • ●Dark cacao-vanilla creamy winter feminine with masculine edge
  • ●Bold daring not-typical Rabanne signature

Trade-offs

  • ●Polarizing — test before buying
  • ●Synthetic plastic facets to some noses

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Notes

Top

Base

VanillaVanillaPatchouliPatchouli

Performance

Longevity
5–7 hours
Projection
Across a table
Sillage
Strong trail

Fit

Best in fall and winter, at night. Leans feminine.

When

  • Spring, 27%
  • Summer, 17%
  • Fall, 75%, best
  • Winter, 94%, best
  • Day, 45%
  • Night, 100%, best

Occasions

Date nightNight out

Gender

Leans feminine

Smells like

Similar scent DNA — if you own one, you may not need the other.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Black XS for Her smell similar to?

Closest matches in our database: Antonio Banderas Her Secret Temptation, Dumont Nitro Pour Homme. Share scent family rather than DNA — not identical, but neighbors.

How long does Black XS for Her last?

5–7 hours on most skin (good longevity) with heavy sillage.

When should you wear Black XS for Her?

Black XS for Her is best in fall and winter, at night. It suits date nights and nights out.

Is Black XS for Her worth it?

At this price, fine — with caveats. Dark cacao-vanilla creamy winter feminine with masculine edge. Bold daring not-typical Rabanne signature.