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    Side by side

    Black Shark vs. Black XS

    Very similar
    Black XS by Rabanne bottle

    Black XS

    Rabanne
    Eau de Toilette2005
    New comparison

    Two distinct takes on a related mood. The side by side below shows where they overlap and where they part ways.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Black Shark vs. Black XS
    Black SharkBlack XS
    ConcentrationEau de ToiletteEau de Toilette
    Launched20152005
    GenderMaleMale
    PerfumerOlivier Cresp
    Best seasonFallFall

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Black Shark

    Woody
    Patchouli
    Balsamic
    Aromatic
    Citrus
    Warm Spicy
    Earthy

    Black XS

    Sweet
    Warm Spicy
    Citrus
    Amber
    Aromatic
    Cinnamon
    Woody
    Balsamic

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    LemonSage
    LemonSageMarigoldCalamondin
    Heart
    Cedar
    CinnamonPralineTolu BalsamBlack cardamom
    Base
    PatchouliRosewood
    PatchouliRosewoodEbonyBlack Amber

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Black Shark vs. Black XS
    Black SharkBlack XS
    Score3.5/53.5/5
    Longevity6-10 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagemoderatemoderate

    No varnish

    Real talk

    Patchouli arrives and stays, earthy and assured. Brazilian rosewood keeps it warm instead of harsh. The scent is bold but composed. A woody masculine with citrus and sage that opens bright and.Black Shark
    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

    The hunt

    Best price, size by size

    Best price by size: Black Shark vs. Black XS
    Black SharkBlack XS
    1.7 oz$47.50ecosmetics
    2.7 oz$45.95fragranceshop
    3.4 oz$52.34ecosmetics

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