Alternatives
Perfumes that smell like Pure XS
Pure XS by Paco Rabanne (2017) is built around Ginger, Grapefruit, Thyme, Vanilla. Here are the ten perfumes in our encyclopedia that come closest, with what each one shares and what sets it apart.
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Paco Rabanne · 2019
Pure XS Night
Shared notes: Ginger, Vanilla, Cinnamon, Myrrh. What differs: Ginseng, Cacao, Salted Caramel. Same family (Oriental Spicy).
- 2
Calvin Klein · 1986
Obsession for Men
Shared notes: Grapefruit, Cinnamon, Myrrh, Vanilla. What differs: Mandarin, Lavender, Bergamot. Same family (Oriental Spicy).
- 3
Yves Saint Laurent · 1995
Opium pour Homme
Shared notes: Ginger, Myrrh, Vanilla, Cedar. What differs: Lavender, Star Anise, Mandarin. Same family (Oriental Spicy).
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Viktor & Rolf · 2012
Spicebomb
Shared notes: Grapefruit, Cinnamon, Leather. What differs: Bergamot, Pink Pepper, Saffron. Same family (Oriental Spicy).
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Hugo Boss · 1999
Hugo Dark Blue
Shared notes: Ginger, Grapefruit, Vanilla, Cedar. What differs: Orange, Lime, Citron. Same family (Oriental Spicy).
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Viktor & Rolf · 2015
Spicebomb Extreme
Shared notes: Ginger, Cinnamon, Vanilla. What differs: Pepper, Tobacco, Saffron. Same family (Oriental Spicy).
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Hugo Boss · 2015
Boss The Scent
Shared notes: Ginger, Leather, Cedar. What differs: Mandarin, Bergamot, Lavender. Same family (Oriental Spicy).
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Dolce & Gabbana · 2008
The One for Men
Shared notes: Grapefruit, Ginger, Cedar. What differs: Coriander, Basil, Orange Blossom. Same family (Oriental Spicy).
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Hugo Boss · 2017
Boss The Scent Intense
Shared notes: Ginger, Leather, Vanilla. What differs: Cardamom, Maninka Fruit, Lavender. Same family (Oriental Spicy).
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Diesel · 2013
Fuel for Life Spirit
Shared notes: Cinnamon, Grapefruit, Myrrh. What differs: Bergamot, Orange Blossom, Geranium.
Frequently asked questions
Which perfume smells most like Pure XS?
Based on our analysis of fragrance pyramids, Pure XS Night by Paco Rabanne is the closest: it shares 4 notes with Pure XS, including Ginger, Vanilla, Cinnamon.
What is an alternative to Pure XS from another house?
Obsession for Men (Calvin Klein, 1986) picks up Grapefruit, Cinnamon, Myrrh in a different interpretation.
Which other Paco Rabanne perfume is similar to Pure XS?
At Paco Rabanne, Pure XS Night (2019) is the closest, sharing Ginger, Vanilla, Cinnamon.
How is this ranking built?
We compare the top, heart and base notes of every perfume. Rare notes weigh more than very common ones like musk or bergamot; olfactory family and gender refine the score. Nothing replaces trying it on skin.