The smell fresh and clean

Clean & Fresh; Draws Compliments; Great Smell; Great Value; Long-Lasting; Not Overpowering; Sensual; Sexy

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 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.

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.

I was excited to order this perfume because of prior use. This particular bottle smelled like alcohol scented with some unknown unpleasant scent. This was definitely not the original/authentic scent. Was not able to use. Do not purchase!

Sadly, I don't like Black XS as much as I had anticipated. Judging by the notes and countless good reviews, I was certain this would make an exquisite addition to my collection. I expected something dark, spicy, and sweet. Instead, I got a dark, spicy, and old lady.

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.

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.