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Rabanne Black XS for Her vs Van Cleef & Arpels Rose Rouge
Rose Rouge for the community favourite, Black XS for Her for the value.
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Notes
Top
CranberryPink PepperTamarind
Heart
CacaoRoseBlack Violet
Base
VanillaPatchouliMassoia Wood
Accords
Warm spicy
100%
Cacao
98%
Vanilla
92%
Fruity
90%
Sweet
77%
Woody
73%
Performance
LongevityLong lasting
SillageModerate
Best Seasons
winterfallspring
About
Black XS for Her by Rabanne is a Floral Woody Musk fragrance for women. Black XS for Her was launched in 2007. Black XS for Her was created by Emilie Coppermann and Mark Buxton. Top notes are Cranberry, Pink Pepper and Tamarind; middle notes are Cacao, Rose and Black Violet; base notes are Vanilla, Patchouli and Massoia Wood. Super popular Black XS has got a female companion – Black XS For Her, presented by Paco Rabanne on May 30, 2007. This modern floral-fruity composition starts sharp and spicy with cranberry, pink peppercorn and tamarind notes around the heart of hellebore noir rose, black violet and cocoa blossom. The base notes are patchouli, Massoia wood and vanilla.The perfume was created by Emilie Coppermann i Marc Buxton of Symrise. The face of the fragrance is Italian model Bianca Balti. It comes as Eau de Toilette in an interesting and appealing black and purple bottle adorned with a beautiful rose. It is accompanied with matching products.
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Notes
Top
Black CurrantPink PepperBergamot
Heart
RoseRaspberryVetiver
Base
VanillaCacao PodPatchouliBenzoinMuskVetiver
Accords
Fruity
100%
Rose
92%
Sweet
73%
Warm spicy
64%
Vanilla
63%
Woody
61%
Performance
LongevityModerate
SillageModerate
Best Seasons
fallwinterspring
About
Rose Rouge by Van Cleef & Arpels is a Oriental Floral fragrance for women and men. Rose Rouge was launched in 2018. The nose behind this fragrance is Julien Rasquinet. Top notes are Black Currant, Pink Pepper and Bergamot; middle notes are Rose, Raspberry and Vetiver; base notes are Vanilla, Cacao Pod, Patchouli, Benzoin, Musk and Vetiver.
Notes in Common
25% sharedShared (4)
Pink PepperRoseVanillaPatchouli
Only in Black XS for Her
CranberryTamarindCacaoBlack VioletMassoia Wood
Only in Rose Rouge
Black CurrantBergamotRaspberryVetiverCacao PodBenzoinMusk
Rating
3.93vs4.12
Ratings
9,581vs1,652
Concentration
EDTvsEDP
Launch Year
2007vs2018
Which should I buy?
Rose Rouge for the community favourite, Black XS for Her for the value.
- Rose Rouge is rated higher by the community: 4.12 from 1,652 ratings, against 3.93 from 9,581.
- Longevity votes lean "long lasting" for Black XS for Her and "moderate" for Rose Rouge.
- Sillage is comparable: "moderate" is the most common vote for both.
- Black XS for Her is voted best for winter and fall; Rose Rouge for fall.
- Van Cleef & Arpels is a premium house (typically $100–250), while Rabanne is mid-range (typically $40–100).
Buy Rose Rouge if you want the higher-rated option and the budget allows; buy Black XS for Her if value for money matters most.