Black XS Los Angeles for Him
Picture this: a concert hall plunged into darkness. Tension at its peak. The audience holding its breath. Then suddenly, an electric shock! The music surges and rock 'n' roll takes the stage.
- Brand
- Paco Rabanne
- Launch year
- 2016
- Perfumer
- Gender
- Men
- Olfactory family
- Woody
- Secondary family
- Oriental
- Concentration
- Eau de Toilette

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This is also the shockwave that was created by the appearance of the Black XS fragrance in 2005. Paco Rabanne drew us into a particularly rock 'n' roll and rebellious universe. Now, it seems to be doing it again, pushing this effect to its climax with the creation of Black XS Los Angeles For Him.
The extravagant scent of Black XS Los Angeles For Him
Unlike the original version of Black XS, which was very woody, Black XS Los Angeles For Him proves to be far fresher and more mineral. With this fragrance, Paco Rabanne opted for authenticity and sensuality. Thus, Black XS Los Angeles For Him opens on an invigorating and energizing breath based on orange. This comes from Florida and brings a sun-kissed freshness to the whole. This citrus fruit is juxtaposed with lemon and paired here with the aromatic tonalities of clary sage. As a result, Black XS Los Angeles For Him becomes a more chypre and oriental juice. Moreover, this is a typical ingredient of the fougère accord, an emblematic scent of men's fragrances. An excellent fixative, sage allows Black XS Los Angeles For Him to display exemplary longevity over time. Its heart, meanwhile, proves to be more spicy, bringing out a dominance of cinnamon. This spice is nonetheless accompanied by the fruity facet of apple and pineapple as well as the airier side of lily of the valley. Finally, it is in its base that Black XS Los Angeles For Him becomes more mineral. It combines woody notes and oakmoss with coumarin and elevates the whole with a sensual touch of vanilla.
The rock 'n' roll look of the Paco Rabanne bottle
If Paco Rabanne chose to take us to the heart of Los Angeles, it is simply because it is an emblematic city of rock 'n' roll. This is where this artistic movement was born and it is in this highly contrasted city that many global stars have emerged. Thus, the Black XS Los Angeles For Him bottle also plays up a very rebellious image. It takes up the shape of its predecessor, displaying clean and understated lines. The whole is inspired by a lighter and features discreet stripes underlining its very masculine look. Almost entirely lacquered in black, its surface is evocative of leather. Nevertheless, its transparent base lets us glimpse the soft blue color of its juice, as if this fragrance were a kind of tough wanderer with a tender heart.
Olfactory pyramid
- Top notesThe first minutes
- Heart notesThe heart of the perfume
- Base notesWhat lingers
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