
Though Black XS may be a bit more interesting, what L'Exces loses in that department, it gains in wearability and simple use factor.

Black XS is darker, more syrupy, and requires a bit more thought before applying it (like, "Where will I be? What will I be doing? Etc.). Thumbs up for this offering from Paco Rabanne, which I recommend as a blind buy as long as you're into this kind of fragrance, of course.įinal Note: In comparison to Black XS, which I also like, L'Exces is fresher, lighter and brighter, substitutes grapefruit and pineapple for strawberry and rhubarb, and has an immediately more wearable appeal. In some ways it's even better, and it costs much less. 9 Scent of Peace for Him you will probably like this one.

Top notes are Amalfi Lemon and Lavender middle notes are Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha and Sea Notes base notes are Amber and Patchouli. Launched in 2012, its Oriental scent combines base notes of vanilla and cashmere wood with top notes of jasmine, rose, and cereus, creating a smell that is spicy, floral, and fresh. The nose behind this fragrance is Fabrice Pellegrin. Available in a strikingly beautiful bottle, Black Xs LExces Perfume by Paco Rabanne is a perfume for confident, feminine women with a flirtatious side. Black XS L’Exces for Him was launched in 2012. And rather than incorporating that clumsy, woody-amber chemical that's being done to death in the base of today's men's scents, L'Exces succeeds with a simple synth sandalwood that remains relatively smooth and dry, providing a perfect platform for its fresh top. Black XS L’Exces for Him by Paco Rabanne is a Woody Aromatic fragrance for men. There are so many men's scents that have come out recently and have tried to capture what's been so effortlessly achieved here-to create a sweet men's masculine that combines fresh fruity qualities with woody undertones.

Sounds tacky but actually comes across really cool and well done. I was also surprised by the quality of L'Exces' bottle-it's solid glass which fades from black to clear (top to bottom) and features a tiny, dark gray, solid metal skull dangling from its side, with "Black XS L'Exces' in gothic silver writing on the front. Performance is solid, slightly above average with decent projection and 6 to 8 hours of longevity. It's simple-fresh and sweet-and is perfectly wearable as there are no particular missteps, imbalances, or awkward moments in its development (in fact it's linear for the most part, just moving more toward the woody base as the fresh pineapple accord settles in). What a pleasant surprise! L'Exces features a fresh, candied pineapple and grapefruit accord over a clean, synthetic woody base.
