Paco Rabanne XS Eau de Toilette 100ml is a confident, spicy-woody fragrance for men, originally launched in 1993 — the spirited launch that began Paco Rabanne's most successful fragrance line. Signed by perfumers Rosendo Mateu and Gérard Anthony, it pairs a bright opening of bergamot, mint, rosemary, lemon, tarragon and mandarin with a herbaceous heart of juniper, Brazilian rosewood, sage, geranium and coriander, before settling into a warm base of sandalwood, musk, oakmoss, cedar, vanilla, patchouli and ambergris.
About Paco Rabanne
Paco Rabanne — now styled simply as Rabanne — was founded in Paris in 1966 by Spanish-born designer Francisco "Paco" Rabaneda Cuervo, celebrated for his metallic, futuristic approach to fashion. The fragrance line, produced under licence by Puig, has been a fixture of men's perfumery since the 1973 Paco Rabanne Pour Homme; XS — meaning "Excess" — launched in 1993 as a more youthful, spicy-aromatic chapter and remains in production today.
Fragrance notes
- Top: Bergamot, Mint, Rosemary, Lemon, Tarragon, Mandarin Orange
- Heart: Juniper, Brazilian Rosewood, Sage, Bourbon Geranium, Coriander
- Base: Sandalwood, Musk, Oakmoss, Cedar, Vanilla, Patchouli, Ambergris
Olfactory family: Spicy Woody | Launched: 1993 | Perfumers: Rosendo Mateu, Gérard Anthony
Who it's for
Paco Rabanne XS suits men who appreciate vintage-style, spicy-aromatic fragrances — those drawn to confident, slightly classical 1990s masculine compositions. The composition is at its best in autumn and spring, comfortable for casual evening, dinner and date contexts, and pairs naturally with smart-casual or tailored dressing. Anyone who enjoys Cool Water or Drakkar Noir will recognise the territory.
How to wear it
Spray onto pulse points — the inner wrists, sides of the neck and chest — from around 15 cm away. Apply to clean, moisturised skin straight after a shower for the longest wear. Two to three sprays balance well; the moss-and-amber drydown develops over the first hour and rewards a moderate hand.
Specifications
- Size: 100ml
- Concentration: Eau de Toilette
- Gender: Men
- Brand: Paco Rabanne
- Line: XS
- Year: 1993
- Perfumers: Rosendo Mateu, Gérard Anthony
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