White RoseOpens with
PatchouliHeart
Black Vanilla HuskDries down to
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Black XS Be a Legend Debbie Harry
A late-night conversation in an intimate setting, where the floral notes evoke the crispness of a freshly pressed shirt and the spicy, woody base adds a layer of sophistication.
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Black XS Be a Legend Debbie HarryMid-range · $40–100
44%Similar accords, often for lessOudi · Al Haramain PerfumesBudget tier, under $40 · shares saffron, patchouli and agarwood (oud)8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Black XS Be a Legend Debbie Harry by Rabanne was launched in 2014 and is the brainchild of perfumer Émilie Coppermann. This unisex fragrance opens with the bright, crisp scent of white rose and hellebore flower, creating an immediate sense of freshness and elegance. The heart of saffron adds a warm, spicy dimension that cuts through the floral notes, while patchouli and agarwood (oud) create depth and complexity in the base. Black Vanilla Husk brings a rich, sweet warmth to the composition, rounding out the overall impression with its balsamic undertones.
Given its moderate longevity and sillage, apply this fragrance to pulse points for a lasting effect. Two sprays on each wrist are usually enough — the white rose and hellebore notes will open up quickly, while the rich vanilla and oud base will develop gradually over time.
Fig. 01 — Black XS Be a Legend Debbie Harry, Rabanne
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Émilie Coppermann
Harmony born of oppositesÉmilie Coppermann is a Paris-born perfumer raised by hippie parents and a grandmother devoted to Chanel, whose compositions are known for an elegant signature built on the harmony of opposites and counterintuitive ingredient choices.
“I'll be where I'm least expected.”
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Respected, if divisive: loved by 30%, disliked or hated by 21%.