Black XS L'Exces for Her Paco Rabanne for women

Black XS L'Exces for Her Paco Rabanne for women

main accords
white floral
fresh spicy
vanilla
rose
woody
floral
citrus
warm spicy
musky
balsamic

Perfume rating 3.98 out of 5 with 1,718 votes

Black XS L'Exces for Her by Paco Rabanne is a Amber Floral fragrance for women. Black XS L'Exces for Her was launched in 2012. The nose behind this fragrance is Emilie Bevierre-Coppermann. Top notes are Black Pepper and Neroli; middle notes are Jasmine, Rose and Night blooming Cereus; base notes are Vanille and Cashmere Wood.

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Pros

Pros

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Dark and mysterious
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Wild and not girly
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Huge sillage and longevity
5
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A modern masterpiece
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Better version of the Black XS itself
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Perfect for people who find the original Black XS too heavy
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Lighter and fresher opening than the Original
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Surprisingly light perfume
Cons

Cons

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No silver skull on smaller bottle sizes
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Heavy with black pepper and woods, less vanilla and jasmine
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Neroli soliflore overpowering, with little pepper scent
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All sharp floral scent, no sweet notes detected
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Cranberry sweetness overpowers everything else

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Top Notes

Black Pepper
Neroli

Middle Notes

Jasmine
Rose
Night blooming Cereus

Base Notes

Vanille
Cashmere Wood

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TunyaPe

Tried this at a pharmacy counter near my place. It’s cool they have many of them in stock. Not impressed with the scent though. This is lighter, flatter, less sweet, less ambery version of Alien, added green neroli blossom. Greener and less honey-esque compared to those Elie Saab, JPG Classique Intense, or Roberto Cavalli. The flat, woody pepper aspect is made in the same style as BDK Rouge Smoking (I find it cheap). The drydown has more prominent woody musky cashmir wood. It’s rather a less out there and more sophisticated Alien — anything but rock n roll.

procatstinating

This is so interesting. It has a dark, dry quality, it's spicy, it's a little synthetic, it's less floral than you'd think but it's still feminine. I see a lot of comments about it being sweet, but i don't get much sweetness at all. For me, the vanilla is way in the background and the cashmere, pepper and neroli reign supreme. It's almost leathery. It smells like what I imagine being in the back of a nice car on the way to the club in the 00s might smell (if you get it, you get it lol) It's mysterious but a little trashy, very glam rock.
I don't think I could pull it off myself but if I smelled it on someone else I'd be intrigued. It's unique and the kind of scent that has to be worn with confidence. And heels.

Jloveparfum

L'exces; It opens in an explosive and narcotic way, with spicy neroli, merging into a white and nocturnal Floral bouquet. All beautifully balanced, sweetened with vanilla and wrapped in smooth cashmere.

The diffusion is excellent with a substantivity that reaches about 8/9 hours on my skin.

The bottle adorned with a skull,💀 symbol of a style, rock Glam and ultra contemporary.

It is a sexy, nocturnal and addictive fragrance.

pariamehr

I really love this one, it’s sexy and unique and mysterious.

amyaz

Genuinely so confused because this smells like Windex 100% on me ugh my chemistry sucks with this 😥

r.nazare

How many people that many opinions. For me personally this has been the best perfume ever. I constantly received compliments about it. Very disappointed that it has been discontinued, they should have discontinued the other one instead the ''Black XS'' and kept Black XS L'Exces. The Black XS is horrible.
I think my friends last year managed to get the last bottle of this lovely perfume in one of the perfume shops in Sweden, they didn't had it on sale on shelves but by very weird coincidence they had one bottle hiding in the storage. So I'm using it only when I'm with my partner as he loves it :( PLEASE RELEASE IT AGAIN, I'LL A CASE OF THEM.

bintTapputi

Probably an old sample, but nothing to write home about. Synthetic jasmine and some pepper. Not good. 4/10

Soccergreat88

Am I the only one that finds this so dark, peppery and Cocoa? It smells very dirty to me and almost identical to Angel.

I don't see how it has such floral notes becuase it's patchouli like angel to my nose. It does smell alike night xs edt but I prefer that a lot more.
Trying to get rid of my full bottle for something I like better 😕

Eleroy

I got myself original Black xs EDT because nostalgia is helluva drug and there were also some flankers of it on discounts. So I got this one and Potion. Tbh I am not super hot about it. It doesn't have any staying power or projection of the original and overall smells like toothless Black xs with some synthetic white flowers mixed in. Kind of a nothing scent, when you go to work and you don't want to offend anyone but still want to smell pleasant. Don't feel much jasmine from this, let alone Alien's.

UPDATE: alright, I don't know if it needed to calm down from the road or something, but now it does give me some alienesque jasmine for the first couple of hours. And then it dries down to spicier and sweeter drydown of Alien Flora Futura. I personally don't really like Flora Futura at and Black xs l'exces is definitely more refined and original than that. But still sort of a meh for me

nailaddict_81

I found a 75ml botttle of this for sale recently and omg, what a gem!
I really reminds me of the original Black XS but this one has a darker vanilla. Jasmyne is also very prominent on my skin (as it usually is) and the neroli provides a brief citrus smell on its opening.
Its rock and roll presentation fits the fragrance in my opinion.
And I agree with the person below, it's sad it's been discontinued.

Actually, the new(ish) Black XS EDP is sooooo below the gem the EDT used to be. I hate when companies kill good fragrances with unecessary changes in their formula.

smelly_man

An excellent fragrance with excellent performance!
Very sad that it is discontinued!

AreZta

No sabía que esta botella y por lo tanto su fragancia la descontinuarian, de lo contrario hubiera cuidado mas su contenido y eso que quedan 2 gotas en su fondo. Pero me gustaba tanto usarla, siempre me preguntaban que usaba, su duración hasta el día siguiente y cuando la usaba me sentía poderosa, fue el primer perfume que me regalo mi pareja y le encantaba a él.

El punto es que busque y solo pude comprar supuestamente su "sustituto" el Black XS *black excess*, esperando que fuera igual a la calavera y rosa y no, su duración es corta, una madera pronunciada, seco sin flores y leve dulce ... Debo admitir que me trae recuerdos pero lejos de mi querido L'excess.

crystalplanet0013

Best black XS of the whole line. You can't imagine how I miss this gem and makes me so sad it's no longer available. Intoxicating, seductive, addictive in a way that can't be described. For me, this was epitome of allurement and feeling like a sexy badass in a bottle.

pacsalia

why are sooooooo good fragrances like this one everytime discontinued??? :(
I am soooo sad, my heart hurts.... It is one of my favourites. I just got 2 bottles but i´m afraid I can´t get/order this anymore…. :(
WHY are brands so wrong ? They discontinue sooo good smelling fragrances - loved by so many people… I just can not understand :( I am MEGA sad. :(

babyrose1985

Ok, so I tried a sample of this after trying the original black xs which I didn't go much on, on my skin it didn't smell of much which I really wasn't expecting going by the reviews, but this right here is what I was hoping that one would smell like. This is sweet, deep, dark, spicy and addictive, the sweetness is was grabbed my attention, it isnt a foody sweetness but a rosey sweetness with a little added spice (not sharp curl your nose up spice like I found angel eau demon to be but a sexy spice) it's really addictive and sexy. Some people might think this scent comes across a little depressing at times though, it is a deep perfume that has an almost gothicky/churchy/graveyard vibe and not as in a holy church I'm talking of a a dark churchy place whereby they practice witchcraft.. 😂 sorry if this sounds strange but that's the vibe that I get from this, I know it sounds depressing and of a dark nature, it is to my nose..but it is also a gorgeous and extremely sexy scent, for me I could only wear this going out on a cold winter's evening when it's dark, this is definately the only time that I would wear this perfume or in the bedroom.

