Black XS
The Black XS formula (Paco Rabanne Black XS type) is a Amber Woody fragrance decoded by GC-MS analysis and rebuilt into a buildable composition of 38 raw materials — using only purchasable aroma materials, no proprietary captives. It opens with Lemon, Sage, a heart of Praline, Cinnamon, Tolu Balsam, Black Cardamom, settles on Brazilian Rosewood, Patchouli, Black Amber. Below you can see every ingredient of Black XS; unlock the formula to reveal the exact percentages and recreate it yourself for a fraction of the retail price.
Composition
| Material | Supplier | CAS | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iso E Super | — | 54464-57-2 | |
| Galaxolide | — | 1222-05-5 | |
| Cedarwood Virginia Oil | — | 8000-27-9 | |
| Hedione | — | 24851-98-7 | |
| Sicilian Lemon Oil FCF | — | 8008-56-8 | |
| Sandalore | — | 65113-99-7 | |
| Amberwood F | — | 58567-11-6 | |
| Ambroxan | — | — | |
| Bergamot Oil | — | — | |
| Patchouli Oil Light Patchoulol | — | 8014-09-3 | |
| Cedarwood Texas Oil | — | 68990-83-0 | |
| Norlimbanol | — | 70788-30-6 | |
| Muscenone Delta | — | 82356-51-2 | |
| Persian Lime Oil | — | 8008-26-2 | |
| Aldehyde C-12 MNA | — | 110-41-8 | |
| Verdox | — | 88-41-5 | |
| Cedarwood Atlas Oil | — | 8023-85-6 | |
| Clary Sage Oil | — | 8016-63-5 | |
| Cyclogalbanat | — | 68901-15-5 | |
| Gamma Undecalactone | — | 104-67-6 | |
| Brazilian Rosewood Oil | — | 8015-77-8 | |
| Alpha Damascone | — | 24720-09-0 | |
| Tagetes Oil | — | 8016-84-0 | |
| Frankincense Somalia Oil | — | 8016-36-2 | |
| Tolu Balsam Absolute | — | 9000-64-0 | |
| Cis-3-Hexenol | — | 928-96-1 | |
| Butylated Hydroxytoluene | — | 128-37-0 | |
| Phenethyl Isobutyrate | — | 103-48-0 | |
| Cinnamon Bark Oil Ceylon | — | 8015-91-6 | |
| Dimethyl Benzyl Carbinyl Acetate | — | 151-05-3 | |
| Lindenol | — | 98-55-5 | |
| Habanolide | — | 111879-80-2 | |
| Cardamom Oil | — | 8000-66-6 | |
| Dihydro Myrcenol | — | 18479-58-8 | |
| Benzyl Acetate | — | 140-11-4 | |
| Isocyclocitral | — | 1335-66-6 | |
| Ethyl Maltol | — | 4940-11-8 | |
| Scotch Spearmint Oil | — | 8008-79-5 |
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Reviews
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- Walter NagelVerified buyer
kept smelling my wrist for the first hour — the resemblance is that strong. you can really pick out the Lemon and Cinnamon sitting on top of a Brazilian rosewood base. easily a 5-star fragrance.
- Jonah HaasVerified buyer
a new signature for me, no doubt.
FAQ
What is the Black XS formula?
Black XS (Paco Rabanne Black XS type) is a Amber Woody composition of 38 raw materials, decoded by GC-MS analysis and reformulated to use only purchasable aroma materials.
What notes are in Black XS?
Black XS features notes of Lemon, Sage, Praline, Cinnamon, Tolu Balsam, Black Cardamom, Brazilian Rosewood, Patchouli, Black Amber.
How many ingredients does the Black XS formula have?
The Black XS formula contains 38 raw materials, each identified by GC-MS and rebuilt with buyable materials.
Is this the exact Black XS recipe?
Yes — the unlocked formula lists every material with its exact percentage, an interpretation inspired by Paco Rabanne Black XS. On this page the ingredient list is public; the precise dosages are revealed after unlocking.
How much does it cost to make Black XS at home?
Making your own Black XS from the raw materials costs a small fraction of a retail bottle — the exact materials and quantities are in the unlocked formula, plus a batch calculator to scale any amount.
