Black vs Black XS
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
44%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Black XS takes 3 of 3 categories.
BlackChoose it for a aromatic and citrus character.
Black XSChoose it for a sweet and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Black0/3
Black XS3/3
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Black XS
- Sillage & projection
- Black XS
- Value for money
- Not scored
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Black XS
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
BlackApple ParfumsBlack XSRabanneWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split2.80/ 5 · 5 votes
Have 67%Had 0%Want 33%
3.78/ 5 · 5,961 votes
Have 40%Had 45%Want 16%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate20%Love
20%Like
0%Ok
40%Dislike
20%Hate
5 votes · too few to score
48%Love
23%Like
3%Ok
18%Dislike
8%Hate
Share of community votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityBlack XS
SillageBlack XS
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNot enough dataBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
citrus83%
herbal65%
soft spicy48%
fresh30%
sweet100%
warm spicy98%
citrus82%
amber73%
aromatic69%
woody66%
Scent match44%Some overlap · both aromatic and citrus
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Lemon
Heart
SageCinnamon
Base
Praline
Top
LemonSage
Heart
PralineCinnamonTolu BalsamBlack Cardamom
Base
PatchouliBrazilian RosewoodBlack Amber
InformationalShared notesLemon, Sage, Cinnamon and Praline. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonNo season votes yet
Spring60
Summer35
Fall93
Winter100
Day47
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#72,567
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#985
PerfumerChristian Dussoulier
Launched2005
Reviews860
Category winnerBlack XSHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotApple Parfums Black opens with a sharp burst of lemon before settling into a warm core of sage and cinnamon. A light touch of sweet praline sits at the base, creating a simple aromatic contrast. It works best as an easy, casual option for cool mornings or low-key daily errands when you want something fresh yet cozy.
Reviews →Black XS by Rabanne is a Oriental Woody fragrance for men. Black XS was launched in 2005. Black XS was created by Olivier Cresp, Rosendo Mateu and Christian Dussoulier. Top notes are Lemon and Sage; middle notes are Praline, Cinnamon, Tolu Balsam and Black Cardamom; base notes are Patchouli, Brazilian Rosewood and Bla…
Reviews →InformationalRead bothTaste is personal
How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Black or Black XS?
Black XS takes 3 of 3 categories. Black is rated 2.80/5 from 5 votes; Black XS is rated 3.78/5 from 5,961 votes. Choose Black for a aromatic and citrus character. Choose Black XS for a sweet and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Black or Black XS?
Black XS lasts longest (Black XS 69/100, Black 40/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Black or Black XS?
Black XS projects furthest (Black XS 61/100, Black 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Black and Black XS smell similar?
Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and citrus accords. Common notes include Lemon, Sage, Cinnamon and Praline.
Is Black or Black XS better for summer or winter?
Black XS suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Black and Black XS?
Black has top notes of Lemon, heart notes of Sage and Cinnamon, a base of Praline. Black XS has top notes of Lemon and Sage, heart notes of Praline, Cinnamon, Tolu Balsam and Black Cardamom, a base of Patchouli, Brazilian Rosewood and Black Amber.
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