Rabanne Eau de Metal Paco
The smell in short
It smells mostly aldehydic and woody. Aldehydes at the top, cedar and floral notes in the middle and helvetolide and musk at the base.
- Came out
- 1986
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- spring
Eau de Metal Paco notes
Top notes
What you smell first
Heart notes
The main smell
Base notes
What stays on your skin
Smell profile
Main accords
How strong each part of the smell is
Best seasons and time of day
About Rabanne Eau de Metal Paco
Eau de Metal Paco comes from Rabanne.
More from Rabanne
The house has 85 perfumes here, led by Fame, Invictus Parfum Paco and 1 Million Parfum Paco.
Longevity on skin
It stays on skin for about 6 to 9 hours, so one spray in the morning can carry you through the day. It lasts about as long as Nina Ricci L'Air Du Temps and Courreges In Blue. Base notes like helvetolide and musk are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Who will like it
The strongest accord is aldehydic (100%), followed by woody and mossy. You will probably like it if you enjoy aldehydic and woody smells and notes like cedar and helvetolide. Less obvious notes include rose and oakmoss. Perfume fans rate it 4.26 out of 5.
Eau de Metal Paco through the year
The best time of year to wear it is spring and fall. It is less suited to winter. Ranked by season: spring, fall, summer and winter.
For work or for evenings
It works better in the day than at night, so it is a good pick for work, school and daily wear. For evenings, Elizabeth Taylor Passion has more depth.
Will people notice Eau de Metal Paco?
Projection is strong: people around you will notice it. Two sprays are usually enough. It spreads further than Nina Ricci L'Air Du Temps.
Eau de Metal Paco dupes and alternatives
Similar picks to try: Nina Ricci L'Air Du Temps (8 shared notes), Courreges In Blue (7 shared notes), Krizia K de Krizia (6 shared notes) and Elizabeth Taylor Passion (8 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Courreges In Blue starts from €22.
Quick answers
Is Eau de Metal Paco expensive?
It is mid priced: about €45 in Europe.
When did Eau de Metal Paco come out?
It came out in 1986.
Can men wear it?
It is made for women, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.