XS EDT is a fresh aromatic woody fragrance built around mint, juniper berries and sandalwood, and Maids Scents carries the authentic Eau de Toilette with delivery across Nigeria and beyond.
What is XS EDT?
XS EDT originally launched back in the early 1990s, created by perfumers Rosendo Mateu and Gerard Anthony, capturing the confident, clean-cut spirit of 90s masculine perfumery. It’s genuinely worth being honest that the 2018 relaunch was not a flanker or reimagining at all, but a strategic repackaging, moving the classic formula into the same modern bottle design used across the wider XS family, including Black XS and Pure XS, while the juice itself remained essentially unchanged.
Fragrance Profile
XS EDT opens with mint, bergamot and lemon, a crisp, green burst more than one reviewer specifically compares to Creed Himalaya, with the widely held view that Creed’s own composition was directly inspired by this earlier original, though refined further with a superior ambergris base. That same fresh, green opening has helped this fragrance stay genuinely recognisable across three decades of shifting fragrance trends.
As it develops, the heart brings in juniper berries, coriander and geranium, herbal and aromatic. More than one reviewer specifically describes this stage as invigorating and refreshing, genuinely made more so by the modern formulation, with one reviewer memorably noting its power to draw genuine compliments after just a few sprays.
The base settles into rosemary, oakmoss and sandalwood, closing out a dry, mossy, woody dry-down more than one reviewer describes as slightly soapy and clean, distinctly of its 90s aromatic era rather than the sweeter, gourmand styles more common in designer fragrances today.
Top Notes: Mint, Bergamot, Lemon
Heart Notes: Juniper Berries, Coriander, Geranium
Base Notes: Rosemary, Oakmoss, Sandalwood
Who Should Wear XS?
XS EDT suits anyone who wants a genuinely classic, dry, aromatic signature rather than a sweet, modern gourmand scent. It’s genuinely worth being honest that online reviews for this fragrance run all over the place, with some rating it poorly, though it maintains a genuinely loyal following within the wider fragrance community, often recommended as an excellent entry point into the aromatic genre.
XS EDT has also earned a genuine reputation among more than one long-time fan as a smart, reliable purchase for the modern man seeking a timeless, aromatic alternative to the sweeter, more mainstream designer releases dominating shelves today.
Performance and Longevity
Performance is genuinely good, with more than one detailed reviewer specifically describing this fragrance as a long-lasting aroma, its longevity holding up strongly across a full day’s wear, particularly noticeable in the mint-forward opening.
Two to three sprays on pulse points is a sensible starting point given how consistently good this fragrance’s longevity is reported to be. Given how consistently this longevity has been reported across different eras of the formula, it’s reasonable to expect a similarly dependable experience from a modern bottle.
Best Time to Wear XS in Nigeria
More than one reviewer specifically calls XS EDT invigorating and refreshing, which maps naturally onto Nigeria’s warm climate especially well year-round, working comfortably through Lagos heat and humidity for confident, classic daytime wear.
Buying XS From Maids Scents
Every Paco Rabanne bottle we stock, including XS, comes from verified suppliers, so what you receive matches what you’d get through an authorised Paco Rabanne retailer.
We deliver across Lagos, Abuja, Port Harcourt, Ibadan, Kano, Enugu, Benin City and the rest of Nigeria, and we ship internationally for orders placed from outside the country.
You can read more about the fragrance on its Vivir review.
If you’re exploring more of the Paco Rabanne collection, Paco Rabanne 1 Million Lucky EDT is worth comparing, or browse our full range of masculine perfumes in Nigeria.
XS EDT is in stock now at Maids Scents.
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