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Rabanne · Sold as feminine
Black XS for Her
The hushed glow of a dimly lit concert venue, where dark florals and spicy notes blend into the night.
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Black XS for HerMid-range · $40–100
56%Similar accords, often for lessMaa Arwaak · RasasiBudget tier, under $40 · shares 6 of its 11 notes8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Black XS for Her by Rabanne was launched in 2007 and quickly became a cult classic among those who embraced its dark, gothic edge. Created by perfumers Emilie Coppermann and Mark Buxton, the fragrance opens with cranberry and pink pepper, before giving way to a heart of cacao, rose, and black violet. The base notes of vanilla, patchouli, and massoia wood create a warm, spicy finish that lingers long after the initial spritz.
Black XS for Her stands out against the era's polite fruity-florals with its bold and dark character, making it the signature scent for the 'rock'n'roll princess' subculture of the late-2000s and early-2010s. However, its 2018 reformulation remains a point of contention among longtime fans of the original.
One spray is enough to capture its essence — the cranberry and pink pepper top notes are bright but fleeting. The rich base notes take about an hour to fully bloom, so give it time before reapplying. Best for nighttime wear when you want a scent that whispers rather than shouts.
Fig. 01 — Black XS for Her, 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.”
Émilie Coppermann · Copied from duplicate emilie-copperman profile
Co-created with Mark Buxton
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What people
are saying.
Respected, if divisive: loved by 33%, disliked or hated by 18%.