XS (for men)

Malegria

I don`t know what is wrong with me. It has the notes I mostly like in men cologne and yet I don`t like it. I think it`s just too much of everything... what was supposed to symbolize passion, turned out to be a symbol of arrogance for me! I just can`t take this fragrance seriously. Though I could probably forgive someone very young for wearing it.
It is unmistakeably the signature of the 90s, but with an attitude of the 80s...

ScottyVizz

Mmmmm..mint, citrus and spice! When first applied, it's almost like a breath of fresh air (and I'm not implying that you should breathe it in :D). I love the mint the most, mostly because it's not that mint gum type mint, but like walking through a trail of mint leaves. I heard it's also pretty much a copy of Creed's Himalaya, so don't bother spending $100+ on that when you can this for $30! ...Oh yeah, the bottle's awesome and the atomizer's powerful :p

sky76sky

A little bottle fell out of my cupboard today so I decided to test it again. Fresh & herby - all the reviews so far have it bang on. It may not seem classy but it has a clean soapyness that blends well with the spices & herbs & creates a worthy fragrance for any man's scent wardrobe. In fact, it has just enough vanilla to encourage me to wear it, too ... the woodiness is very appealing.

Inselaffe

Purchasing this was a rather uncomfortable experience. I was at the front of quite a queue, and when I asked for XS from the shelf, I half expected it to be given to me in a brown paper bag. I am not normally prone to purchasing fragrances on the cheap side, but I felt it was worth revisiting an old friend. The opening is a big bergamot hello, and I wanted to look in the box for the droopy moustache,medallion and Barry White CD that would so perfectly accompany this big "Ta-da". Thankfully, the middle notes took control of this chaotic opening, and the effect is quite glorious. For me,the sense of Juniper is the key to this fragrance, it has the strength and the character to define this. I have had no hesitation in adding this to my wardrobe.It may be cheap, but it certainly comes with a wonderful personality. Longevity is not great, but I have the After Shave version, so it is bound to be a little on the weak side.

countbernadotte

Though has not received the same acclaim of its older brother Paco rabanne Pour Homme, XS is one of those men’s cologne that you should always have for the summer. It is light, fresh and sophisticatedly simple.

In considering XS, you should be familiar with and do like both Acqua Di Gio and Cartier Pour Homme. Also the newly introduced in 2008 Versace Pour homme. Somehow, Paco has all of them in one. It is somewhat stronger than all of those 3 fine fragrances and offers longer longevity, wearability, and ever so greater sillage. (English miss-spelling: Silage.)

This is one of those aquatic fragrances which are a bit light, mintish, refreshing and imparts a discernible note of “ watermelonishness. “

Paco has always been successful in offering fragrances which have had a very broad sense of appeal across the highly competitive market of sophisticated taste, and the XS will not fall short of being counted as one in this category.

So, if you have not tried Armani’s Aqua Di Gio or Versace Pour Homme, and you are looking for a great fragrance for day wear, or for summer time, this would not be less than excellent a choice.

Eros

Slightly "greeny", slightly above modern "average" cologne.
Nearest analogue is Cartier "Declaration" which is more "expensive" and "classy".
The bottle is just great! Why is every man's perfume in the universe not in this type of beauty packaging? Why only Armani "Attitude" and Dunhill?

Archaic

Feels like being surrounded by wild flowers on the Alps. Cool minty air surrounds you for the first hour. A manly fresh floral. Longevity is very good. Sillage is above average. 2 thumbs up from me. Good for office/formal occasion.

acc

I really like the tarragon and bourbon geranium. These two notes make the fragrance unique for me.

It starts extremely strong and somewhat sharp but then it is like a tamed tiger. It does not stay close to the skin, just makes its presence known.

Lolly007

Dieser Duft ist nicht nur für Männer. Auch für mich selbt fand ich ihn sehr gut, wegen seiner Frische.

This smell is not only for men. Also for me selbt I found it very good, because of its freshness.

ticalau

well what can i say... the fragrance it's ok... it's hot and warm and not so sweet! I like the top notes very mutch, and i like that it's a powerful one!I like it but it's just a fragrance i won't buy it again... And i do like the bottle 2 ;)

knightz

I like XS pH. The only other Paco Rabanne cologne I have ever tried is the original PR pH, and it's been years since I smelled it. When I took a whiff of XS I immediately remembered what PR pH smelled like because there is an accord from the original in XS. They are different scents, and from what I can remember about the original, I like XS a little better. They took some of the heart and base of the original and then completely reinvented a new scent around it, with especially long-lasting spicy-minty-citrus top notes. It's different, but unmistakably Paco Rabanne.

The longevity is very good if including the base, as even the dry down has some strong sillage. I put this on fresh out of the shower, just 1 or 2 sprays max. It's a strong, sensuous, and sweet musk-amber base, and too much could get cloying. I wear XS for daytime dress or dressed-up casual, unlike the original which is a more formal scent to me.