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Rabanne · Sold as masculine
Pure XS
The hiss of an espresso machine two seconds before the cup arrives, blending the sharp notes of citrus with the warm comfort of vanilla and woodsmoke.
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Pure XSMid-range · $40–100
42%Similar accords, often for lessOud Thameen · Lattafa PerfumesBudget tier, under $40 · shares 5 of its 10 notes8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Launched in 2017 by Rabanne and crafted by perfumers Anne Flipo, Bruno Jovanovic, and Caroline Dumur, Pure XS is an aromatic spicy fragrance that embodies the essence of a contemporary urban landscape. The composition opens with bright citrus notes like grapefruit and bergamot, infused with the warmth of ginger and thyme. As it develops, vanilla and liquor create a sweet and warm heart, while woody and amber accords provide a grounding base. This blend of freshness and depth makes Pure XS a versatile scent for any occasion.
Pure XS has a strong opening that fades within an hour, so apply it generously at first. The woody base notes bloom over time, making this fragrance better for daytime wear when you can enjoy its evolving character.
Fig. 01 — Pure XS, Rabanne
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Anne Flipo
Elegance distilledAnne Flipo is a senior perfumer at IFF and one of the most accomplished noses of her generation, responsible for some of the most commercially successful and critically admired fragrances of the 21st century.
“Orange blossom takes a huge part in my signature too. It is the ingredient I would never be fed up with. I could create a thousand perfumes around it, without it ever being redundant.”
Anne Flipo · Everfumed (from Fernweh Editions), July 2020
Co-created with Bruno Jovanovic and Caroline Dumur
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What people
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Respected, if divisive: loved by 38%, disliked or hated by 15%.