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Rabanne Black XS 2018 vs Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Men
Black XS 2018 for the community favourite, Shaghaf Men for the value.
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Notes
Top
CitrusesLemonSageMarigold
Heart
PralineCinnamonTolu BalsamBlack Cardamom
Base
PatchouliBlack Amberebony treePalisander Rosewood
Accords
Citrus
100%
Warm spicy
90%
Sweet
85%
Amber
74%
Aromatic
71%
Woody
69%
Performance
LongevityModerate
SillageModerate
Best Seasons
fallwinterspring
About
Black XS (2018) by Rabanne is a Oriental Woody fragrance for men. Black XS (2018) was launched in 2018. Black XS (2018) was created by Olivier Cresp and Rosendo Mateu. Top notes are Citruses, Lemon, Sage and Marigold; middle notes are Praline, Cinnamon, Tolu Balsam and Black Cardamom; base notes are Patchouli, Black Amber, ebony tree and Palisander Rosewood. Paco Rabanne presents the masculine Black XS (developed by perfumers Olivier Cresp and Rosendo Mate in 2005) in a new bottle and packaging in May 2018. The fragrance is described as a lively woody oriental that contains raw energy, radical charm and the spirit of rock'n'roll. Its composition reportedly remains unchanged.The composition contains spiced praline dipped in patchouli, refreshed with lemon and kalamanzi notes. There are also aromatic ingredients, such as sage and tagetes, woods and spices.Top notes: Calabrian lemon, Calamond citrus, tagete, sage Heart: cinnamon, tolu balm, black cardamom, pralines Base: rosewood, patchouli, black amber, ebonyIt is available as a 50 and 100 ml Eau de Toilette.
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Notes
Top
Chinese OrangeLemonLavender
Heart
Sea NotesCardamomCinnamonSageCypriol Oil or NagarmothaMarigold
Base
PralineTolu BalsamPatchouliPalisander Rosewoodebony treeBlack Amber
Accords
Aromatic
100%
Citrus
95%
Sweet
92%
Warm spicy
92%
Woody
78%
Amber
74%
Performance
LongevityModerate
SillageModerate
Best Seasons
springsummerfall
About
Shaghaf Men by Swiss Arabian is a Aromatic Aquatic fragrance for men. Top notes are Chinese Orange, Lemon and Lavender; middle notes are Sea Notes, Cardamom, Cinnamon, Sage, Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha and Marigold; base notes are Praline, Tolu Balsam, Patchouli, Palisander Rosewood, ebony tree and Black Amber. "Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Men Eau de Parfum is a perfect modern fragrance that will give you an unmistakable charisma and allow you to achieve your goals easily. Bursting with an explosive bouquet of tagetes flowers, calamansi fruit, tolu balsam, cinnamon, sage, black amber and rosewood, Shaghaf Men EDP is a force of nature that will just keep going." - a note from the brand.
Notes in Common
59% sharedShared (10)
LemonSageMarigoldPralineCinnamonTolu BalsamPatchouliBlack Amberebony treePalisander Rosewood
Only in Black XS 2018
CitrusesBlack Cardamom
Only in Shaghaf Men
Chinese OrangeLavenderSea NotesCardamomCypriol Oil or Nagarmotha
Rating
4.08vs3.87
Ratings
1,146vs474
Concentration
EDTvsEDP
Which should I buy?
Black XS 2018 for the community favourite, Shaghaf Men for the value.
- Black XS 2018 is rated higher by the community: 4.08 from 1,146 ratings, against 3.87 from 474.
- Longevity votes for both lean "moderate".
- Sillage is comparable: "moderate" is the most common vote for both.
- Black XS 2018 is voted best for fall and winter; Shaghaf Men for spring and summer.
- Rabanne is a mid-range house (typically $40–100), while Swiss Arabian is budget (typically under $40).
Buy Black XS 2018 if you want the higher-rated option and the budget allows; buy Shaghaf Men if value for money matters most.