My all time holy grail sexy evening perfume is Alien edp and even though compared to this one that is more wearable on different occasions this and Alien share the same seductive/unique/deep/mysterious vibe to me, they don't smell anything alike obviously, but this is definately in the same sexy vein as Alien. I wrote a review of Alien a few days ago and said how in my opinion that even though it's a strong deep sexy mysterious perfume that weirdly I think it suits introverts best,it adds sexy mystery to an already quiet mysterious woman and that I don't think it would suit a more extroverted person, (Gucci rush would suit an extrovert down to the ground, another amazing scent I just can't pull it off) but I feel the same way about this perfume as I do Alien, it's another perfect fume for an introverted quiet mysterious woman, a woman that people really struggle to read which already makes her mysterious, who is a deep thinker in her own little world, add Alien or this and the sexy mystery is amped up by a thousand. This is just my view of this perfume, very mysterious scent just like Alien x

simplegeek

The bottle:
Looks like the original Black xs but has more of a darker element and even just the color on the bottle you can already know how the scent is going to be.

Inside the bottle:
Sexy, spicy and dark is how I would describe this scent. It's like the original is the good twin and this one is the evil one. Once sprayed you get a sweet vanilla scent with a hint of pepper and florals. Once it dried down You get that dark spicy sent with the pepper and cashmere wood with hint of rose. The sillage I would say its moderate but just a little bit on the heavy side. Longevity very long lasting probably will stay on all day!

Overall:
This perfect for the Autumn and Winter.Anybody who loves spicy bold scents I would give this a try!I wouldn't recommend this scent to someone who is sensitive to perfume.

Ontolome

this vanilla plum is beautiful, juvenile, and sterile–– tragic, even. ethereally romantic. evocative of fresh linens and unfulfilled sexual longing. the translucent red, veiled in black and white, even the heart/apple shape, are on point. this is snow white blushing in her crystal casket.

relativelystoic

I got this because I want to explore and expand my collection. Sadly, I gave this one away because I was not ready for this. It is heady, sharp and smells like medicine syrup(old ones). It lingers for so long that my colleague complained politely to tone my perfume down a bit. Be careful in spraying this around people and not for hot weather.

stardust808

Sex in a bottle! CRAZY sillage. CRAZY longevity. Unbelievably addictive and when I wear this my dry humored, uptight, conservative (opposites attract, right) man turns into a SAVAGE in the carnal way. I blind bought this and originally didn’t care for it. I tucked it away but it haunted me with the feeling that I misjudged it at first. On a whim I grabbed it, spritzed it and seriously I was head over heels. I love sitting in my car on long trips to fun times just basking in it’s cloud. Whatever formulation mine is I fear I will never have it again as the industry keeps screwing us over changing things so my bottle is well guarded and I will cherish each drop. This is not for the wallflower type so beware

MarnaL

I ordered this by accident thinking I was getting the original. I'm really not sure what to think of this perfume. I wish there was a neutral face on fragrantica in additional to the "love" "like" and "dislike".

Hopefully, this explains my thoughts about this perfume. I find L'Exces, at seldom times very satisfying. But very often, I find this scent to smell like cough syrup with a bit of musk. I think the scent is pretty juvenile and belongs on a reclusive teenage girl- the girl who is sitting in the back of the class, dressed in dark clothes, hoping she is ignored, far away from the pink coloured, happy gourmand girls with their "Fantasy" and "Viva La Juicy" scents. I think the character I'm looking for is teenage gothic girl.

To my nose, I don't get a maturity vibe from this scent. However, I don't get a sweet, girly vibe as well.


Scent: 5/10
Sillage: 8/10
Longevity: 4/10 (4-6 hours)

cedar_lea

I ordered this by accident hoping to get the berry scent that is the original version.

This isn't fruity at all but it is glorious. Heady night blooming flowers and creamy vanilla! I was immediately wowed. To top it off this thing lasts forever. It's 16 hours after I applied some from a dauber sample and I can still smell ot on my skin.

Now pardon me. I have to go sample the original because if it smells similar to this I may swoon.....

Kimmychoo 01

Bought a 5ml tester
First spray - not too sure - quite a mad friday dash of notes , definitly get the black pepper , smells kind of earthy - like fresh dug soil and roots from a plant .. it starts getting better- quite musky and rosey . Very oriental smelling indeed - the dry down is a woody and jasmine bomb - i dont smell vanilla - and have never smelt night cirus , so do not know about that one ... its a nice smell - just not a wow for me . After an hour it was gone too .

Venusta

If I didn't look at the notes I would say this is a very nice grape soda scent. Yum! The pepper is very crisp and fresh, like inhaling carbonated bubbles in soda. Then it dries down to a woodsy pleasant vanilla with soft rose and jasmine. A solid like!

prizcandy

So, I tried this yesterday and fell completly in love.
At first, it is pretty sweet but after a few minutes, it settles into a super peppery smell and my skin seems to amplify that, it's kind of masculine, spicy and fresh. Perfect for nights out, clubbing and wearing black everything.
I get lots of notes at the same time: pepper, cranberries, grape. Love the efervescence in this perfume.
I'll be buying the full bottle soon!

xsxcstarx

There is something very mysterious & sexy about this perfume, I didn't realise there were two different ones at first but im glad I picked this up as opposed to the original black XS as I think this is a lot nicer.

Has strong notes of pepper & white florals, then settles down to a lovely creamy warm vanilla scent, the longevity of this scent is really good & lasts between 6-8 hours on me. This is more of a night scent for me which I would wear in the evenings.

