The smell in short
It smells mostly citrus and aromatic. Amalfi lemon and pine at the top, tea and lavender in the middle and musk and sandalwood at the base.
- Lasts
- 3 to 6 hours
- Best in
- spring
Paco Rabanne 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 Paco Rabanne EDT in detail
Paco Rabanne EDT carries the name of its own house. Its strength is Eau de Toilette.
Best season for Paco Rabanne
The best time of year to wear it is spring. It is less suited to winter. Ranked by season: spring, summer, fall and winter. Its fresh smell feels good on warm days.
Sillage and projection
Projection is medium: people near you can smell it. Three or four sprays give a good balance. Dolce&Gabbana pour Homme 1994 spreads further.
Longevity on skin
It lasts a medium time, about 3 to 6 hours on skin. As an Eau de Toilette, it is lighter than an Eau de Parfum, so it fades sooner. Parfums De Marly Percival and Dolce&Gabbana pour Homme 1994 last longer, if that matters to you. If you want more hours, Rabanne Invictus Parfum Paco lasts about 6 to 9 hours. Base notes like musk and sandalwood are the part that stays longest on the skin.
What Paco Rabanne costs
The usual price in Europe is about €84. That puts it in the middle price range. It costs more than Parfums De Marly Percival.
Rabanne perfumes worth knowing
The house has 85 perfumes here, led by Fame, Invictus Victory Elixir and Invictus Victory.
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. Its citrus side keeps it clean and easy.
Flankers and editions
There are 8 other versions of this perfume, released between 1973 and 2024.
Paco Rabanne dupes and alternatives
Similar picks to try: Rabanne Variety (12 shared notes), Parfums De Marly Percival (5 shared notes), Azzaro Chrome (6 shared notes) and Dolce&Gabbana pour Homme 1994 (7 shared notes).
More questions
Can women wear Paco Rabanne?
It is made for men, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
Who would like Paco Rabanne?
People who enjoy citrus and aromatic smells.
What is the difference between Paco Rabanne EDT and Invictus Parfum Paco?
The other one is the Eau de Parfum and lasts about 6 to 9 hours.