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Rabanne · 1995

Paco

UnisexBy Rosendo MateuRated 3.9/5 · 2,048 reviews

amalfi lemon · pine · mandarin orange

Paco by Rabanne opens on a bright Amalfi lemon, sharpened by pine and coriander. The heart of tea and lavender unfolds slowly, then sandalwood and musk hold the base. Wear it on summer or spring days, when the morning air is still cool.

Paco bottle by Rabanne

At a glance

House
Rabanne
Family
Citrus
Main accords
Citrus, Aromatic, Woody, Green, Fresh, Lavender, Powdery
Top notes
Amalfi Lemon, Pine, Mandarin Orange, Coriander
Heart notes
Tea, Lavender, Jasmine, Cyclamen
Base notes
Musk, Sandalwood, Virginia Cedar, Tonka Bean
Launched
1995
Perfumer
Rosendo Mateu
Seasons
Summer, Spring
Best for
Day
Gender
Unisex
Rating
3.9/5 · 2,048 reviews

The olfactory pyramid

From the first spark to the trail that stays.

Top notes fly off in minutes, the heart holds through the afternoon, the base stays on skin until evening.

  1. Top the opening

    Top: Amalfi Lemon, Pine, Mandarin Orange, Coriander.

  2. Heart the trail

    Heart: Tea, Lavender, Jasmine, Cyclamen.

  3. Base what lingers

    Base: Musk, Sandalwood, Virginia Cedar, Tonka Bean.

Moodboard imagined by Effluve for Paco.

Its moodboard

One fragrance, four tableaux.

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Its character

Citrus, aromatic, woody.

  • Citrus — dominant
  • Aromatic — dominant
  • Woody — dominant
  • Green — strong
  • Fresh — present
  • Lavender — present
  • Powdery — present
3.9

Community rating

out of 5 · 2,048 reviews

Composed by Rosendo Mateu.

When to wear it

A summer fragrance, best by day.

  • Summer Summer : Ideal
  • Spring Spring : Ideal
  • Autumn Autumn : Fine
  • Winter Winter : Rarely

Occasions, from most to least suited

  • Day
  • Night

Questions

What people ask.

What does Paco smell like?

Main accords: citrus, aromatic, and woody. Top notes of amalfi lemon, pine, mandarin orange, and coriander. A heart of tea, lavender, jasmine, and cyclamen. A base of musk, sandalwood, virginia cedar, and tonka bean.

When should you wear Paco?

A summer fragrance, best by day. Best for: day.

Who created Paco?

It was composed by Rosendo Mateu for Rabanne in 1995.

Similar fragrances

Notes and accords in common.

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