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Metal by Rabanne (1979): Notes, Reviews & Rating | Noteboxd

Fragrances/Rabanne/Metal

Metal by Rabanne

Fragrance / 1979

Metal

FEMININE

8.4/ 10344 ratings

FloralWoodyAldehydic

Green

Fresh

Released: 1979
Family: Not recorded
Perfumer: Robert Gonnon

MetalRabanne

Overview Notes Similar Reviews

Get to know the fragrance

Inside the scent.

The notes

Top notes

Green Notes Aldehydes Basil Hiacynth

Heart notes

Lily Of The Valley Iris Cyclamen

Base notes

Notes describe scent impressions. Unclassified notes stay separate from the pyramid.

The character

Floral

Woody

Aldehydic

Green

Fresh

Earthy

fresh spicy

white floral

Recorded accords. Strength is shown only where it is available.

How it wears+

Performance

How it wears

Longevity6.4 / 10

Sillage5.0 / 10

Value6.0 / 10

Community votes

Seasons

Spring

Summer

Autumn

Winter

Day100%

Night56%

Audience skew

Male3%
Female58%
Unisex39%

By scent profile

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Ratings & reviews

Community

8.4/10

Excellent

344 ratings

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Frequently asked

What does Metal by Rabanne smell like?+

Metal by Rabanne features a layered composition opening with Lemon, Green Notes, and Aldehydes at the top, Jasmine, Rose, and Tuberose at the heart, Sandalwood, Musk, and Oakmoss in the base. The overall character is floral, woody, aldehydic.

What are the notes in Metal?+

Top notes: Lemon, Green Notes, Aldehydes, Basil, and Hiacynth. Heart notes: Jasmine, Rose, Tuberose, Ylang-Ylang, Lily Of The Valley, and Iris. Base notes: Sandalwood, Musk, Oakmoss, Vetiver, and Amber.

Is Metal for men or women?+

Metal by Rabanne is designed for women.

Who created Metal?+

Metal was created by Robert Gonnon for Rabanne.

When was Metal released?+

Metal by Rabanne was launched in 1979.

What fragrances are similar to Metal?+

Fragrances similar to Metal include Ultraviolet Liquid Metal for Woman by Rabanne, Paco Rabanne Pour Elle Metal Edition by Rabanne, Metal by Elementals, Eau de Calandre by Rabanne, based on shared notes and scent profile.

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Metal by Rabanne is a Chypre Floral fragrance for women. Metal was launched in 1979. The nose behind this fragrance is Robert Gonnon. Top notes are Green Notes, Aldehydes, Hiacynth, Basil and Lemon; middle notes are Lily-of-the-Valley, Iris, Jasmine, Cyclamen, Rose, Ylang-Ylang and Tuberose; base notes are Oakmoss, Vetiver, Musk, Amber and Sandalwood. Metal was launched in 1979. This is a joyful and bright fragrance for young women who adore metal accessories. The fragrance of Metal is another sweet, girly accessory. Galbanum and bergamot are in the top notes. Ylang-ylang and peach are in the heart, and the base is made of white iris and rosewood.