Febriarini

Basically had this before I dared to move to Armani Si Intense. A year ago, I was more of a silent rebelle which this was not so much perfect scent as perfect as Black Musk by The Body Shop but for the night out, party, or just to turn heads while wearing glam edgy outfits, this fragrance does more than just a sexy back for a young aspiring woman. I love how fantastic yet cool and slightly dark it felt when I wore this. Also the skull and rose were so cute hanging there. Sadly not strong enough as I'd expect but still good enough to last the whole night or day.

goldiloks

Black XS for her in essence, but L'Exces has been softened and rounded by the addition of some cream soda and talc :) They are certainly sisters. Twins even. Just not identical, with enough of their own quirks that you could own both and be completely happy drowning in cranberries.

albena.alexandrova

A wonderful perfume that looks like a bottle of candy. And I do not like sweet perfumes, but what a great surprise when you burst - the overflowing sweetness of vanilla is well balanced with fresh neroli and oriental note of pepper.
On me this perfume stands as a pure, refined sweetness with a dense character of oriental aroma, but also with the colorful romance of the floral notes. The final track on me is entirely floral, without feeling vanilla, which is great. Classy, quality perfume.
The perfume has acceptable sillage so it's not too compulsive and it prevents others around me but strong enough to I feel it.
Longevity - I feel it 12-16 hours after spraying on my clothes.
Editing: the third day after spraying my hair smells. I wake up in the morning and my pillow smells of BLACK XS L`EXCES

IoanaBrb

OH SWEET MOTHER OF CHRIST I don`t even have words to describe Black XS L`exces. I literally NEED it. I crave to smell this fragrance when I don`t wear it. This is candy for my soul. This. Is. Just. Love.

shushkin

A very nice fragrance. I definitely get the vanilla, neroli and pepper up front. Unfortunately my skin amps up pepper so its not fb worthy for me. There is also plenty of cashmere wood. I can just about make out the jasmine and a little bit of rose. I dont get any grapes as someone has said on here!!
Its too intense for day wear unless its cold. The perfect night fragrance for the woman out to seduce. This is not a fragrance for girls. Moderate sillage but good longevity

duchess_atreides

I thought for sure there would be grapes in this, all I got when smelling in the shop was grapes grapes grapes!

They didn't have a 30 ml and I find I'm not really willing to take out the money for a 50 ml, so if anyone has one to sell around Europe send me a PM.

blake.lee

Smells like a bouquet of dead, dusty flowers on wet, dark black top soil. I don't get much sweetness from this. I think it's really weird. I sort of like it and sort of feel repulsed by it.

relativelystoic

I wish I can smell the "sweet" part in this perfume. It is all sharp floral scent.

Miriana93

I like this better than the original since it is more dark and spicy. It's a very strong perfume and I got several compliments on it. However, this is one of the perfumes that if you use it too much you can get overwhelmed. My mother likes it when I spray three sprays however if I spray more she'll say that I smell terrible. It's like she smells a different fragrance if I spray a different number of times. On me it smells like spicy vanilla - I just love it when I'm going out in winter and I want to feel sexy yet still casual.

Solstice88

When I was 18 I loved this, so sweet and liquorice. Now though I recoil in horror. I think it might be in part because as I've grown, the smell I want to represent me has changed...? I feel this is a perfume for a younger girl <20. Its verrrry strong.

Synthaesthetic

This is one of my first perfume bottles from when I was new to collecting and didn't know about sampling. I had brought a bucketload of paper test strips back from the drug store, and I went with something else for my first bottle, but I couldn't stop coming back to this strip. Eventually I barrelled back into the drug store to get it. But it was gone from the shelf! I pulled the poor assistant from behind the counter in hopes that she'd find some forgotten box in the storage drawers. After a bit of searching, she produced what may have been the last box in stock.

BXSLE (that acronym...) opens with a blast of pepper and what smells like red berries for whatever reason. The berries quickly give way to an orangey white floral with prominent pepper. I'm not the best at flowers, so the heart is kind of an indistinct but heady white floral arrangement that comes out within 15 or so minutes. The vanilla never really takes over from the neroli and pepper on my skin. Longevity on me is 10+ hours up close with noticeable sillage (or at least a desk cloud) for the first 6+ hours.

I have smelled this a few times in crowds, so it must be popular here. To my surprise, it's the first perfume I've worn to work that's gotten two separate compliments in one day. It performs well in cold weather due to its rich and somewhat sharp composition that can escape from under winter gear. I can't tolerate it when it gets warm out or in enclosed spaces.

Honestly, I think it smelled better on the strip than it does on me because many of the notes are lost on my skin. My tastes have also changed since then, but sometimes I like to revisit it for the the memories of riding the streetcar downtown in the snow and the days when my perfume collection numbered four.

Love the grumpy Iggy Pop.

x-x-x-ANGEL-x-x-x

I agree with the person who says this smells of bubblegum, but for me it goes from sweet bubblegum to a more minty bubblegum.

jeDdynimok

I had and still have a bottle of this perfume and it is awesome!!!!! lasts long and I have gained some compliments from friends,family and crush, who ask what perfume it is and are crazy about the perfume. the first time I smelt it I knew I had made the right choice and the reviews here are what helped me.

it lasts long. lasts for days and not even hours and the sillage is pretty good. so in love!!! gotta get another one.

40plus&fab

I LOVE the original Black XS and have been wanting this flanker for a long time. The notes seem right up my alley. Thanks to a wonderful Fragrantican I got it in a great swap . . . well this DOES NOT remind me AT ALL of the chocolaty cranberry deliciousness of the original. L'exces is very sweet with jasmine, neroli and vanilla being most prominent to my nose and quite heavy. Probably best suited for night use in cooler weather. I don't necessarily "get" a goth vibe associated with the skull charm . . . it's actually a bit too sweet/nice for that I think. But it definitely has this dated, early 90's club vibe to me (my swap partner agreed). It's not "bad" but it's not my style today. This is my second XS flanker fail.

HeavyBeatsUK

This smells like bubble gum to me but in a good way

Crystals On My Converse

If you like sweet and fruity perfumes but want something a bit darker and sexier I would definitely recommend this! When I first smelt it a got a hit of pepper then something more sweet and fruity. This is described as white floral but I think it's more fruity and sweet but with a deeper, darker sexier edge. I would wear this at night (even during the day too!) when I wanted to feel slightly rock n roll and grungy! If that even makes any sense! I so want this in my collection!

GourmandGirl

I was so disappointed with the original black xs as it was so weak, it had zero sillage or staying power, so i thought i'd try this instead. Wow, i am so glad i did!!

This is much, much better, it is so much more creamy and sultry, and lasts absolutely ages on me! I don't really get any similarities to the original, this is more of a deeper, warmer, sexier scent, not so sweet and girly.

I don't usually like perfumes that are too peppery, but this has the balance just right, the pepper really isn't in your face, it lays quite subtle in the background . It's more of a warm comforting floral vanilla, i can imagine wearing this under a cosy jumper in autumn/winter and feeling all snuggly.

Sillage is great, i get gorgeous wafts for a good few hours, and the longevity on me is up there with Alien and Angel, very long lasting! This is one i will definitely be rushing out to repurchase when my bottle runs dry... love it!! Only thing i'm disappointed with is i purchased the 30ml, which upon opening realised the smaller bottle doesn't have the little skull charm dangling on the neck. :(

psychobutterly

unique, strong, long lasting perfume, very special to me. also always get compliments when im wearing it. but as i said, it's pretty strong, might give headaches to some people, so i recommend first try a sample and see how it works for you!

