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    Black XS vs. Only The Brave Tattoo

    Black XS by Paco Rabanne bottle

    Black XS

    Paco Rabanne
    Eau de Toilette2005
    Very similar
    New comparison

    Black XS rates higher with the community.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Black XS vs. Only The Brave Tattoo
    Black XSOnly The Brave Tattoo
    ConcentrationEau de ToiletteEau de Toilette
    Launched20052012
    GenderMaleMale
    PerfumerOlivier CrespAlberto Morillas, Honorine Blanc
    Best seasonWinterFall

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Black XS

    Warm Spicy
    Sweet
    Citrus
    Aromatic
    Amber
    Woody
    Balsamic
    Cinnamon

    Only The Brave Tattoo

    Fruity
    Tobacco
    Sweet
    Warm Spicy
    Woody
    Amber
    Patchouli
    Fresh Spicy

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    LemonMarigoldCalamondinSage
    Apple
    Heart
    CinnamonPralineTolu BalsamBlack cardamom
    Black PepperSage
    Base
    Black AmberEbonyPatchouliRosewood
    AmberwoodBenzoinPatchouliTobacco

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Black XS vs. Only The Brave Tattoo
    Black XSOnly The Brave Tattoo
    Score3.5/53/5
    Longevity6-10 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagemoderatemoderate

    No varnish

    Real talk

    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
    Diesel went for the apple-tobacco pairing that most brands play safe around. The result is sweet enough to pull people in, but the tobacco keeps it from being a flattering gesture.Only The Brave Tattoo

    The hunt

    Best price, size by size

    Best price by size: Black XS vs. Only The Brave Tattoo
    Black XSOnly The Brave Tattoo
    4.2 oz$64.16ecosmetics

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