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'.

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.

My nose is not very good with sweet scents. Unless they include some unusual notes, all of the sweet fruity fragrances smell the same to me. I guess it all comes down to cacao and tamarind with the pink pepper combination that makes it stand out for me.

Yes I receive this tester and thought at first the smell brings back memories of the 80's. However, after you put some on it does not last all day like the original. You might smell it for 2hrs the most. Disappointed.

This is a great smelling cologne. I have been using it for a year now after my wife bought it for me. This is the very first cologne I have ever used all the time. I have had so many complements for this and it makes me more confident.