AngieGCarp

It has taken me WEEKS to figure this one out. First of all, I feel like the bottle is to get the attention of the younger crowd. It doesn't quite fit my decor so it stays in my drawer. Also, I am 40 so rocker/emo/goth isn't my image...anyway, I didn't immediately take to this. Until tonight I was laying in bed and I swore I smelled whiff of Alien! The Jasmin! What has been throwing me off was the vanilla and the pepper! I do not get roses out of this. What I had hoped for was a pepper/roses blend...I guess I kept trying to pull that out of Black XS L'Exces. I recommend for casual use probably longer lasting in the fall and winter.

foxy_princess

Sprayed this again yesterday for the second time, to bathe in it's glorious musky aroma and realised black opium copied this. It smells almost the same in the opening without the patchouli. This however is far better and nowhere near as nauseating as black opium. This is definitely a cheaper alternative to BO although this came out first. It's peppery sweet vanilla at first then the orange blossom peaks through the hours of wear and gives it a bubblegummy vibe


simply delectable

smell: 4/5
silage: 3/5
lasting power: 4.5/5

perfumeaddict123

It smells divine a little bit sweet, a little bit peppery and smoky and vanillary. It smells sweet without being too young or cheap. It has a mysterious and dark vibe to it. I must admit that it is not a unique scent but sometimes unique scents can be a little risky right? It is really long lasting i can still smell it on my hair and my clothes when the day is over. I must add though once i' ve just put this on and my boyfriend was like your perfume smells a little heavy. So keep in mind that it can be heavy for some people. It is ok when you wait for it to settle though.

perfumeproblem777

Just received a sample of this today, and I have to say, it reminds me a lot of Elie Saab Le Parfum. A more intense version, but it must be the powerful white florals. I only wear Le parfum every now and then, so I'm not sure yet that I want to get a FB of this. Maybe in the winter? We'll have to wait and see. Nice smell though.
Keep shining, you beautiful people!

shell_bell

I posted in February when I received this lovely as a Valentine's gift from my hubby but felt the soft, delicate rose would be much better suited for spring so I tucked it away.

Well boy, was I right!!

I wear it at least twice a week, sometimes more, while I'm spending the day in the backyard with my young children and VERY much enjoy the whiffs of rose that drift up to my nose over the breeze.

There are definitely similarities between this little gem and the regular Black XS and while I adore both, this version lasts longer on me and is perfect for spring and summer while the former works much nicer in cold weather. I adore the beautifully done rose combined with a dash of black pepper and cashmere wood.

Slip on a sundress, a pair of shades and spritz on a little Black XS L'Exces and enjoy a day by the pool. You can thank me later. ;)

HebaD'Opium

I've got a sample of this and man, I'm loving this!!
Never tried anything from the black XS line before except for the original way way way back (and didn't get it), and now this. I didn't see the ad and I won't, I've this rule of mine that whenever I come across a perfume ad, I'll just flip the channel, cause I don't like it when they represent perfumes in a specific manner or try to sell it to a specific crowd. I mean come on, I listen to metal and with the skull on this one and "L'Aphrodisiaque" they have been pushing it. I mean just because they present this perfume like that I'll think "OH MY GOD this is SO BADASS I've to get it" no, just no. Don't get me started on the name choices of some stuff too xD Anyway....This perfume is actually very unlike whatever the picture they were trying to send!! Sometimes, I question the sanity of the people making the ad, I mean, do you even smell the perfume you're going to produce an ad for? I don't want to point and blame cause I don't know how the process of advertising goes, do they need approval or what? Cause this definitely needs approval from various personnel so what the hell. Anyway, sorry for that, on with the perfume.

L'Exces , it makes me think of the beach, and how fun it will be to wear this while laying under the sun and listening to the waves crashing ashore. I also think it's perfect for a night out.
Nice silliage and lasts for a not too shabby 4 hrs.
This was a pleasant surprise, putting all the mumbo jumbo I said up there aside, I really mean it, this perfume is really really good.
At first spritz, I immediately had a sniff of oranges. I waited for it to settle a bit but -oranges- were definitely there. I smelt something familiar really familiar, I sensed vanilla in there but no, that was something else!! was it the jasmine? no. The rose? no. I gave up and checked out the notes and yes, there it is, the night blooming cereus!
I have 4 cacti in the balcony and whenever I see a flower growing between one of the spines I just can't wait for it to grow and bloom already! I swear their scent wafts through the apartment and damn, it's one of the prettiest sights to see and to witness it opening up....very majestic indeed.
This perfume really makes me feel comfortable. It's chic, fun and very sexy in its own way.
I keep straying from reviewing the perfume, sorry about that.
So, it opens up with the -on my skin- very citrusy neroli, night blooming cereus and vanilla. I also got the jasmine and rose but the night blooming cereus is really prominent on me, maybe because I'm familiar with their scent? anyway, I do get just a hint of black pepper, not sure if it's the cashmere's work but the dry down has this velvety, smooth feel to it along side the neroli and vanilla.
In my humble opinion, I think it would be great as a day scent, for me at least, it doesn't strike me as a night scent, I don't know.
Cereus flowers usually grow when spring comes knocking till early winter. However, some late bloomers make it and bloom in winter and those have the most beautiful scent. So I think, like cereus flowers this perfume will definitely be great for summer and winter.
I think I might get this one cause it doesn't smell like anything I have...except for the 4 cacti in the balcony :P

The most important thing is to wear whatever makes you feel great and comfortable, whenever and wherever you like. This is the aim of perfumes anyway, to make you feel great.

margarita.angelova

The most prominent for me are the jasmine and vanilla and then comes the rose.
This is very different for me compared to the original - it's romantic all season everyday type of perfume, on the heavier side. Tons of flowers, no drama at all.
I don't find it particularly interesting.

shell_bell

As a general rule, I do NOT do rosy scents. However, this is my one exception.

I got this bottle as a gift from hubby for Valentine's day but didn't realize til I received it that I'd asked for the wrong fragrance! I thought this was the chocolatey & coffee-scented regular Black XS. But no matter. This scent is fresh and beautiful and it makes me smile just to inhale my wrist every now and again while I'm wearing it.

Sadly, I don't get any of the black pepper that I so love in a perfume but I *do* get a nice hint of that cashmere wood and a bit of extra fresh sweetness perhaps from the neroli.

Since it's the dead of winter now I'm thinking I'll tuck this away til spring. It will go SO nicely with the fresh air and warm winds. :)

Now to get my hands on a bottle of the coveted regular Black XS!

Dclxvi

I tested this twice at the drugstore and adored it both times. It's a lovely, fresh scent with a hint of creaminess. Definitely thinking about getting it.

magrathea17

To me, the beginning evokes a funeral all in white - some impression of almost fruity sweet-smelling waxy flowers.
Later on, this vibe disappears completely and the neroli+vanilla+wood scent that I´m exposed to brings out the best in me, reminiscent of a best-friend´s hug - kind of emotion "whatever can happen will happen, but I´m here".

