29 – Inspired by BLACK LEXIS / PACO RABANNE

Description

• Launch & Style
  Introduced in 2005 by Paco Rabanne, this scent aims at a rock‑and‑roll, rebellious masculinity. It’s not subtle; it’s made to stand out.

• Fragrance Family & Feel
  It falls in the Oriental‑Woody branch. The style leans sweet, spicy, slightly gourmand, with woods and a resinous finish. It’s more suited for someone who wants attention rather than something light and discreet.

• Note Structure

  • Top notes: Lemon, Sage — gives a sharp, fresh snapshot at the start; the citrus cuts through clean, while the sage adds herbal freshness.

  • Heart (middle): Praline, Cinnamon, Tolu Balsam, Black Cardamom — this is where the sweetness and spice really come forward. The praline offers creamy sugar, while cinnamon and cardamom bring warmth and depth; tolu balsam adds a soft resinous sweetness.

  • Base notes: Patchouli, Black Amber, Ebony / Rosewood (woody tones) — the base grounds the perfume, turning it from sweet/spicy into something darker, woodier, warmer, and more enduring.

• Scent Evolution & Feel
  On first spray, you’ll notice a bright citrus burst (lemon) mixed with herbal (sage). Very fresh but quickly that sweetness from praline appears, along with the spice. In the middle, there’s a rich mix of sweet & spice; you might even perceive something like creamy chocolate or dessertiness because of the praline plus spice combo. As it dries down, woods and amber dominate; the sweetness softens, the resinous and wood notes linger, and the fragrance becomes deeper, richer, and more sensual.

• Longevity & Projection
  It has a solid lifespan, particularly in the sweet and spicy phases. Early projection is strong; during the opening and middle stages people are likely to notice. Over time it becomes more skin‑close but remains detectable, especially on clothes or fabric.

• Best Use / When It Shines
  Black XS is best for evening wear, nights out, clubbing, dates — situations where the bold sweetness and spicy sweetness are welcomed. Cooler weather (fall, mild winter) works better, because the woods and amber base feel warmer and more comfortable. In hot weather it might feel heavy or overly sweet if over‑applied.

• Character & Vibe
  Edgy, youthful, indulgent. It has a “bad‑boy” meets dessert‑shop kind of personality: sweet, attractive, a little daring. The gourmand sweetness gives it fun, the woods and spice give it depth. It’s not for someone who wants to smell subtle or purely clean; it’s for someone who wants a bold signature, something that people notice when they walk by.