
Pacco Rabanne frangrances have always been one of my favourites. I have even been prone to spritzing the mens "Million" before a night out (it smells nice okay). I'd seen the "Black XS" frangrance range in the shops, but hadn't ever given it a whiff. I don't tend to splash out on perfume's for myself. I think it's a mans job to provide a woman with a perfume... ;) (hint hint, men out there). I was recently sent the male and female version to go alongside their "Be A Rockstar" promotion.
Be A Rockstar is offering internet users exclusive musical content and the oppertunity to enjoy a unique experience and step into the shoes of a Rock Star. They will also be opening the doors to a catalogue of artists across the globe. Universal Music France will even be giving access to special backstage moments with its artists, including Cold War Kids, Two Door Cinema Club and Kaiser Chiefs. These bands will be taking part in special Black XS OFF Shows, where we can see behind the scenes in nine special mini episodes. The series will be shown by the end of the year on
the site and on the Black XS YouTube channel. Click HERE to take you the website so you can see for yourself & get lot's more information if this is something you are interested in. I for one, am a massive fan of Two Door Cinema Club, so I will be tuning in to watch them.

I can't say I'm much of a Rockstar but the perfume is DELICIOUS. Pacco Rabanne describes the female version as "an elixir of seduction wreathed in mystery. A scent of contrasts, with an exciting ambiguity" - Written and described so much better than I ever could. I also really like the bottle. It's a bit more on the Gothic/Rock side and may not be as delicate or quaint as others on my dressing table but I really like the scent. I would wear this more at night, as I feel it's not light enough for the daytime.
In true "boyfriend of a blogger" style, the mens version was swpied up (very quickly) by my boyfriend. He has used it ALOT, and that's really all I have to go by. I really like the mens version, and he does smell EXTREMELY nice when he's wearing this. In fact, I'd even go as far as to say I prefer the mens frangrance to the womens one...and that's the same with the "Million" range. If you're stuck for what to get your fella for Christmas, I'd strongly advise this scent if you like your man to smell delicious. Although, I do appreciate something like aftershave is down to personal taste, but I don't think you can go wrong here.
Be A Rockstar is offering internet users exclusive musical content and the oppertunity to enjoy a unique experience and step into the shoes of a Rock Star. They will also be opening the doors to a catalogue of artists across the globe. Universal Music France will even be giving access to special backstage moments with its artists, including Cold War Kids, Two Door Cinema Club and Kaiser Chiefs. These bands will be taking part in special Black XS OFF Shows, where we can see behind the scenes in nine special mini episodes. The series will be shown by the end of the year on
the site and on the Black XS YouTube channel. Click HERE to take you the website so you can see for yourself & get lot's more information if this is something you are interested in. I for one, am a massive fan of Two Door Cinema Club, so I will be tuning in to watch them.

I can't say I'm much of a Rockstar but the perfume is DELICIOUS. Pacco Rabanne describes the female version as "an elixir of seduction wreathed in mystery. A scent of contrasts, with an exciting ambiguity" - Written and described so much better than I ever could. I also really like the bottle. It's a bit more on the Gothic/Rock side and may not be as delicate or quaint as others on my dressing table but I really like the scent. I would wear this more at night, as I feel it's not light enough for the daytime.
In true "boyfriend of a blogger" style, the mens version was swpied up (very quickly) by my boyfriend. He has used it ALOT, and that's really all I have to go by. I really like the mens version, and he does smell EXTREMELY nice when he's wearing this. In fact, I'd even go as far as to say I prefer the mens frangrance to the womens one...and that's the same with the "Million" range. If you're stuck for what to get your fella for Christmas, I'd strongly advise this scent if you like your man to smell delicious. Although, I do appreciate something like aftershave is down to personal taste, but I don't think you can go wrong here.
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i love this perfume! i first bought it a few years ago when i was abroad on holiday and had to keep repurchasing it! its so goood! :)
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oh, my fav perfums!
ReplyDeleteBlackXS is great
ReplyDeleteAhhhh I use this perfume! Love it so so much.
ReplyDelete& yes you are completely right, it is a mans job to provide a girl with perfume, that is indeed where mine came from ;)
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I haven't smelled this one yet but I've been wanting to get Million for aaaaages. Keep trying to be good and resist, but may get it for myself as an early Christmas present ;)
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I'm def going to try this out, I love the pacco rabanne Lady Million but totally agree that the mens is nicer!
