Rabanne Black XS (2018): released in 2018, citrus, warm spicy and sweet, about 5h on skin, projection 7/10, sillage 4/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Rabanne Black XS (2018) dupe we found is Zara Man Gold — 87% match, about $20 (estimate) versus about $85 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Rabanne Black XS (2018) dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Rabanne Black XS (2018) | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Zara Man Gold | 87% | about $20* (−76%) | 5h vs 5h | 6/10 |
| 2 | Armaf Italiano Nero | 84% | about $25* (−71%) | 6h vs 5h | 7/10 |
| 3 | Natura Química de Humor | 82% | about $25 (−71%) | 5h vs 5h | 6/10 |
| 4 | Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Men | 77% | about $35* (−59%) | 6h vs 5h | 8/10 |
| 5 | Lattafa Perfumes Qaed Al Fursan | 73% | about $65* (−24%) | 5h vs 5h | 8/10 |
This fragrance captures the sweet, praline-forward character of Rabanne Black XS with a similar warm and spicy aromatic profile.
It shares its sweet, warm spicy and citrus accords with Rabanne Black XS (2018), opens on Lemon too, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 428 community ratings.
A budget-friendly option that mirrors the woody, balsamic, and citrus-spiced essence found in the Rabanne Black XS line.
It shares its citrus, aromatic and woody accords with Rabanne Black XS (2018), opens on Lemon too, lasts about 6h against 5h and carries 186 community ratings.
This scent leans into the same sweet and spicy territory as Rabanne Black XS, offering a playful and aromatic experience.
It shares its woody, aromatic and amber accords with Rabanne Black XS (2018), lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 299 community ratings.
A robust and aromatic fragrance that shares the woody and spicy undertones characteristic of the Rabanne Black XS profile.
It shares its aromatic, citrus and sweet accords with Rabanne Black XS (2018), opens on Lemon too, lasts about 6h against 5h and carries 469 community ratings.
While more fruit-forward, it shares the sweet and woody aromatic structure that makes Rabanne Black XS a popular choice.
It shares its sweet, woody and fresh accords with Rabanne Black XS (2018), lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 6,963 community ratings.
Zara Man Gold, at about $20 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 75% less than Rabanne Black XS (2018).
Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Men, at about 6h on skin, against about 5h for Rabanne Black XS (2018).
Zara Man Gold, at 87% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Zara Zara Man Gold saves you about $95 a year against Rabanne Black XS (2018). Assumes 100 ml bottles on both sides; prices are estimates.
Across 2,358 originals, the median designer bottle is $120 and its closest match $30 — the Dupe Report 2026.
On an 8-hour day, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Men comes closest at 5.9h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
Rabanne Black XS (2018) notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-09-27.