MintOpens with
JuniperHeart
LeatherDries down to
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Rabanne · Sold as masculine
XS Extreme
The hiss of an espresso machine two seconds before the cup arrives, where crisp citrus meets warm leather and woody notes.
Full bottle: Mid-range tier, typically $40–100. Links open each seller's own page. We may earn a commission; it never changes the order.
XS ExtremeMid-range · $40–100
50%Similar accords, often for lessCool Water Summer Fizz · DavidoffBudget tier, under $40 · shares 6 of its 11 notes8 matches →How it wears
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Notes Pyramid
TopOpening
HeartThe Soul
The story behind the bottle.
Launched in 2000 by Rabanne, XS Extreme is a Woody Chypre fragrance for men created by perfumers Rosendo Mateu and Gérard Anthony. This composition opens with a fresh spicy mint note that cuts through the citrus of bergamot and watermelon, creating an invigorating contrast. The heart unfolds with rose and leather, adding depth and warmth to the aromatic base notes of Brazilian Rosewood and juniper. Oakmoss and cedar provide a woody foundation, while musk rounds out the scent with a subtle, enduring presence.
XS Extreme is best applied in light sprays to allow the fresh spicy top notes to evolve into a more complex aroma over time. The mint and bergamot open brightly but fade within an hour, so reapply for a full experience throughout the day. This fragrance reads better close to skin than from across the room.
Fig. 01 — XS Extreme, Rabanne
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Gérard Anthony
Fifty years, from Lautier to Jean NielGérard Anthony, born in 1944, discovered his passion for perfume at fourteen while working a summer job in Grasse, captivated by the scent of jasmine in the morning air.
Co-created with Rosendo Mateu
The XS line
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Designer Rabanne
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Well loved by wearers: loved by 40%, disliked or hated by 12%.