Flora Five's XXS attar is an alcohol-free, oil-based interpretation of the rebellious sweetness of Black XS for Her by Paco Rabanne. Tart cranberry and tangy tamarind spar with pink pepper in the opening, a rock-glam heart of rose, black violet and cocoa follows, and black vanilla over sandalwood and massoia wood keeps it humming for roughly 10–12 hours on skin.
Fragrance notes
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Top: Cranberry, Pink Pepper, Tamarind
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Heart: Rose, Black Violet, Cocoa
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Base: Sandalwood, Massoia Wood, Black Vanilla
| Top |
Heart |
Base |
Longevity |
Sillage |
Best for |
Inspired by |
| Cranberry, tamarind |
Rose, cocoa |
Black vanilla, sandalwood |
10–12 hrs |
Moderate–Strong (5–7 hrs) |
Nights out, winter dates |
Paco Rabanne Black XS |
How it compares. Our attar captures the recognisable Black XS accord — tart berries snapping over cocoa-dusted rose and a dark, almost liquorice-deep vanilla. Because it's a concentrated oil with no alcohol, the opening is softer (no spray "blast"), it develops more slowly, sits closer to the skin, and lasts noticeably longer than an alcohol spray.
Zero alcohol also means XXS is halal and doesn't parch the skin the way sprays can. Roll it onto pulse points — the inside of the wrists, the neck, behind the ears — and let it bloom with your body heat over the first half hour. Best kept off white or pale fabric, as rich oils may mark it.
Available as a roll-on in 3 ml, 6 ml and 12 ml. Free shipping across India · Cash on delivery · 7-day return.
Frequently asked questions
What does XXS smell like?
Sweet with an edge. Sharp cranberry and tamarind stop the sugar from turning sticky, while the heart pairs rose with cocoa and inky violet — a gothic, playful combination. The drydown is dark vanilla and creamy woods, so it finishes plush rather than fruity. It leans feminine and unapologetically nocturnal.
How long does it last?
Roughly 10–12 hours on skin, with a moderate-to-strong presence for the first 5–7. Gourmand oils like this cling well; expect the vanilla-woods base to still be there when you get home from a late dinner.
How is Flora Five's version different from the original Black XS?
Ours is an oil, not an eau de parfum — no alcohol, so the loud fruity blast of the spray becomes a smoother, closer-wearing unfolding. The cocoa-rose-vanilla signature is very much intact, but it reads more intimate and lasts several hours longer per application, at a fraction of the price.
Which size should I choose — 3, 6 or 12 ml?
The 3 ml is ideal for testing how the sweet-tart balance sits on your skin. Weekend and evening wearers do well with the 6 ml; if this becomes your signature night scent, the 12 ml works out the most economical.
Paco Rabanne Black XS is a registered trademark of its respective owner. Flora Five is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or associated with them. This is an independent interpretation inspired by the scent profile — it is not the original and contains none of its materials. The name is referenced only to describe the fragrance's character.
At Flora Five, all our attars are meticulously crafted to maintain their authenticity and purity. Each blend is 100% oil-based and free from alcohol, ensuring a rich, long-lasting scent experience.
To preserve the integrity of our attars and protect them from contamination or loss of their distinctive scent profiles, we incorporate essential, non-toxic regulatory substances like antioxidants. These carefully chosen components ensure the longevity and stability of your attar without compromising safety.
While no additional ingredients in our formulations are inherently harmful, we recommend patch testing before full use to rule out any potential allergies. At Flora Five, your safety and satisfaction are as important as the elegance of our fragrances.
