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Pure XS

2017Men

vanilla up front, then sweet, settling into warm spicy.

Pure XS by Rabanne is a Aromatic Spicy fragrance for men. Pure XS was launched in 2017. Pure XS was created by Anne Flipo, Caroline Dumur and Bruno Jovanovic. Top notes are Ginger, Grapefruit, Thyme, Bergamot and Green Accord; middle notes are Vanilla, Liquor, Cinnamon, Leather and Apple; base notes…

vanilla sweet warm spicy amber

Noses: Anne Flipo · Bruno Jovanovic · Caroline Dumur

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Wear Ledger

Opening · mid · drydown

Opening· 0–30m
Ginger, Grapefruit, Thyme, Bergamot, Green Accord
Heart· 2–4h
Vanilla, Liquor, Cinnamon, Leather, Apple
Drydown· 6h+
Myrrh, Sugar, Woody Notes, Cedar, Cashmeran, Patchouli

Olfactory readout

Accord mix

100%

88%

66%

66%

66%

58%

Wear intel

Community data

LongevityModerate

ReachClose

Winter36%Fall36%Spring21%Summer8%Night67%Day33%Wears male54%

Skin chemistry varies. Sample before you blind-buy.

Wardrobe slot fits

Where it belongs

Best summer perfumes — Fresh accord profile fits heat and travel rotation.
Best woody perfumes for men — Woody drydown anchors fall and evening slots.
Best vanilla under $50 — Sweet accords need price-tier picks with honest drydown notes.
Best date night perfumes — Warm base accords suit after-hours rotation.

Before you buy

Wear-tested answers

What does Pure XS smell like?

vanilla up front, then sweet, settling into warm spicy. Dominant accords: vanilla, sweet, warm spicy.

What notes are in Pure XS?

Top: Ginger, Grapefruit, Thyme, Bergamot, Green Accord. Heart: Vanilla, Liquor, Cinnamon, Leather, Apple. Base: Myrrh, Sugar, Woody Notes, Cedar, Cashmeran, Patchouli.

How long does Pure XS last?

Wearers tag this as moderate. Expect 4–6 hours for most people. Heavier application can stretch that.

Is Pure XS loud?

Close reach on skin. Arm's-length projection. Fine at work with a light hand.

What season is Pure XS best for?

Winter is the top pick (36%). Fall is second at 36%. Try it on skin in the season you're unsure about before a full bottle.

Day or night for Pure XS?

Night wear leads at 67%. Day is a secondary pick at 33%.

Is Pure XS for men or women?

Catalog lists it for men. On skin, 54% read it as male. Sample first if you're buying blind for someone else.

Who made Pure XS?

Composed by Anne Flipo and Bruno Jovanovic and Caroline Dumur. Released in 2017.