WS-R-1994

XS

1994Men

aromatic up front, then woody, settling into fresh spicy.

XS by Rabanne is a Woody Aromatic fragrance for men. XS was launched in 1994. XS was created by Rosendo Mateu and Gerard Anthony. Top notes are Bergamot, Mint, Rosemary, Lemon, Tarragon and Mandarin Orange; middle notes are Juniper, Brazilian Rosewood, Sage, Bourbon Geranium and Coriander; base notes are Sandalwood,…

aromatic woody fresh spicy citrus

Noses: Rosendo Mateu · Gerard Anthony

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Wear Ledger

Opening · mid · drydown

Opening· 0–30m
Bergamot, Mint, Rosemary, Lemon, Tarragon, Mandarin Orange
Heart· 2–4h
Juniper, Brazilian Rosewood, Sage, Bourbon Geranium, Coriander
Drydown· 6h+
Sandalwood, Musk, Oakmoss, Cedar, Vanilla, Patchouli, Ambergris

Olfactory readout

Accord mix

100%

63%

62%

40%

21%

21%

Wear intel

Community data

LongevityModerate

ReachClose

Spring35%Summer27%Fall26%Winter12%Day72%Night28%Wears male72%

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 office perfumes for men — Close projection reads desk-safe at two sprays.
Best perfumes for beginners — More Rabanne picks for labeled wardrobe slots.

Before you buy

Wear-tested answers

What does XS smell like?

aromatic up front, then woody, settling into fresh spicy. Dominant accords: aromatic, woody, fresh spicy.

What notes are in XS?

Top: Bergamot, Mint, Rosemary, Lemon, Tarragon, Mandarin Orange. Heart: Juniper, Brazilian Rosewood, Sage, Bourbon Geranium, Coriander. Base: Sandalwood, Musk, Oakmoss, Cedar, Vanilla, Patchouli, Ambergris.

How long does XS last?

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

Is XS loud?

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

What season is XS best for?

Spring is the top pick (35%). Summer is second at 27%. Try it on skin in the season you're unsure about before a full bottle.

Day or night for XS?

Day wear leads at 72%. Night is a secondary pick at 28%.

Is XS for men or women?

Catalog lists it for men. On skin, 72% read it as male. Sample first if you're buying blind for someone else.

Who made XS?

Composed by Rosendo Mateu and Gerard Anthony. Released in 1994.