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Black Russian
meets Black XS.

Compare the recorded scent profiles, then decide what to sample.

Shared ground

Lemon · Sage · Praline · Tolu Balsam · Patchouli · Black Amber

Both records list these notes. Shared notes do not guarantee the same smell.

The distinction

Concentration not recorded leads with sweet; Concentration not recorded leads with sweet. The table below separates their listed profiles and voting data.

At a glance
Apple Parfums Black Russian bottle
Apple Parfums

Black Russian

Concentration not recorded

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Rabanne Black XS bottle
Rabanne

Black XS

Concentration not recorded

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ConcentrationConcentration not recordedConcentration not recorded
Listed bottle sizesNot yet verifiedNot yet verified
Brand originNot yet verifiedFrance
Made inNot yet verifiedNot yet verified
Listed yearNot recorded2005
Leading accordssweet · citrus · warm spicysweet · warm spicy · citrus
Notes unique to this recordBergamot, Cardamom, SandalwoodCinnamon, Black Cardamom, Brazilian Rosewood
Longevity / 51.67 · 3 votes3.42 · 2,681 votes
Projection / 42.20 · 5 votes2.42 · 2,827 votes

Scores are category averages, not hours or controlled measurements. Different vote samples are not a head-to-head wear test. “Unique” notes here means absent from the other record, not proof of a formula difference.

Compare the labels

Ingredients, side by side.

Read the declared lists for the editions shown. Shared entries do not mean identical formulas, proportions or scent.

A label comparison will appear when both ingredient lists are verified for the same market.

Black Russian

Ingredient list not yet verified for this edition and market.

Black XS

Ingredient list not yet verified for this edition and market.

These are published ingredient declarations, separate from scent notes. “Parfum” or “fragrance” can represent a mixture without listing every component. Formulations can change by market and batch; check the packaging on your bottle. A matching or missing entry does not establish suitability for an allergy.

Follow your curiosity.

A starting point, not a verdict

Concentration not recorded

Start here if the listed sweet and citrus direction interests you. Try it on skin before deciding.

Concentration not recorded

Start here if the listed sweet and warm spicy direction interests you. Try it on skin before deciding.