If Armani Privé Ambre Soie could be envisioned as richer, sharper, deeper, with the warmth of amber underscored by darkly resinous woods, Paco Rabanne Black XS might be the fragrance that such contemplation would paint.

One of the things that became clear to me as I worked on the recent 100 Fragrances Every Perfumista Should Try article was just how many perfume brands are entirely off my radar.

My halloween event was geared with fashionable items and upscale accessories. I got excited to contemplate a Lady Gaga look. I was rooting for a hip, rock, subtle ensemble and while shopping for my fashion statement, I wanted a cologne to also match this.

I think this perfume is definitely not for girls, I'd say for women 30+ or even 40+. It is a very heavy scent and on my skin, it changes a lot. Sniffed from the bottle, it is not all too unpleasant, but on my skin it smells like yeast and bad cranberry.

A punch in the face, followed by smooth and feminine, and then a trail of an aphrodisiac sounds like the making for a good night for any woman. Black XS for her by Paco Rabanna is a stunning scent.

Paco Rabanne has launched the Black XS (for women) in 2007 – two years after the launch of the men version Black XS for men (2005). The feminine fragrance has been created by the perfumers Emilie Coppermann and Mark Buxton. The advertising slogan says ‘modern and rebellious princesses'.

This cologne is a must have for collectors, and a younger guy who wants to smell fantastic for the special someone. I found that it works as a unisex fragrance, my fiancé and I both put it on and had two completely different smells she smelled feminine and I masculine.

Clean & Fresh, Draws Compliments, Great Smell, Long-Lasting, Sensual, Sexy

I don't know how I have managed to neglect my favourite perfume (Black XS for her by Paco Rabanne) over the years that I have been on Dooyoo... I thought I'd better right that wrong straight away!! About the fragrance The fragrance is described as being both mysterious and rebellious.

Omg! I'm so stoked to find my favorite.Ive been out for so long,and had to buy it way out in mcminville or way over in Troutdale at the Perfume house or perfumania.

I love the bottle at first and then I tried it and fell in love so hard. The smell is really rich and smell like GODDESS! I love the feeling when people says..."wow, you smell so nice please tell me what are your secret

Draws Compliments; Great Smell; Long-Lasting; Sensual

Pricey / Poor Value