Armada Black vs Black XS
People who smelled both call them a fair match. Black XS is sweeter, and Black XS is longer lasting.
- Yves de SistelleArmada Black
- Rabanne · 2005Black XS
How alike are they?
The meter shows how close people who smelled both say they are.
Based on a few votesWhere they differ
- Black XS is sweeter.
- Black XS is longer lasting.
How they wear
Longevity
Moderate longevityBased on a few votes
Long lastingLonger lasting than 60% of citrus fragrancesBased on lots of votes
Projection
Moderate projectionStronger projection than 50% of fragrancesBased on a few votes
Moderate projectionStronger projection than 50% of citrus fragrancesBased on lots of votes
Gender lean
Leans masculineBased on a few votes
Leans masculineBased on lots of votes
What they're made of
Armada Black
Main accords
- Woody
- Fresh
- Fruity
- Citrus
- Resinous
- Spicy
Top notes
- cardamom
- cinnamon
- citrus
- grapefruit
- lemon
- pineapple
Heart notes
- bamboo
- cedar
- pineapple
- apple
- green apple
Base notes
- black amber
- patc
- patchouli
- precious woods
Black XS
Main accords
- Citrus
- Sweet
- Warm spicy
- Amber
- Aromatic
- Balsamic
Top notes
- lemon
- sage
Heart notes
- black cardamom
- cinnamon
- praline
- tolu balsam
Base notes
- black amber
- brazilian rosewood
- patchouli
Which one is for you?
Pick Armada Black if…
- you want one that is less sweet
- you want one that is shorter lasting
Pick Black XS if…
- you want one that is sweeter
- you want one that is longer lasting