Not sexy/dark/daring to me; rather calm, serene. enabling you to stay unaffected by ups and downs - but still with a humorously morbid zoom-out a la Sheldon Cooper: "In 100 years, you'll both be dead and it won't matter." :D

Strange, smooth, consistent yet contradictory.
I´m in love.

lyciumchld

On me this is mainly cereus, vanilla, and pepper, with just a hint of the powderiness of rose. Projection is moderate. I'll need to give it a few wears, but my initial impression is of a modern day, synthetic, chic floral. Somewhat sweet, edgy, and a little bit dark, but wearable.

amywamywoo

I like this better than the original XS! It's sweet, fresh and a little spicy.
It's not musky/dry like XS, it's creamy, smooth and more floral.
The voted notes are spot on, it's dominated by the neroli and spicy pepper upon initial spray. Then the jasmine, deep vanilla and woods kick in.

It's a really pretty scent. I always get compliments with it.
Perfect for everyday wear.

kelly_xatz

This is the kind of parfum that you realize you liked when you finish the bottle!the monent you bye another one!sweet, dark, creamy!jasmine is the most recognizable. But not bitter.no words to express the warm wave it erases

jennibean

This smells a lot like Rihanna's Rebel de Fleur to me. From the initial note until the dry down it was very Rihanna-esque but it has a tiny bit more of a white floral note which makes it bit more crisp.

Two hours later though the scent has turned a bit masculine. Rihanna on the other hand gets more and more feminine with time.

It is a nice scent but one spritzer. Any more may get a bit harsh.

blueviolet

I cannot get along with this one, which is weird cos the notes are amazing in their own right. But no, headache and nausea in a bottle on my skin. Humid climate probably doesn't help. I shall keep my tester and try again in autumn.

labradorite

Although the notes are very different, L'Exces manages to be pretty similar to the original. It does smell different, but in the end it gives off the same vibe. If you know one, you recognise the other when you cross on the street. I own Exces, but quite honestly if I've had the chance to test L'Exces back when I was getting it, I'd have chosen this version. It's a lighter, easier to wear in the hotter part of the year, while being loyal to the XS line.

fiouu

I remember When i first smelt it I said rather awfully to the girl on the counter that this was Just Black XS on a prettier bottle. Well (i might get lots of hate but) it kinda does. I gave it another shot because I knew there was something I was missing. The cashmere wood smells soooooooooooooo good. I Just felt like i was inside a wooden box surrounded by flowers. Can't wait to get a bottle. The drydown is a cozy warm woody smell. So beautiful.
Regarding differences between the Og and this flanker, this is more of a linear and perhaps more "serious business" scent while Original Black XS now smells like tacky patacky to me.

Saneko

Black XS never disappointed me. These one is perfection, really sweet and spicy and an addiction. Is for summer or winter day and night and last forever. Paco Rabanne just made me cry with lady million but again I'm laughing. Super recommended for a girl with an attitude

FeFe2009

This is just a different version of Lady Million. Smells nice.

CozyCat

This is delicious, lively, charming, sexy, feminine and edgy. Black XS L'Exces is a lush, sweet floral oriental enriched with vanilla, tinged with juices of purple fruit, and sprinkled with a generous pinch of energizing pepper. What I love about it is that it's not heavy on the woods like many 'sexy' noir scents, it's fruity without being obnoxiously so, it has a freshness to it...and more importantly, it focuses more on the florals (roses and neroli) and vanilla while still exuding an edgy, fun vibe. It's extroverted and youthful in spirit for sure, but the florals in it make it feminine and sophisticated enough for the 30+ gals, and the 'fruity' aspect of it isn't too loud or blatant. A great choice for clubbing, parties, or nights out and about in the city. I didn't expect to reach for this as much as I do. I even found myself craving to wear it in the day-time too, and then realized that it's potent without being too dark or heavy, so it can also work as a 'day to night' sort of scent. Excellent longevity and sillage, one of the best in my wardrobe. Wearable almost all year round, and perfect for balmy summer evenings.

PS. This is one of those perfumes that works perfectly on smokers...I'm a non-smoker, but my pack-a-day smoking sis also loves this one and she wears it well.

pilarrl

I tried this on at Sephora after reading many great reviews. I tried it on and it dried down on me and smelled like a purple lollipop. Unfortunately, that is all I could smell.

Not for me, but on someone with the right chemistry, this will smell amazing.

Arlene-Beatrix

Very youthful and tempting fragrance, with soft neroli and deep, beautiful vanilla note, plus moderate pepper. Hard to say if it is more girly or feminine, I think - both. On my skin it develops superbly, it is sensual, charming, heavenly pleasant.
Moreover, I love its bottle idea. Rose and skull - how creative:)

Update: Yeah, it is great, but after few hours...

ruski-lady

I definitely agree with all the reviews which mention berries in this - grape/blackcurrant seems to be spot on. To me this a juicy, dark berry scent and the jasmine adds a hint of creaminess. I love it. It is long lasting and perfect for nighttime.

ZoeGirl

I ordered this by mistake. I thought I had ordered the original black xs as I really love that fragrance. So,I was surprised when this arrived instead of the original.


Being that it is another black xs, I thought I would love this one too so it did not matter that I had ordered the wrong thing. I was confident that I would really like this also but I was wrong.

It is very heavy to me and it kept making me sneeze. I have tried multiple times to like this but I just can't. Although I do think the bottle is pretty, it just isn't for me.

Musky4

Being a big fan of the original Black XS, I eagerly tried L'Exces, but was sadly disappointed. L'Exces is heavier than the original, but lacks the 'character' and contrasts that made the original so interesting. The notes that I really loved in Black XS, the cranberries and cocoa, are missing from L'Exces. When I smell L'Exces it reminds me very much of The Body Shop's Neroli Jasmine. A nice fragrance but not a patch on Black XS in my opinion.

Toom_Snoopy

I don't find the similarities between this one and the original Black XS. This one lacks cranberry fruity note, more woody and floral than the original. However, they're both rich deep sweet yet fresh. Love both for winter.

bleujean2

At first I smelled (smelt is a kind of fish!) berries, then it turned very sexy. I need to try it a few more times before I commit to a full bottle.

beccamm

I thought I'd gone off sweet fragrances but this one I really like and its perfect for Autumn/Winter.

lady_D

I really really love the original version of Black XS. This does have some trail of it, and you could tell that they are from the same family, however, they have some very different characteristics as well.
Black XS L`exces seems to be more heavy, but also with more freshness to it. To me the most prominent notes are rose and pepper at the beginning, and vanilla that comes out at the really beautiful drydown. Even though, in my opinion, it is best suited for a night out or when going to a date to a restaurant, I also wear it in the daytime, as it represents my perfect day that starts of with an energy boost, then continues with a productive, energetic and confident afternoon, until I can finally light up a sweet vanilla candle and cuddle with my loved ones who will still compliment on how good I smell after the long day. It is indeed a sexy perfume, as the commercial suggests, yet also deep, grown-up, and welcoming. Great for autumn, winter, and summer evenings.

ms.f

I tried to like this perfume, I know it's good but it just doesn't work with me, on me it smells kinda like grape flavored candy mixed with spices, synthetic, harsh and just not my type.

