Black XS L'Excès for Him
Perfumer: Fabrice Pellegrin
126 ratings
From your scent profile
Rabanne Black XS L'Excès for Him is a men's fragrance that sets a fresh, citrusy opening against a sweet, woody, lightly spiced side; it leans towards evenings and nights out, and it has been discontinued.
Skunky's take: The votes point to evening; dressed for a nice dinner.
How does it perform?
From 108 community ratings, all out of 10.
Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.
People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.
Looks good without trying too hard.
Most people feel it is worth the price.
Blind buy risk
73% of votes are positive, the rest are more reserved.
Notes
They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.
Heart notesfirst few hours
Accords
From most dominant to most subtle.
- Fresh
- Citrus
- Floral
- Fruity
- Sweet
- Synthetic
- Gourmand
- Spicy
What does Black XS L'Excès for Him smell like?
Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and fall, with winter and summer trailing behind. Evening and night out lead the occasions, with leisure not far off. Voters mostly call its character masculine and modern.
Lemon and lavender give it a bright start. In the heart, nagarmotha and ozone add a clean, slightly synthetic feel. The base settles on woods and patchouli, and the sweet, gourmand accords soften that woody floor. Gucci Guilty Intense pour Homme and Riggs Cullinan have a close profile.
How it changes through the day
First minutes
- Lemon
- Lavender
First hours
- Nagarmotha
- Ozone
Towards evening
- Woods
- Patchouli
When to wear it?
Seasons and occasions, by user votes.
- 29%Autumn
- 29%Spring
- 23%Winter
- 19%Summer
- Nighttime26%
- Evening26%
- Casual22%
- Daytime12%
- Office12%
Least picked for the office.
Smells like this
The closest scents by notes and accords.
52% matchGuilty Intense pour Homme
Gucci · 2011
49% matchMustang
Aramis · 2007
49% match#607 Lavender Tea
CB I Hate Perfume · 2006
48% matchCarbon (Eau de Parfum)
Ajmal · 2008
48% matchCullinan
Riggs · 2025
48% matchHatkora Wood
Ajmal · 2014
47% matchBlack Muscs
Alexandre.J · 2012
45% matchDate for Men
Fragrance One · 2019
Dupes
- Bargello 607
Several independent sources
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Last updated: October 26, 2026












