Description
The new packaging of the masculine classic Paco Rabanne XS (1994) was presented in 2018. The composition reportedly remains unchanged. “An exuberant woody. Luminous and fresh. Explosive spices and sensual woods. A fusion of extremes in a high-voltage dry down. The experience of XS.”
“XS Pour Homme is an exploration of the unexpected, an extreme of the possible. A daring combination of freshness, transparency, sensuality and intensity with an enduring legacy.”
Top notes: bergamot, lemon, wild mint
Heart: juniper berries, coriander, geranium
Base: sandalwood, rosemary, oak moss
It is available as a 50 and 100 ml Eau de Toilette.
XS (2018) was created by Rosendo Mateu and Gerard Anthony.
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boofefriemi – :
I own the yellow juice and got this yesterday and tested today, It is 95% similar, from the scent development perspective. Just that the note breakdown has been simplified for the re-formulation.
Does this smell similar to the Creed Himalaya? Yes in all aspects after 15 mins. Creed Himalaya shines for 15 mins as creed.
Recommend a buy, if you like XS 1994 or Creed Himalaya.
sharapundel – :
the notes are diminished …
kseniyav33 – :
Can anyone tell me where to buy this with the new packaging?
Bleatsskasife – :
its the same scent, just a modern bottle. imo the new bottles are much more classy than the old ones
pro212 – :
I really hope this doesn’t disappoint because it’s got everything going for it, the legacy of the original XS need not be ruined by some dodgy reformulation/reimagining. I must admit I do like the chunky design of the new bottle. I remember thinking it was a shame I didn’t really like pure XS because I’d just quite like that bottle in my wardrobe. I owned a couple of bottles in the 90’s/2000’s and even my dad was a fan of the original, the more I think about XS the more I’m tempted to get a bottle now, whether it’s this one or an older bottle.
filmsonla – :
Very snazzy! I just wish the larger size of this bottle design was a little easier in the hand. I’m always afraid I’m going to drop the bottle or end up spraying into the cap…which by the way goes back/opens further than I initially realized. I know a lot of folks feel this scent is dated (and that the ~2017 formulation lacked longevity), but I recently brought it back into my collection and I truly enjoyed it. I can think of so many subsequent launches that built on XS’s successful composition. Here’s to its long life!
p.s. – I haven’t tried this version in the new packaging so I’m not voting yet…even though I quite like the bottle. I’ll wait until I actually test it before I vote.