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Paco, Rabanne
Citrus · 1995

Paco

by Rabanne
Rating3.9 ★ 1,953 votes
GenderUnisex
Year1995
Price$$$$Designer
CitrusAromaticWoody
Best for summerDaytime wearmoderate sillageModerate
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Collection
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84% match
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84% match
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84% match
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The pyramid

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Top / Heart / BaseThe three tiers of the pyramid: first impression, the character, and the long-lasting foundation.More in Learn →
12 notes
topfirst impression
PineAmalfi LemonMandarin OrangeCoriander
heartthe character
TeaLavenderJasmineCyclamen
basethe foundation
MuskSandalwoodVirginia CedarTonka Bean

At a glance

community scores
Longevity
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LongevityHow long a fragrance lasts on skin.More in Learn →
44
fleetingeternal
Sillage / projection
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ProjectionHow far the scent radiates from your skin while you stand still. The 'sillage / projection' votes on fragrance pages blend the two, so read them as overall reach.More in Learn →
31
intimateenormous
Price value73
overpricedgreat value
Gender lean72
femininemasculine

Accord radar

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AccordA blend of notes the nose perceives as one unified smell - like a chord made of musical notes.More in Learn →
top 8
CitrusAromaticWoodyGreenFreshLavenderConiferPowdery
Full accord breakdown

Main accords

top 8
Citrus
Aromatic
Woody
Green
Fresh
Lavender
Conifer
Powdery

Community profile

community votes
Longevity
very weak
7%
weak
27%
moderate
52%
long lasting
12%
eternal
3%
Sillage
intimate
27%
moderate
57%
strong
12%
enormous
4%
Season
spring
37%
summer
43%
fall
13%
winter
6%
Time of day
day
83%
night
17%
Gender
female
1%
more female
1%
unisex
32%
more male
42%
male
25%
Value
way overpriced
1%
overpriced
5%
ok
23%
good value
45%
great value
26%

What people say

What people love
freshcleanscentexcellentvaluepricesuitablehotweatherversatilecasualgym
What people criticise
averagelongevityharshsyntheticcitrusopeningunconventionalbottledesignlackscapavailability

Smells similar

by scent profile
88% match
Eau Blanche Brecourt
Brecourt
citrusfresh
84% match
Cefiro Floris
Floris
citrus
84% match
Blenheim Bouquet Penhaligon's
Penhaligon's
citrusconifer
84% match
Humor 6 Paz e Humor Natura
Natura
citruslavender

Similarity is based on note and accord overlap, not molecular analysis.

Where it sits

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How its notes pair

Mandarin Ora…CorianderAmalfi LemonPineJasmineLavenderTeaCyclamenMuskSandalwoodCedarTonka Bean
topheartbase

Signature pair: Amalfi Lemon and Lavender

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The Paco line

3 versions
1973MenRabanne Pour Homme
More Fresh Spicy, Mossy
Less Citrus
Lasts longer · Projects more
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2004WomenRabanne Pour Elle Eau d Ete
More Fruity, White Floral
Less Woody
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Differences come from accords and community votes on longevity and sillage.

All perfumes similar to Paco →Cheaper dupes →All comparisons →Paco vs Eau Blanche Brecourt →Paco vs Cefiro Floris →Paco vs Blenheim Bouquet Penhaligon's →

In plain words

The main accords of Paco are citrus and aromatic. It opens with Pine and Amalfi Lemon, reveals Tea and Lavender at its heart, and dries down to Musk and Sandalwood. It lasts a moderate time and projects moderately; people reach for it in spring and summer, mostly by day.

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