Pure XS is an Aromatic-Spicy-Gourmand fragrance. It is widely celebrated for its unique "hot-and-cold" duality, shifting rapidly between crisp, sharp top notes and a deeply warm, edible base.
- Top Notes (The Icy Shiver): Ginger, Green Sap, Thyme, and Bergamot. A sharp, luminous, and intensely fresh opening that feels like a cold rush on the skin.
- Heart Notes (The Burning Core): Vanilla, Cinnamon, Liquor, and Leather. The fragrance shifts into ultra-sensual territory here, dominated by a warm, sweet, and slightly boozy spice.
- Base Notes (The Addictive Trail): Myrrh, Sugar, Cedarwood, and Cashmeran. A rich, resinous, and deeply sweet finish that anchors the warm spices and gives the fragrance exceptional longevity.
The Origin: The Art of Excess
Launched in 2017 as the spiritual successor to the legendary XS line from the 1990s, Pure XS was created by star perfumers Anne Flipo and Caroline Dumur. The brief was to create a scent that visually and olfactorily represented the concept of "excess"—a man who has everything but wants more.
Paco Rabanne wanted to capture raw, magnetic chemistry in a bottle, using a massive dose of vanilla and myrrh to create a carnal, hypnotic effect.
The Design: The 100 ml bottle is a heavy, architectural glass flacon with clean, chiseled edges. It features a stunning, dramatic color gradient that shifts from deep, midnight blue to a glowing, crystalline clear base, topped with a glossy black cap. It looks mysterious, premium, and intensely modern sitting on any vanity.
