XS Pour Elle

Thank the Perfume Gods that I did not let Paco Rabanne pour homme turn me off this House completely. I would have missed many wonderful scents, especially this one. I just dabed the cap from a mini on my hand and already I am in LOVE... XS pour elle begins with a natural beauty that reminds me of a woman who knows she is gorgeous, both inside and out, but does not call attention to it (other than through her graceful movements and lively demeanor). Bright, sunny sweet mandarin charms you, as sensual jasmine intruiges and creamy/spicy peony comforts. Mmmm!! Her heart is rich and warm (amber) with soft scents of heavenly orange blossoms and silky freesia. What a gal! Deep in her core, she is strong and regal (sandalwood), a bit wild (musk) and exotic (ylang ylang). I love how the Nose (Gerard Anthony) added flowers to each level of this fragrance, and put a heavier basenote (amber resin) in the heart, simply stunning! Why was this discontinued?? It may be "mainstream" and all that, but it is really quite wonderful. Feminine, but not overly "girly". She has all the charm and vitality of youth and enough worldly experience to know what she wants...and to revel in it! Sillage: above avearage Longevity: quite good Overall: 4.25/5 Hubba, hubba! ;)

I have to agree with Auguszta: I have nostalgic relationship with this fragrance. for me, I am 28 & have fond memories of my mom wearing this (and Yves St Laurent Champagne) in the 90's and I love it! She used to give me her almost empty bottles once bought her replacements & I was so over-joyed to get them! She bought me a bottle of XS a few years ago & I absolutely adore this scent! It's an oldie but goodie :) I think it smells very sexy and feminine. This scent embodies a pleasantly warm spring or summer day.

i really miss this scent ! it was bright and noticeable without being overwhelming. i was gifted this perfume in the mid 90s and it was oh so perfect for my teenage self; i used the entire bottle and thoughtlessly discarded it after, now how do i wish i had kept it... the flower notes were interesting and sexy and not as sweet as more modern variations of the XS theme. i wish i could get my hands on an old bottle, there is very little hope for a re issue of it...

First bottle i got for the love of my life..She loved it very much, in fact, she managed to find a bottle again after it was discontinued. More than 20years have passed, and i actually found it again from a seller who forgot that he had two bottles stashed somewhere. Got them both.. The bottle cap was a little tarnished, but the scent is still oh SO beautiful.. Im a happy guy-hope she's as happy when i give her a bottle for her birthday.

I decided to wear this today for a kick of nostalgia. My bottle is about 15-20 years old now and still going strong. It smells so 90s. Radiantly floral and vibrant with the underlying fresh/watery/cool facets which were so fashionable back then; but just stops short of smelling acquatic. It has great sillage and longevity... despite being from a class of perfumes we don't expect either from nowadays... I'd love to see it make a comeback.