KATERINA LABROPOULOU

Amazing dark and sweet perfume. It is very very long lasting and is the best of Paco's. I even tried during summer and I have collected many compliments. The bottle is lovely too. It surely rocks!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Lavallectra

I had high expectations for L'Exces because I love the original Black XS... I will say I prefer the original but this one is great too. Straight away I could smell berries like cherry and cranberry (but they're not listed here?), it smells a lot like the original but without the cacao note... and also it's much heavier on the florals. It's sweet, sexy, dark and very long lasting, I sprayed it one afternoon and could still smell it the next morning :)

joan100

This is more mature and slightly more animalic than the original. Maybe Im not ready for it yet. I prefer the original to say the least.

Sanny

This fragrance is lovely, it's sweet yet fresh and last long too.

iulys

Believe it or not, this reminds me much of L'air du Temps. From time to time, I get the same powdery - creamy - soapy smell without being updated, without that vintage feeling and in a modern way. Sensual, sexy, very well blended and balanced.

djuzz.becuzz

First blast is sweet vanilla & orangeblossom, mmmmmmmmm... very nice!!
It only takes seconds before the pepper kicks in... it's fresh spicy, but it gives me an 'earthy' feel.
It's nice, but I think I would have liked it better without the pepper note.

Susan_b

There is something these fragrances. They are scene stealers in a good way. I smell the original but at first it seemed a younger scent but the dry down is so mature. I never had a powdery scent being fierce enough for the club night. I like this one.

mihaela01

Yes yes yes...it s gorgeous,at least in my opinion,like it much more than the original,it gives me the same feeling like Gucci Rush,not that they are similar but they have the same vibe.Very seductive....

Lisa290872

Previous review sums this up beautifully! This is the most gorgeous and sexy fragrance I have smelt in a long time and even though previous reviews say that this is for young people, I am a woman in her 40's and I absolutely adore it. The best blind buy I have made and it is my favourite at the moment. For young vanilla you choose Vera Wang Princess, for a little more mature vanilla you pick this and for the most grown up vanilla the original Poison by Christian Dior. Well done Paco Rabanne. Simply gorgeous!

vanillary29

This smells gorgeous! I adore the original Black XS, and this is a more mature take on it. This one is heavier on the floral notes, minus the chocolatey notes and smells quite fresh despite of being a 'dark' scent. Even though the marketing suggests otherwise, I feel that this smells more refined and groomed than the original. Good stuff!

cecyben

"Black XS L'Excès" is one of the best perfumes of Paco Rabanne by far ... It is wonderful,delightful,luscious. I love strong and sexy perfumes and this is one of them. A very warm and beautiful fragrance with excellent longevity and sillage. Very good job Emilie Coppermann ... my congratulations !!!

Asmaa youssef

Love Love Love Love, it's sexy sweet scent but not too sweet ,with hint of flowers, Great for autumn/winter/Spring.
Better than the original Black XS, Good job Emilie Coppermann &congratulation "Paco Rabanne" it is a unique scent with excellent longevity and sillage.

SherrryFreddy

Love at first smell..sexy and had some compliments. wanna buy it this week..

evacecilias

Powerful Powdery Perfection - Paco !
Looking at notes its hard though, to tell from where that sexy sensation comes from .Must be the lovely pepper at start seeking the large doze of woods at dry down , creating this beautiful creature of a perfume.
It reminds me... of other powdery , woody scents as Rodrigues l'essence and flankers. Also Eccentric molecules eccentric came to my mind but this is stronger more dimensional and longerlasting .

A must get !

Germany

I just bought this. Then ran back to the store to get a second bottle !!!! To die. I think it's my favourite perfume now. I smell sweet Cherries I know there not listed but some red sweet berry must be in the top. Then vanilla in the base OMG I can't describe how much I am in love with this. Now the bottle isn't that bad to me anymore the older one was worse that's for sure. Best buy ever.

RoRoSe

Black XS L'Exces Paco Rabanne ..

A review from the bottom of my heart (no description for notes here)

A review, This is the way to express how I love this beauty.

It's just me, playful, loud, fun, young, crazy & careless .. when I wear this magical syrup and enter a place it's like saying (I am here attention please! all the eyes on me) I love it's enormous sillage & unique lasting power ..

This scent is memories, love, craziness, passion & more in a bottle

Yesterday I wore this in a date on the sea side, I got complimented twice (oh you smell so good!) then I received a message after going home (OMG I still can smell your scent sticking on me I missed you) isn't this gorgeous?!

I am so in love with my signature I love this creation & I am going to buy my 3rd bottle today ..

Can't wait for the new Paco Rabanne scent(Victory)which will be launched in 2014.

Mon Amour black XS l'exces !

gulsen

It is one of my favorite winter perfumes. It is not too strong, not too sweet. Lasts for a very long time. Get lots of compiments from my students...

missk

Black XS L'Exces for Her is a little similar to the original Black XS, however there are some qualities that make this flanker more appealing to my nose.

I find this fragrance to be less sweet, and in some ways, a touch more masculine. I've always admired the Black XS packaging and its edgy, 'rocker chick' advertising campaign. I'm absolutely digging the strong hit of pepper in Black XS L'Exces for Her. It's unique and daring on the skin.

Neroli is usually a note that features in my Summer perfumes, so I'm not accustomed to smelling it in such a strong, wintry fragrance such as this one. It actually works quite well alongside the cranberry, rose and pepper. Black XS L'Exces for Her is tart yet sweet at the same time.

I'm not a 'rock chick' by any means, nor am I a goth or an emo. If anything, I would describe myself as elegant and reserved. Forget Black XS L'Exces' marketing campaign, and forget Iggy Pop. Anyone can wear this fragrance. For me personally, it's one of those smoulderingly sexy scents. I would pair it with some black pumps or a tight red dress.

The original Black XS for Her is a fruity gourmand, whereas Black XS L'Exces for Her is a more toned-down version with less sugary fruits. That's not to say that it has weaker longevity and projection, quite the contrary. Black XS L'Exces is just as potent as its predecessor.

NG

I liked the bottle and i bought it blind and i thought i'll love the smell, as lots said it's much better from the original one but it's still heavy, black pepper and woods are more than vanilla and jasmine...it's not too bad but i wont keep it for me...they said it's kind of fruity perfume but in a wired composition!

cherry_lips

On blotter I smell a mix of vanilla and jasmine, very intense, warm and not too sweet. I find it sexy, but in a mature way, and definately suitable for the night. Will see what the skin test shows :)

selinu

Much much much much better than the original

hajniszabo

one of the most beautiful perfumes and probably the most horrible advertising one could ever imagine for it...

barbaradiasdesigner8

The best !! Very sexy !!

