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Paco Eau de Toilette by Rabanne (1995): Notes, Reviews & Rating | Noteboxd

Fragrances/Rabanne/Paco

Citrus

Paco by Rabanne

Eau de Toilette / 1995

Paco

Eau de Toilette · UNISEX

7.7/ 101,941 ratings

CitrusWoody

Green

Fresh

Powdery

Released: 1995
Family: Citrus
Perfumer: Rosendo Mateu
Origin: Spain
Price range: Mid-range

PacoRabanne

Overview Notes Similar Reviews

Get to know the fragrance

Inside the scent.

The notes

Top notes

Coriander Mandarin Orange Pine Amalfi Lemon

Heart notes

Base notes

Tonka Bean Virginia Cedar

Other recorded notes

Fresh Cut Grass

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

The character

Citrus

Woody

Green

Fresh

Powdery

aromatic

conifer

lavender

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

How it wears+

Performance

How it wears

Longevity5.5 / 10

Sillage3.8 / 10

Value7.8 / 10

Community votes

Seasons

Spring

Summer

Autumn

Winter

Day100%

Night20%

Audience skew

Male67%
Female1%
Unisex32%

By scent profile

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Ratings & reviews

Community

7.7/10

Excellent

1,941 ratings

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About Rabanne

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The people behind the scent

The perfumers

He worked on his fragrances like a craftsman works on light, with sobriety, patience and intuition.

Where to find it+

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Frequently asked

What does Paco by Rabanne smell like?+

Paco by Rabanne features a layered composition opening with Coriander, Mandarin Orange, and Pine at the top, Lavender, Tea, and Cyclamen at the heart, Sandalwood, Tonka Bean, and Virginia Cedar in the base. The overall character is citrus, woody, green.

What are the notes in Paco?+

Top notes: Coriander, Mandarin Orange, Pine, and Amalfi Lemon. Heart notes: Lavender, Tea, and Cyclamen. Base notes: Sandalwood, Tonka Bean, and Virginia Cedar.

Is Paco for men or women?+

Paco by Rabanne is designed for both men and women (unisex).

Who created Paco?+

Paco was created by Rosendo Mateu for Rabanne.

When was Paco released?+

Paco by Rabanne was launched in 1995 as a Eau de Toilette.

What fragrances are similar to Paco?+

Fragrances similar to Paco include Paco Energy by Rabanne, XS (2018) by Rabanne, Rauch by Paco Fernandez Fragrances, Paco Surf by Fragancias Cannon, based on shared notes and scent profile.

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Paco by Rabanne is a Citrus Aromatic fragrance for women and men. Paco was launched in 1995. The nose behind this fragrance is Rosendo Mateu. Top notes are Amalfi Lemon, Pine, Mandarin Orange and Coriander; middle notes are Tea, Lavender, Jasmine and Cyclamen; base notes are Musk, Sandalwood, Virginia Cedar and Tonka Bean.