Eau de Parfum1994
XS Pour Elle
Gérard AnthonyThe nose · 12 fragrances · also made Balenciaga Pour Homme (1990)Portrait →

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Rabanne  ·  Sold as feminine

XS Pour Elle

The hushed quiet of an indoor garden where the light filters through sheer curtains, blending fresh florals with a subtle musk.

4.14798 ratingsWell loved by wearers
Scent fingerprintAll 10 accords ↓
floralwhite floralfreshcitruswoodypowdery
XS Pour ElleMid-range · $40–100
48%Similar accords, often for lessHajar · Al Haramain PerfumesBudget tier, under $40 · shares 4 of its 5 notes8 matches →

How it wears

From community votes · bars are each option's share
LongevityModerate33% say long lasting or eternal
Very weak3%
Weak11%
Moderate53%
Long lasting23%
Eternal10%
SillageModerate40% say strong or enormous
Intimate10%
Moderate50%
Strong27%
Enormous13%
Scent Profile

Composition & Character

When to Wear

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Who Wears It

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Masculine1%
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Unisex5%
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Feminine94%
04 · DossierEdited by Scentsation Editorial

The story behind the bottle.

Scentsation editorial

Launched in 1994 by Rabanne, XS Pour Elle is a floral fragrance created by Gérard Anthony. The composition opens with the bright freshness of mandarin orange and neroli, leading into a heart of water jasmine, peony, freesia, and ylang-ylang that feels both airy and lush. The base notes of amber, musk, and sandalwood bring warmth and depth, creating a fragrance that is simultaneously delicate and enveloping.

How to wear it

Apply this fragrance in layers for the best effect — start with one spray and wait ten minutes before adding more. The top notes are fleeting but vibrant, while the base notes develop gradually over time. This scent is ideal for evening wear when you want something that feels both fresh and warm.

Fig. 01 — XS Pour Elle, Rabanne

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Gérard Anthony portrait
03 · The nose

Gérard Anthony

Fifty years, from Lautier to Jean Niel

Gérard 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.

12fragrances
1944born
Frenchnationality

The XS line

7 fragrances, compared side by side

Designer Rabanne

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With Filippo Sorcinelli Quando rapita in estasi

Adds warm spicy, smoky and balsamic; shares four accords.

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06 · The Room

What people
are saying.

4.14/ 5 · 798 ratings

Well loved by wearers: loved by 36%, disliked or hated by 10%.

Love36%
Like52%
OK2%
Dislike10%
Hate0%
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