Prices are collected from third-party retailers and updated periodically. Always verify the price on the retailer's site before purchasing. We may earn a commission on purchases made through our links.

What does Pure XS smell like?

Pure XS opens with a burst of grapefruit, bergamot, and ginger that reads as bright and sharp — a brief moment of freshness before the fragrance makes its real intentions clear. There's also a green a...

Details

House: Rabanne
Concentration: Eau De Cologne
Gender: masculine
Year: 2017
Longevity: 7.3 / 10
Sillage: 7.0 / 10
Scent Profile: Sweet, Synthetic, Spicy, Fresh, Gourmand
Best Seasons: Fall, Winter
Best Occasions: Night Out, Evening
Perfumer: Caroline Dumur, Anne Flipo, Bruno Jovanovic, IFF (International Flavors & Fragrances)

Community Insights

Based on 77 discussions

YouTubeRedditFragrantica

Opinions split sharply between people who love the sweetness and synthetic boldness and those who find it too cloying or artificial — it's genuinely polarizing, not just mildly divisive.
Performance gets mixed reviews: many report strong projection and all-day longevity, while others find it fades faster than expected, making application technique matter more here than with some comparable fragrances.
It's frequently brought up in discussions about cheap designer fragrances that punch above their price point — most enthusiasts agree the value proposition is strong when bought at discounted prices rather than full retail.
The fragrance community broadly agrees this belongs to fall and winter evenings — nights out, dates, or parties — and that wearing it in warm weather or the office is likely a mistake.
D&G The One comes up regularly as a comparison point, with the general take being that Pure XS is sweeter, spicier, and more synthetic, while The One is smoother and more classic — different lanes, but addressing a similar mood.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Pure XS too sweet to wear in public?+

Depends entirely on context. For evenings out in cooler weather, the sweetness works in its favor — it's noticeable and tends to draw compliments. For daytime, office settings, or warm weather, it reads as heavy and can become overwhelming. One or two sprays max is the general wisdom for avoiding oversaturation.

How does Pure XS compare to D&G The One?+

They share a warm, sweet-spicy vanilla DNA, and the comparison comes up often. The One is generally considered smoother and more polished. Pure XS is sweeter, spicier, and carries a more pronounced synthetic and boozy character. If The One feels too safe or understated, Pure XS takes things further — if you find The One already sweet enough, Pure XS will likely be too much.

What's the difference between Pure XS and Pure XS Night?+

Pure XS Night is the richer, more luxurious flanker, typically described as deeper and more complex with better longevity. The original Pure XS is lighter by comparison — still firmly a bold sweet fragrance, but with a brighter opening and a slightly more synthetic character.

Is Pure XS appropriate for a first date or a night out?

Appears in Collections

Date Night Fragrances1836 Evening Fragrances2333 Eau de Cologne Fragrances355 Masculine Fragrances1670 2010s Fragrances3361 Fragrances Starting With P354

Similar Fragrances

Rabanne

Pure XS Night

Rabanne

XS pour Homme

Eau De Toilette

Rabanne

Black XS

Eau De Toilette

Rabanne

Phantom Intense

Rabanne

Ultrared Man

Rabanne

Phantom

Eau De Cologne

Rabanne

Invictus Intense

Rabanne

1 Million Royal

Eau De Cologne

Accords

Notes

TopGinger//Green Accord//Thyme//Grapefruit//Bergamot

HeartVanilla//Liqueur//Cinnamon//Leather//Musk//Apple

BaseMyrrh//Sugar//Cedar//Cashmeran//Patchouli

Also available as:Parfum·What’s the difference?

What does Pure XS smell like?

Pure XS opens with a burst of grapefruit, bergamot, and ginger that reads as bright and sharp — a brief moment of freshness before the fragrance makes its real intentions clear. There's also a green a...

