Paco Rabanne Black XS for Her Eau de Toilette is a deliciously dark fruity floral that plays sweet and edgy at once, opening with a juicy tart burst of cranberry lifted by pink pepper and tamarind, then melting into a floral chocolate heart of rose, black violet, and cacao before settling into a warm veil of vanilla, patchouli, and massoia wood that feels mischievous, sultry, and effortlessly magnetic.
Launch and Perfumer
Launched in 2007. Perfumers: Emilie Coppermann and Mark Buxton.
Olfactory Notes
Top: Cranberry, Pink Pepper, Tamarind
Heart: Cacao, Rose, Black Violet
Base: Vanilla, Patchouli, Massoia Wood
Story and Positioning
Conceived as the rebellious feminine counterpart within the XS universe, Black XS for Her leans into a cranberry and cacao signature over rose and violet for a rock club mood that reads flirty yet confident, ideal for nights out and cooler weather. The idea later evolved into a family of interpretations, including Black XS L’Exces for Her in 2012, Black XS Potion for Her in 2014, Black XS Los Angeles for Her in 2016, and a return to the theme with Black XS for Her Eau de Parfum in 2018 that closely follows the original pyramid with extra richness. If your taste runs to modern sweet and spicy glam like YSL Black Opium or Agent Provocateur Fatale Intense, this sits comfortably in that seductive lane while keeping its own cranberry cacao twist.
Bottle and Design
The bottle reads like a glossy talisman, heavy rounded glass shaded from black to deep plum with the house rose motif embossed on the front, sometimes accented by a small rose charm on earlier editions. A sleek cap clicks into place, the silhouette compact and dramatic, giving real presence on a vanity while mirroring the scent’s dark, romantic energy.
Country of Origin: Spain
Manufacturer: Puig
Address: 65/67 Avenue des Champs Elysées, 75008 Paris
Country of Manufacture: Europe (Refer to batch number for specific country)
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