XS (2018)

I bought this fragrance only because it was $40 than the other siblings (Pure etc) but don't let this shock you, this fragrance is pretty nice I only bought it because I wanted to get the Armaf CDNIM but it stopped being on sale once I got there, I always wanted a Paco Rabanne scent so instead of the One Million, invictus, pure xs etc I just wanted something cheap so I can wear it everyday. First of all, the bottle is obnoxius, not ugly or anything, but it's obnoxiously unique, it honestly feels like you're holding some sort of huge diamond block, the build quality on the cap creaks a bit (not that it matters) But I love the nozzle, it's huge and has a large spray area, once you hold one you can tell a huge difference. The performance on my skin lasts for around 5-6 hours, and it smells like bergamot and hints of mint, definitely a good spring, summer, daytime scent and I'm sure you will get a lot of compliments, my overall rating is 7.5/10

This scent is for a man with confidence. It gives a mature with a few classy vibes. It doesn't mean outdated, but it does mean this scent is not for any kids and teenager under 22 years old. Works best for 30+ in ages. It suits for formal occasions and dating with formal dresses or settings. It would be best for dating a younger woman since it gives mature vibes. It works well in summer but better to best in spring. It could perform well in the winter cold as well, but you won't notice a few missing notes during that season. You will get excellent in longevity for around 8-12 hours with 3-5 sprays. The sillage is quite heavy for the first 2 hours then moderate in the next 3 hours before coming into skin scent for the rest of the day. Safe blind buy?? If you are 30 or over and looking for a mature scent, then it is a safe buy. Otherwise, I would recommend giving a test before making a purchase.

One of my best blind buys have been PR XS. It was on Sephora for 50% discount for a long time and I almost bought it 2-3 times before eventually pulling the trigger and getting a 50ml and it has been the most awesome blind buys for me ever. I was on a quest to have fragrances from A-Z and after I sold off my XY, I wanted a fragrance starting with X to fill the spot! (Yeah that's how I used to buy fragrances). And once I got this, can't have enough of it. I keep it right next to my desk and spray it multiple times a week. If I am sitting and feeling bored, I just spray a couple of sprays of this and it immediately fills the room with fresh minty and oakmossy scent. I recently got to try Himalaya and this one is almost 99% identical. Cant praise this one enough.

Never tried the original or Creed's Himalaya, but upon spraying this one, I immediately liked it. Smooth, clean and masculine. I don't get anything harsh or bitter like in Eternity for Men. Wearable year-round, but I'll probably use it mostly in warm weather. In fact, this is ideal for the hot, muggy weather in my corner of the world. If you want something pleasant that doesn't play in the ultra-sweet sandbox like so many modern scents, this is a great pick up that doesn't cost much. Doesn't seem to have strong performance, so spray a few extra.

IF YOU ARE HERE BECAUSE YOU HEARD THIS IS A CHEAPER VERSION OF CREED HIMALAYA...THIS IS MY HONEST OPINION... Yes it smells almost identical to Himalaya...but that takes at least 15 minutes to happen...after that...they are identical. like someone said below...creed SHINES in the first 15 minutes...its very smooth ... XS is very sharp...so dont smell up close until after it starts to dry down...once you get there...you are good to go...so if you want CREED HIM but dont wana spend the money...get this instead and you wont have any regrets.