How it smells
The first thing you smell is Amalfi lemon and lavender. The heart brings cypriol oil or nagarmotha and sea notes. On the skin it settles into amber and patchouli. Overall it smells citrus and woody.
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- fall
Black Xs L'Exces notes
Top notes
What you smell first
Heart notes
The main smell
Base notes
What stays on your skin
Smell profile
Main accords
How strong each part of the smell is
Best seasons and time of day
Rabanne Black Xs L'Exces EDP in detail
Black Xs L'Exces EDP comes from Rabanne. This one is the Eau de Parfum.
Other Rabanne perfumes
The house has 85 perfumes here, led by Fame, Invictus Parfum Paco and 1 Million Parfum Paco.
When in the day to wear Black Xs L'Exces
It works better in the day than at night, so it is a good pick for work, school and daily wear. Its citrus side keeps it clean and easy.
Sillage and projection
Projection is strong: people around you will notice it. Two sprays are usually enough. It spreads further than Rabanne Phantom Paco and Swiss Arabian Oud Laki.
Who will like it
The strongest accord is citrus (100%), followed by woody and amber. You will probably like it if you enjoy citrus and woody smells and notes like cypriol oil or nagarmotha and amber.
What Black Xs L'Exces costs
The usual price in Europe is about €120. That puts it on the expensive side. It costs more than Swiss Arabian Oud Laki and Reebok Cool Your Body.
Best seasons to wear it
The best time of year to wear it is fall and winter. It is less suited to summer. Ranked by season: fall, winter, spring and summer.
Flankers and editions
There is 1 other version of this perfume, released in 2012.
Black Xs L'Exces dupes and alternatives
Similar picks to try: Superz. Dominance Superz. (4 shared notes), Rabanne Phantom Paco (5 shared notes), Swiss Arabian Oud Laki (6 shared notes) and Reebok Cool Your Body (4 shared notes).
Questions people ask
Does Black Xs L'Exces last long?
It lasts about 6 to 9 hours on skin.
Can men wear Black Xs L'Exces?
It is made for women, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.