Rabanne La Nuit Paco
The smell in short
Main smell: animalic and woody. It opens with artemisia and basil, moves to white honey and rose and dries down to civetta and oakmoss.
- Came out
- 1985
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- fall
La Nuit 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
Rabanne La Nuit Paco in detail
La Nuit Paco is made by Rabanne.
La Nuit Paco through the year
It is at its best in fall. It is less suited to spring. From best to least suited, the seasons are fall, winter, summer and spring. If you need something for spring, Gianni Versace L'Homme is a better fit.
How far it spreads
Its sillage is strong. People around you will notice it. Two sprays are usually enough.
Price per bottle size
In Europe it costs about €45, depending on the bottle size and the shop. That puts it in the middle price range. It costs more than Yves Saint Laurent Kouros but less than Chanel Antaeus.
Who will like La Nuit Paco
The strongest accord is animalic (100%), followed by woody and mossy. You will probably like it if you enjoy animalic and woody smells and notes like white honey and civetta. Less obvious notes include tangerine, jasmine and leather. Perfume fans rate it 4.30 out of 5.
How long it lasts
This is a long lasting scent: expect about 6 to 9 hours on skin. Yves Saint Laurent Kouros lasts longer, if that matters to you. Base notes like civetta and oakmoss are the part that stays longest on the skin.
More from Rabanne
This house has 85 perfumes on iPerfume. The most popular ones are Fame, Invictus Parfum Paco and 1 Million Parfum Paco.
La Nuit Paco dupes and alternatives
These perfumes have a close smell: Yves Saint Laurent Kouros (6 shared notes), Givenchy Gentleman 1974 (7 shared notes), Chanel Antaeus (7 shared notes) and Gianni Versace L'Homme (7 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Gianni Versace L'Homme starts from €33.
Quick answers
Can men wear La Nuit Paco?
It is made for women, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
When did La Nuit Paco come out?
It came out in 1985.
Is it better for day or night?
Both. It works day and night.