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    Side by side

    Signature vs. Black XS

    Very similar
    Black XS by Paco Rabanne bottle

    Black XS

    Paco Rabanne
    Eau de Toilette2005
    New comparison

    Black XS rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Signature vs. Black XS
    SignatureBlack XS
    ConcentrationEau de Toilette
    Launched20082005
    GenderMaleMale
    PerfumerChristian TrucOlivier Cresp
    Best seasonFallWinter

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Signature

    Woody
    Fruity
    Fresh Spicy
    Citrus
    Fresh
    Patchouli
    Green

    Black XS

    Warm Spicy
    Sweet
    Citrus
    Aromatic
    Amber
    Woody
    Balsamic
    Cinnamon

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    Green AppleGrapefruit
    LemonMarigoldCalamondinSage
    Heart
    BambooGinger
    CinnamonPralineTolu BalsamBlack cardamom
    Base
    PatchouliTeakwoodCedar
    Black AmberEbonyPatchouliRosewood

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Signature vs. Black XS
    SignatureBlack XS
    Score3/53.5/5
    Longevity4-6 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagemoderatemoderate

    No varnish

    Real talk

    Built for the guy who doesn't overthink what he sprays. Not a statement fragrance. Not trying to announce itself across a room. The mint opening is genuinely refreshing.Signature
    This one divides. Some find the praline sweetness too much; others spray it every morning like their alarm. That citrus opening doesn't play it safe, it's the bridge to something richer.Black XS