DiBonD

If the original Black XS is some goth rock, this is punk rock. Lighter but with the same level of cool. It's better worn in winter but it also suits windy spring or autumn.

darkangel666

i tried this on my wrist at my local boots i didn't like the smell at first, got home from shopping and i could smell this wonderful smell! it went on my coat and i can tell you after nearly a week i could still smell the smell, wow love it and love the skull on the bottle

stella by starlight

i liked the original, but this one is a fruity chemical sweet syrup. not for me.

Athanasia2702

Sexy teenage scent!

white.widow

I really loved this one on a strip of paper; it smelled fresh, warm and sexy. However, on me it was unbearably sweet and induced a strong need to wash it off. After 2 hours it became something pleasurable, a scent that I would like to wear, but it also became very faint and after another hour gone. Obviously, I won't buy something that annoys me for 2 hours and then is OK for such a short time. Still in search of my signature.

teilani

By the notes this should be a particular hit for me, however after enjoying the early dry down, am afraid it became unremarkable quickly and the longevity was weak. This is one I will leave to others to enjoy.

G00D_Girl

After the opening this smells like fresh fish IMO... On a positive note it does not smell like rotten fish, as if that is any consolation.

Clearly not a fan...

lat

To keep this review short - I sort of liked the original but cacao does not agree with me big time. Neroli, on the other hand, does and I like this one A LOT. I also think it's more dramatic and classy, because it's simply on the bitter and not on the sweet side. Cacao is such a weird note, that it resembles overripe bananas to me making the fragrance sickly. I'm happy this one is kept vibrant and mouthwatering without the foody effect.

Rose and neroli with spicy pepper and sweet jasmine with vanilla. Very nice.

genny17

I like it better than the original, it is more subtle, projects less obviously,, it is more rounded, more feminine. Too bad the bottle suggests street lifestyle, otherwise the bad girl image doesn't reflect in this well put together scent. More complex than the original, more classy also. I don't love it, yet I like to wear it. It is softly sensuous without being trashy, but that Iggy Pop is a misrepresentation of the scent.yuckkkkk

chaosist

ahh if only they added something like leather in the base for the ultimate black-ness.. it would give more of a playing-femme-fatale mood :)
Great scent overall, I love the pepper+neroli - very bold and sexy :) not detecting any berries or fruits in it, and that's a good thing for me
and I'm definitely having it soon even though in the drydown L'Exces is almost identical to the original BXS which I still have in almost full bottle

nafanjaf

A deep and terribly heavy rose!It chokes me!When I tried the scent for the first time it was playful, iridescent!...And now ..a huge grumpy rose!((Im very disappointed...The old one is much better for me!

prudenceliquorice

In short:

GRAPE GRAPE GRAPE for 30 seconds

Then freshly cut grass for ten minutes

Then very muted grape for an hour or so. I wish the opening crazy grapeness would last, but alas, on me it doesn't :(

Niunia

Longer lasting than the oryginal, and more feminin. I like it, but I like Black XS too...can't say it's better or not, they are very simmilar afterall. Combination of sweet and dark.

małgorzata.kupiec

I smell mostly vanilla, strawberries, pink bubble gum and a tiny amount of black pepper. No white flowers, thank God ! Lovely scent, hovever I prefer the orginal version.

It has something similiar to Calvin Klein's Euphoria in it.

azuriiita

Neroli, Jasmine and Vanilla are the very first protagonist of this fragrance. After a while the rose and woody notes appear. The pepper fades away very quickly to my nose.

Sensuous, involving and feminine, no have much comparison -in my opinion- with the dark rocker presentation or the preceding Black XS. Its suitable for afternoon and evenings.

Personally, I prefer the original.. Its better at all :)

Amalmarri

Feminine soft not too sweet I like it

aniasu8

After smelling this perfum I realised that it is cashmere that I don't like, I was very disappointed, I thought the perfume will be gorgeous, the smell of cashmere destroyed everything!

tommy_girl

at the first sniff it smells like Coca Cola!it's better than original Black XS and I liked the first notes,but then it becomes too soapy for my taste.it smells like clothes washing powder,which is not what I'd like to smell like and I won't pay much money to smell like it!
definitely the best thing about this perfume is the vanilla note.it gives it the balance and makes it gourmand.no fruit here?I'm so surprised,because I thought I smell something fruity as well.
what is so sexy in this perfume?!it's nothing more than a soapy vanilla fragrance.

Nadia Beatriz

I am in love for this <3 It´s so sexy,it has a huge sillage and longetivity,so warm,good for autumm,and winter,I find it very very simmilar to alien EDP from thierry mugler(in my skin),wich I also love..Very dark and mysterious .. Definelly a much better version of the black xs itself..

Aspendina

at first i hated this, it smelt like cheap waxy crayons, those ones they give away free to kids at resturants. But I thought that maybe I will give it another chance, I have use it a few times today and I think now i am kinda getting used to that smell and its turning to a kinda of grape smell and i am actually starting to love this, I think I will reach for this a good bit.

ralucucky

Sexy perfume. Sweet, but not too sweet. Great for autumn/winter. Better than the original Black XS.

bettybooplennon

Powdery vanillistic grapes...tried edp on paper, will edit when in the skin...

Edit:
okay, i can't think this is a sexy fragrance, but playful and optimistic, a mix between hypnotic poison and betsey johnson perfumes...not very special but still interesting, 5 to 6 hrs in the skin, i can defenly feel the gothic rock and roll:p , something like wearing Tsumori Chisato funky dress with dr. martens boots and Anna Sui accesories :D

orchid_84

I was very surprised by this one. I love the original Black XS, and was looking forward to testing out a more intense version. For me Black XS L'Exces is pretty much a neroli soliflore. I smell neroli, neroli, neroli...and just a tiny hint of the pepper. It doesn't come across as spicy though, because the trace of pepper is mixed in with so much soft, creamy neroli that it's more of a slight zesty undertone than anything else.

The overall impression I get from this as it wears on my skin is of a smooth, decent-quality neroli soap. For me, the bottle and name are far away from reflecting how this smells. There is nothing "black" or "l'exces" about this at all. This is a light floral fragrance.

I have to admit I was a little disappointed, as I wasn't really looking for a soft neroli fragrance. The original is much deeper and woodier...it starts off a little sweeter than this one, but as it wears the patchouli and massoia wood add a nice masculine contrast. Without question, the original remains the more sophisticated, multi-faceted, and darker of the two.

I'm also very surprised by the comparisons to the original, as I found absolutely no similarities between the two. If I had sniffed this blindly, there is no way I would have known it was a flanker in the Black XS line.

Aquatica

I think that this perfume represents by the best way the rock femininity. I consider this as my next purchase :)

P.S. To me, it seems that there is chili pepper in the composition instead of pepper.

susieqrj

Somehow similar to original Black XS but this one is less sweet and more woody.

