You get a fresh, fairly sweet, and powdery violet with some dry undertones. Obviously, the star of the show comes more apparent in the dry down.
However, it’s not all spice in the beginning, as there is a nice apricot and some vanilla to help calm things. Definitely interesting, though not for everyone. The opening can be a bit intense with the spice, as you get a few different peppers and coriander, coming through. It’s a soft to moderate blend with a unique sweet/spicy profile that lasts for a long time. Paco Rabanne Ultraviolet Eau De Parfum Spray for Women, 2.7 Ounce – A floral/exotic fragrance that is highlighted by, as the name suggests, violet. Plus, I got 10 hours-plus on my skin during testing. It is a powerful fragrance, so it won’t let you down in that department. Olympea Intense is very much in the Black Opium or Bon Bon vein of ladies’ perfumes. That’s pretty much what most of this fragrance is a vanilla/floral combination with amber and additional saltiness. The amber feels thick and enveloping while wearing. This is joined by the very nice orange blossom note, along with a warm amber heart. This scent kicks off with a blend of vanilla and salt, giving it a sort of toffee aroma at first. However, Olympea Intense is quite charming and one of the better perfumes from Paco Rabanne. Olympea Intense– This one is an offering for the wintertime and is pretty simple in its presentation. Black XS develops quite nicely and features a solid performance. The drydown is cacao, vanilla, patchouli, pink pepper, and some musk. The rose note dissipates and the cranberry begins to get superseded by the other ingredients. However, as it moves along, Black XS does indeed get darker. It opens up with the tart cranberry and patchouli, before it is pulled together with cacao and rose. It also is centered by a hint of spice and a dry woodsy heart. It’s somewhat sweet, but not candy-like with fruity cranberry notes. Very fresh and sexy scent with floral and gourmand notes such as cacao and vanilla. Paco Rabanne Black Xs By Paco Rabanne For Women. What are the Best Smelling Paco Rabanne Fragrances for Ladies? Dark, Sweet, with some Spice 1 What are the Best Smelling Paco Rabanne Fragrances for Ladies?.