Details

House: Rabanne
Concentration: Eau De Cologne
Gender: masculine
Year: 2017
Longevity: 7.3 / 10
Sillage: 7.0 / 10
Scent Profile: Sweet, Synthetic, Spicy, Fresh, Gourmand
Best Seasons: Fall, Winter
Best Occasions: Night Out, Evening
Perfumer: Caroline Dumur, Anne Flipo, Bruno Jovanovic, IFF (International Flavors & Fragrances)

Community Insights

Based on 77 discussions

YouTubeRedditFragrantica

Opinions split sharply between people who love the sweetness and synthetic boldness and those who find it too cloying or artificial — it's genuinely polarizing, not just mildly divisive.
Performance gets mixed reviews: many report strong projection and all-day longevity, while others find it fades faster than expected, making application technique matter more here than with some comparable fragrances.
It's frequently brought up in discussions about cheap designer fragrances that punch above their price point — most enthusiasts agree the value proposition is strong when bought at discounted prices rather than full retail.
The fragrance community broadly agrees this belongs to fall and winter evenings — nights out, dates, or parties — and that wearing it in warm weather or the office is likely a mistake.
D&G The One comes up regularly as a comparison point, with the general take being that Pure XS is sweeter, spicier, and more synthetic, while The One is smoother and more classic — different lanes, but addressing a similar mood.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Pure XS too sweet to wear in public?+

Depends entirely on context. For evenings out in cooler weather, the sweetness works in its favor — it's noticeable and tends to draw compliments. For daytime, office settings, or warm weather, it reads as heavy and can become overwhelming. One or two sprays max is the general wisdom for avoiding oversaturation.

How does Pure XS compare to D&G The One?+

They share a warm, sweet-spicy vanilla DNA, and the comparison comes up often. The One is generally considered smoother and more polished. Pure XS is sweeter, spicier, and carries a more pronounced synthetic and boozy character. If The One feels too safe or understated, Pure XS takes things further — if you find The One already sweet enough, Pure XS will likely be too much.

What's the difference between Pure XS and Pure XS Night?+

Pure XS Night is the richer, more luxurious flanker, typically described as deeper and more complex with better longevity. The original Pure XS is lighter by comparison — still firmly a bold sweet fragrance, but with a brighter opening and a slightly more synthetic character.

Is Pure XS appropriate for a first date or a night out?

+

It's one of the more frequently recommended fragrances for exactly that context. The boozy, warm sweetness tends to work well in social settings where you want to make an impression. Night Out and Evening are by far its most voted occasions in the community. Just don't overspray.

Does Pure XS work for women or is it strictly a men's fragrance?+

It's marketed for men and the leather-spice structure leans that way, but the heavy vanilla and sweet gourmand elements are shared territory. Plenty of women wear sweet, spicy fragrances without issue — if the profile appeals, the gender label isn't a barrier.

Is the performance reliable enough to justify buying it?+

Community opinions vary more here than on the scent itself. Many find longevity strong and projection noticeable — good enough for a full evening. Others report faster fade, especially on dry skin. At the prices it typically sells for on discounters, the risk is low even if performance turns out to be average, and the value-to-price ratio is generally viewed favorably.

No tracked prices yet

We are not tracking a current retailer offer for this fragrance yet.

View price details

No tracked prices yet

We are not tracking a current retailer offer for this fragrance yet.

View price details

Where to buy Pure XS

100ml

Checked Jul 6

PerfumaniaOut of stock

$74.95Check

Amazon

Price not trackedBuy

No price tracked yet. Join the list and we'll email you if one shows up.

Prices are collected from third-party retailers and updated periodically. Always verify the price on the retailer's site before purchasing. We may earn a commission on purchases made through our links.

Appears in Collections

Date Night Fragrances1836 Evening Fragrances2333 Eau de Cologne Fragrances355 Masculine Fragrances1670 2010s Fragrances3361 Fragrances Starting With P354

Similar Fragrances

Rabanne

Pure XS Night

Rabanne

XS pour Homme

Eau De Toilette

Rabanne

Black XS

Eau De Toilette

Rabanne

Phantom Intense

Rabanne

Ultrared Man

Rabanne

Phantom

Eau De Cologne

Rabanne

Invictus Intense

Rabanne

1 Million Royal

Eau De Cologne