TheDentist

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twillocks

I love this. Does it smell like the original, "really". I have not had a chance to try the original.

I found a large bottle in UK !!!!! can't wait to get it.

barbaradiasdesigner8

The best !! Sexy ,sexy !

Radchick

I like this better than the original Black XS. This one is less sugary and less fruity. Its still sweet, but more of a powdery sweet. This is deep, rich, and sexy. I think there may be a few notes missing. I detect some plum and other fruity accords.

barbaradiasdesigner8

The best !! I love .

hiraeth

Oh,my God, I love it, it smells heavenly on me, reminding me of Nina Ricci L'Elixir - it smells like a rich praline with a hint of pepper... And it lasts long, has a really decent sillage...

barbaradiasdesigner8

The best !!!

barbaradiasdesigner8

Sensual scent of optimal fixation, lasting several hours on my skin.
I liked this here that Pefume EDT Black XS. This is more explosive, strong, vibrant and enigmatic.
I'm in love with this perfume is a luxury !!!

barbaradiasdesigner8

The best !!!!Sexy ...sexy...sexy !!

niiemerich

Tried this on my skin yesterday. I wanted to love this because of the cute skull and the Iggy Pop ad, but I couldn't.

Headache indulting, synthetic grape smell, terrible. But the smell it left on my clothes is ok.

barbaradiasdesigner8

Eu amo esse perfume ,sexy e vibrante .È o meu preferido agora ,muito bom!!! Fixação ótima !! Chic e intrigante .È ideal para as pessoas enigmáticas.Me lembra uma bebida ou drink afodisíaco ,e também ao perfume Hypinotic Poison da Dior ,mas só que numa versão melhor .Adorei !!!

Batey2008

SUDECTIVE...ALLURING....SEXY....MUSKY ROSE.....MUST HAVE Fragance!

Wonderful fragrance! I never had anything like it before! It's a parfume I can smell all day! Literally! I don't know why but I CAN smell it on myself all day. Usually you get used to the scent and can't smell it anymore!

It is addictive! My husband loves it and I get compliments all day when I wear it! My new favourite perfume! LOVE IT!

RoRoSe

I will talk first about my relationship with the Original Black XS : I tried so hard to love it till the level of buying it, but it ended by just liking it without thinking of buying because of its weak lasting power & sillage on me ..

I was so happy when they released this version (Black XS L'Exces) and I expected a modern masterpiece and it is :)

I tried it 2 times before buying it because I was so afraid from its quality, but fortunately this version is more valuable and much characterized than the original at least for me.

This is a drinkable juice, Lighter and fresher opening than the Original one, then it keeps the same tone for hours before falling into the surprising sweetness at the heart which appears at end with a HUGE sillage & strong lasting power on the skin.

This makes me feel that the teenager who was wearing the original has been grown up and entered a new stage of her life, so she needs to throw her school's bag which contain the original Black XS and put the new Black XS in her purse.

The soul of this perfume is YOUNG ENERGETIC & SEXY.
Deserves to be listed in my top 10 list.

I recommend this for women between 20 to 28 years (and it depends on the woman herself, the age of her ''soul'' actually), perfect for night use, ideal for clubbing.

The whole idea of the advertisement, the bottle, and the skull can tell that Black XS still (Naughty) ;)

I loved it ! <3


****************EDIT********************

After finishing the bottle, This has been my SIGNATURE scent now..
Lots of compliments, This liquid brings glamorous, happiness, energetic and SWEET 'N SUPER SEXY feelings..

♥ ❤ ❥ BIG LOVE TO BLACK XS L'EXCES ♥ ❤ ❥

I am going to buy my new bottle soon !!

VANEKSK

huele demasiado a uva

saguna

Definitelly much better than Black XS for me. I feel there blackberries and plum, however after 2 hours it smells exactly like original Black XS. The bottle is beautiful and I'm going to ask my hubby to buy it for me for my b-day.
I love Paco Rabanne especially for men fragrances ( discounted Energy ) but I found this one very exciting :)

pablOSO

I didn't know that Jennifer Aniston is a face of these perfume ;)



ROFL



its iggy pop

beatrix75

omg its soooo good this fragrance!!!

DarkClarissa

I was so excited to get hold of my new bottle of Black XS L'exces! I was a little disappointed when I opened it and there was no silver skull attached...but I think its because I only got the 30ml bottle.

I used to have Black XS and loved it for a long time, but eventually I got fed up with it and found it too sweet. When I first sprayed l'exces I thought it was just going to be a stronger version of XS and I was feeling a little cheated... :( But then I waited and boy did this little beauty change into something hypnotic!

Yes, it has the fruity sweetness (although no fruit in the notes), but as it drys down it becomes an unctuous heavy floral, the sweetness tempered with the pepper and cedar. Oh it is heaven! It really is "black" an dark feeling, very gothic and seductive! I am in heaven with this one! The neroli and vanilla are fabulous as they temper the rose and stops it getting powdery. It stays smooth and thick.

I am in love!

Clefairy

I am torn as to what I think of Black XS L'Exces. The dry down on my clothing smells absolutely divine, but on my skin it just doesn't seem to move past the initial peppery top notes before disappearing altogether. Sometimes I think it smells like cigarette smoke, the pepper is so strong.

I wish it smelt on my skin as it does on my clothing. I absolutely love this scent when it's on my clothing. Such a shame it doesn't smell the same on my skin.

girlsworld

Cranberry sweetness and fruitiness, I'm on the edge of darkness when I smell this one ! Death by cranberry ...

Tubykap20

I find this more sensual and elegant than the original one,but with the same longevity. Black XS is very sharp and sweet while L'Exces is less sickening!

***Black XS - memories of me wearing it in hot summer nights,on highheels,SINGLE,partying with my girls!!!

***L'Exces - will buy and wear in this year's hot summer nights,on highheels,MARRIED,partying with friends!!!

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LEZ 7

Just ordered it,so hope all the reviews except for one are right. I like paco rabanne perfumes anyway.

LaPetite

Well , i really disliked the TV ad and it's so called rock'n roll spirit , so , stupidly I wasn't expecting anything from the scent .
I saw it on the shop's shelf today , and was like ok ... let's test it ... And it's quite good indeed !!! I just liked the original Black XS for her , and this one is a lot better in my opinion.
It is indeed sweet, but not girly ; It's wild ( i guess it's the pepper , and for once NOT pink pepper which i'm tired of)! Worth trying, definitely !
Better on cold days !

lanymara

A very nice and surprisingly light perfume. The pepper wakes you up, followed by a soft rosy scent. Light vanilla and soft wood linger on your skin for quite a while. A really nice perfume, perfect for people who think that the original Black XS is to heavy.

rapunzel23

One of the worst scents ever! I don`t know why, but it makes me sick. Maybe it`s the cereus? I like all the other notes...

fati

I have it exclusively and like it, it's more gorgeous than the original, it smells to good, and makes me happy without any reason. it's will be my farourite winter perfume.

 
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