Our take
What does Black XS L'Excès for Him smell like?
Black XS L'Excès for Him came out in 2012, composed by Fabrice Pellegrin. It is a flanker of Black XS, darker and woodier than the original. Lavender and lemon open it, with a fruity note to soften the edges. Then comes the odd part: an ozonic accord, almost metallic, laid over cypriol. This root, also known as nagarmotha, smells of smoky earth and raw leather. The clash between cool air and smoke is what gives the perfume its character. The base settles into dry patchouli, amber and woods. It stays less sweet than most masculine woody scents of that period. Retailers sell it either as eau de parfum or eau de toilette, so the exact concentration is unclear. Many shops no longer seem to stock it.
When to wear it
Autumn and winter evenings. Two sprays on the chest are enough, as the cypriol lingers on clothes.
It belongs to the Woody, Aromatic family. Black XS L'Excès for Him is one of 39 creations by Paco Rabanne in our encyclopedia.
