Rabanne Black XS L'Exces for Him, released in 2012, is discontinued and no longer in production. The closest scent matches you can still buy are below.
Rabanne Black XS L'Exces for Him: citrus, woody and amber, about 7h on skin, projection 8/10, sillage 6/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The five closest scent matches — the closest replacements for Rabanne Black XS L'Exces for Him we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
Captures the dark, aromatic citrus and woody character of the original, offering a similar punchy and energetic vibe.
It shares its citrus, aromatic and woody accords with Rabanne Black XS L'Exces for Him, lasts about 6h against 7h and carries 186 community ratings.
Provides a bold, spicy, and woody experience that aligns well with the aromatic and earthy profile of the reference.
It shares its aromatic, citrus and warm spicy accords with Rabanne Black XS L'Exces for Him, opens on Lavender too, lasts about 6h against 7h and carries 469 community ratings.
Offers a modern, aromatic, and citrus-forward composition that sits in the same family as the reference fragrance.
It shares its woody and citrus accords with Rabanne Black XS L'Exces for Him, lasts about 6h against 7h and carries 1,110 community ratings.
Leans into a similar warm, spicy, and aromatic territory, providing a contemporary take on the dark, woody aesthetic.
It shares its aromatic, woody and lavender accords with Rabanne Black XS L'Exces for Him, opens on Lavender too, lasts about 5h against 7h and carries 468 community ratings.
Shares a similar energetic and aromatic intensity, evoking the bold spirit of the reference scent.
It shares its woody and amber accords with Rabanne Black XS L'Exces for Him, lasts about 8h against 7h and carries 3,027 community ratings.
Armaf Italiano Nero, at about $25 for 100 ml (estimate).
Afnan 9 PM Rebel, at about 8h on skin, against about 7h for Rabanne Black XS L'Exces for Him.
Armaf Italiano Nero, at 87% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
On an 8-hour day, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. Afnan 9 PM Rebel comes closest at 7.5h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
Rabanne Black XS L'Exces for Him notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-09-27.