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 It doesn't mean outdated, but it does mean this scent is not for any kids and teenager under 22 years old.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.

Classy scent. To me not dated but mature, big difference. I don't find this sweet, it's green and fresh. Grassy and woody. No sweetness like in the modern ambroxans and candy-like tonka smells. Hasn’t anyone noticed that the drydown is very similar to Bvlgari PH Extreme? I find there is a distinct tea note in the base. After trying the original again, it's clear that they differ a lot. The original is much more macho. Paco Rabanne if you are reading this: Release a intense version of this for the people who liked the masculine original.

Yeah. That's a fresh, masculine, long lasting cologne only for us. I m impressed. No ambroxan at all (and that's real good). I get the impression of something close to Calvin Klein Eternity. Also similar to the Restart deodorant by Old Spice (don't worry, it's real good and by far the best from the Old Spice series), as a guy below mentioned that. Fresh mint, aromatic, woody. And in my opinion, ladies appreciate fresh colognes on us. Longevity closed to perfection. Just a little bit overpriced. We can buy it from discounters.

Love XS! Bought Himalaya first and wanted a cheaper fragrance I could daily, as I prefer to use my Creed fragrances for special events. Remarkably similar for the first couple of hours. Longevity is not great for either, but as XS tails off you start to pick up on the synthetic notes as PR will ofc have used cheaper ingredients, where Creed using quality ingredients has no synthetic notes throughout. Totally worth it at discounters if you can get it!!

Very similar to the original XS, I would say so similar that it almost feels it just got a little modernized but the same at the core. Smoother, more likable, not as cloying. The performance suffered as a result but I prefer it more subtle... Very similar to Creed Himalaya and Platinum Egoiste, perhaps not as nuanced but for the price difference this is a really very good alternative to those more expensive fragrances.

Owned and used the fantastic original until its reformulation (poor, watered down, disappointing), then fetched and conserved a precious big bottle of the original. And now, blast from the past, an almost identical twin - tried them side by side: on my left wrist the original formula and on the right this awesome encore. Just a lighter drydown and an overall sensation of greater conciseness but top marks all the way!

It gives me two vibes. The first one is the green herbal aspect. The second one is marseille soap with chamomile extract, for example if you smell Greek Karavaki soap with chamomile extract is extremely similar. By the way if you have curiosity for this fragrance, go to a supermarket and just spray to you wrist some Old Spice RESTART body spray, because the dry down is exactly the same!

I decided to buy this, bottle is amazing! Big, heavy, and feels like I got 8 oz of juice in there! Sprayed this on one wrist, OG vintage on the other. Overall, the DNA is the same, but this reformulation is toned down a bit. For a while the OG was my signature scent. Still love it, but it is almost overpowering. I think the new version is a great compromise. Great, great, great!

I haven't tried Himalaya and I can only speak on this creation. For me it is near perfection. Fresh, clean, a bit citrusy, great value and it is very good option for warmer weather. In the realm of Bvlgari Rain Essence and Calvin Klein CK One Essence (the new one). Not a clone, just in that direction without tea note. Very underrated in my opinion.

One of my favorite scents to wear to the office. Crisp and herbal vibe. Have tested it side by side to Himalaya. They are very close and it serves the same purpose. Only reason to get Himalaya is if money doesn't matter and you collect Creed. Love this fragrance and it is a great value for what you are getting.

One of the best summer/fresh barbershop fragrance! Very addictive, balanced, clean, easy to wear, could be easily a signature scent!☀️ Fun fact is that I like better the new 2018 reformulation with no Zippo cap. Is less synthetic, no metalic notes, more fresh and energetic.

I think you have to see it like this: PDM Percival is a clone of Platinum Egoiste and Creed Hymalaya a clone of XS. They are all in the same 90’s family and smell really fresh and masculine. If you want the best performance, pick Percival. If you want to go cheap, get XS.

I do think this smells pretty close to Platinum Egoiste, especially in the dry down. The opening is much less sharp and piercing, which I like. Performance is actually pretty good for me, and the price is fantastic. Very versatile and signature scent worthy.

Got a decant of this. Really beautiful fragrance. Shocked. Smells very similar to PDM Galloway as well. More mature. Nice easy wear. Fresh and clean. Very enjoyable. Peace 2 u fragmaniacs .

MY OH MY is this fragrance great. This smells so high quality, it really is on par with himilaya. It has great performance, very masculine and at the price point, you just cant beat it.

The 2018 new XS has less lasting power & to my nose it's diffrent from the original XS! What's the need of those reformulations? To alter a great scent!!???? Enough is enough!