Black XS (2018)
The 2018 reformulation opens with a bright sage-and-lemon greeting that quickly gives way to the fragrance's true character: a warm cinnamon-praline core that dominates the middle development.
The scent fingerprint
Weighted by intensity across 11 accords.
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- Patchouli55
- Fresh50
- Aromatic50
- Warm Spicy
The note pyramid
- Sage
- Lemon
- Cinnamon
- Praline
- Patchouli
By the editors · 2 min readThe 2018 reformulation opens with a bright sage-and-lemon greeting that quickly gives way to the fragrance's true character: a warm cinnamon-praline core that dominates the middle development. The sweetness here is pronounced, almost gourmand, with cinnamon providing just enough spice to keep the praline from feeling purely confectionery.
As it settles, patchouli emerges to anchor the composition with earthy depth, though the sweet elements remain persistent throughout the wear. The overall effect splits the difference between casual sweetness and a darker, more aromatic foundation—never quite committing fully to either direction.
This feels designed for evening wear in cooler weather, appealing to those who appreciate overtly sweet fragrances but want something with more presence than a purely dessert-like scent. The contrast between herbal opening and sweet development makes for an accessible, uncomplicated wear.
Scent twins
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