ReplyDeleteThis used to be my mum's signature perfume! She loves Pacco Rabanne perfumes and so do I. Great post Zoella!(:xx
ReplyDeleteAfter this review I will definitely be giving this a shot! xx
ReplyDeleteI've seen this in the perfume shops, but never bought it, even though i love the bottle :)
ReplyDeletegreat post :)
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i love it :)
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Hm.. I don't like the look of it, I'd probably never buy it. But if it smells good who cares about packaging?
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I love both of these! I haven't used XS for such a long time though, they're normally pretty cheap on cheapsmells or when the sets get reduced after Christmas :) xx
ReplyDeleteOoooh this sounds very nice. A little more dark than my usual taste but I do love a good perfume for a night out xx :o)
ReplyDeletei love the womens one, it was the first ever perfume i wore on a regular basis xx
ReplyDeleteGreat review, I MUST try this. I absolutely adore Lady Million, it seems to be my signature scent for this time of year!
ReplyDeletei love the fact it describes it as 'an elixir of seduction wreathed in mystery. A scent of contrasts, with an exciting ambiguity'. That alone makes me want to buy it let alone the smell! Love your blog btw, so enjoyable to read. inspired me to start my own :) x
ReplyDeletePaco Robanne is also one of my favs :)! My bf wears the Million one and i loooove it :)!
ReplyDeleteThe bottle is gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteReally want to smell it now, as I'm on hunt for perfumes. xx
ReplyDeletesuprisingly both mine and my boyfriends favourite scents... bought over and over and over again! yum! x
ReplyDeletepaco robanne is the only perfume i ware. i love it!!!
ReplyDeletethis perfume smells delicious! love it xox
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Love the description of the womens fragrance xoxo
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wow Zoe you're really getting back into blogging! and I am NOT complaining! I love your blog posts so much!
ReplyDeleteI am a huge fan of two door cinema club, so I shall be tuning into that!!
I love my black xs
ReplyDeletei do love abit of lady million also!
its one of my fav perfumes!!
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Have bought this perfume several times :) have also bought the his and hers million set and love them both ! paco rabanne can do no wrong it seems :P
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Pheww i have spent literally ALL day going through your entire blog, i decided to start at the beginning and make my way through gradually but i got hooked and just kept reading :$ but i LOVED it, ive just started my own and seriously if it is a fraction of how good yours is ill be pleased :D xoxox <3
ReplyDeleteOh, I love Paco Rabanne! I brought the Black XS fragrance as an Xmas gift set last year and it smelt lovely! I've preserved it since, and the bottle's gorgeous! I do love a bit of Lady Million though (and 1 Million too)! x :)
ReplyDeletei actually never smelled any of their products! imagine that! :P
ReplyDeleteand i love the song! :)
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I agree that it is a mans job to provide perfumes haha! I enjoyed the post, but with my experience with this perfume is that it was very over powering and made me feel horribly sick, so i ended up giving it to someone who likes it more than me, never the less that is only my opinion :) Keep on blogging Zoe :)
ReplyDeleteMy boyfriend has the Black XS one and i flippin' well loves it :) i prefer it to the womens. Definitely will be having a cheeky spray of the 'Million' one for men for a christmas present :) x
ReplyDeleteAhah I spray 'Million' on myself too <3
ReplyDeleteAnd I'm going to be buying someone Black XS for someone for Christmas!!
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I adore the Black XS for men and women, but Lady Million is my all time favourite because it's an all round scent :) they're definitely on my boyfriends Christmas list for me to buy this year.. whether he knows it or not! Hehe x
ReplyDeletelove the bottle xx
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Black XS is a great parfume! Although I mostly like Diamonds from Armani!
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I have never tried this perfume, but I am definitely interested now!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful packaging! Thanks for sharing =]
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The bottle looks amazing! :]
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I got little mini ones in my loose button box!! I love both scents so much!! xx
ReplyDeleteI love that perfume! Smells delish! I have it to haha.
ReplyDeleteLove that fragrance too!
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this was my last year christmas perfume present (we usually get a perfume every year!) :)
ReplyDeleteit's yummmmy I would defo buy it again! and now every time I pop into boots, I go over to the perfume testers and give myself a spritz of this! love it !! x
I got this once on holiday and loved it! So when I ran out I made my dad buy it for me for Christmas! Hehe, I love it! Spray myself with it everyday!xx
ReplyDeleteI love black xs I think it's so feminin
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I love this perfume this is what I use
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Completely agree - I've gone through 3/4 of the women's one and used the mens one for over a year before the woman's one even came out in 2007! Never found anything I like more. I do actually prefer the mens one I think but I felt a bit mental buying it after ours came out. Makes guys smell bloody awesome though.
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