Eau Paco Rabanne Paco Rabanne for men

I had the aftershave of this for quite some time and wanted the EDT. I eventually got it and was very pleased to have it in this concentration. It is very hard for me to describe the notes in this other than to say it has a metallic, fresh lavender aspect to it. The bottle I have, which is a tester, says that it is an Eau de fougere, which I think is a pretty good description of this fragrance. It is very cooling and airy and as such it is an awesome summer fragrance. I really do not detect too much in the way of lemon, basil nor very many other notes as other reviewers have. I think this is one example of a cologne which doesn't rely on trying to imitate nature, rather it presents something which is at once recognisable and at the same time abstract.

This is:
- clean
- crisp
- fresh
- elegant

Such an amazing fragrance with so bad marketing! It should have had another name, a different bottle and better consumer targeting and it would be a modern classic!

Whenever I use it smells like spring water, so fresh and invigorating yet not citrusy. I associate with green forest, ice old spring on the ground among the trees and moss.

Wear it with white shirt in the summer :) This is a safe choice for warmer seasons or for the office as well if you want to feel well-groomed.

Buy it while you can, unfortunately it's out of production which is such a blame!!!

This is the best perfume for a guy. It is fresh, sexy... fanstastic! Besides, it's so special for my because my boyfriend wore it when we met the first time (and some years after that). I almost get depressed when I found out it was discontinued :((

This is gorgeous! Light, woody, fresh, sweet, crisp, peppery, sharp and long lasting - smells nothing at all like Paco original - I believe there is Copahiu wood in this - pretty rare for a fragrance. I have never smelled anything like this. Look at these reviews - all deserved by Eau Paco. Really clean lovely smell and one of Paco Rabanne's best!

A high quality flanker from Paco. I would never expect this perfume to be that good.Now it is my favorite summer scent. It is cooling and refreshing. It is quite long lasting on my skin up to 12 to 16 hours.If you want a comparison it has similarities with Issey Miyake Pour Homme at the middle and dry down.It is like issey miyake without being sweet and powdery.

A very nice, well-thought out composition by Olivier Cresp. Paco Rabanne Pour Homme is my favorite masculine scent of all-time, in Vintage formulation, and I don't typically buy flankers. I bought this based upon the note pyramid, the nose behind it and the reviews.

The natural feeling of this composition is exceptional. Definitely a nice, airy, invigorating and very fresh composition. This bottle has nothing at all to do with Paco Rabanne Pour Homme (1973)! It is not a lighter version or anything of the like - totally different. But, very good!

The opening is a blast of bergamot and lemon rind with fresh-cut basil! A nice orange blossom shows up with a very soft and light lavender (deftly used - wisely). The pepper note kicks in nicely soon thereafter. While a bit watery in the opening (as notes seem to be light and intentionally "breezy"), the pepper accord blends with the basil and things get more intense. Not heavy, but the citrus fades and you now transition to a nice garden aroma that others get - to me, this could be any outdoor setting with a nice canopy of shade, not vegetal to my nose. The fragrance deepens from here and brings in the key note of vetiver (a clean, but warm vetiver note that is fragrant and vibrant - not dirty at all...similar to Issey Miyake's L'eau D'issey for Men).

The wood used, as alluded to by RobbieX (great, to-the-point review, by the way!) is not easy to nail down. My tester bottle lists Copaihu (so, I did want to correct the spelling). Most noses will find a cedar quality to it and there is also sandalwood in the base to make things more complex. This is where the fragrance really comes together (late heart into the dry down). Also listed is Palmarosa - a plant from India "that has a sweet, floral, slightly dry fragrance with an herbaceous undertone and a hint of rose." This is a key ingredient not listed above. Palmarosa is in the family of lemongrass. Fantastic note and one to look for!

I get a nice moss note, but not heavy - really bringing the vetiver and wood together nicely. Post-IFRA ban in 2002, so we know it is not Oakmoss anyway (in any perceivable quantity). The tester bottle lists "Cedarmoss" - brilliant! Musk is also listed. I get a clean, white musk with no strong, animalic qualities - just a fresh touch to clean up the entire composition and increase the longevity. Perfectly used here. I do not get leather nor incense. The slightly "smoky" accord that some people get may be the vetiver and wood notes coming together with the pepper from the heart.

So, the bottle says "A fresh, masculine and authentic accord." I couldn't agree more. I find this to be wonderful, non-synthetic and a creative use of notes by a great perfumier in Olivier Cresp. Excellent work! As this could've been a melange of notes that didn't come together...on the contrary, there is nothing out of place or overused. Balance. Harmony. Beauty. Natural.

Exceptional for its genre - a "Fresh Fougere". Comparable to few compositions, although one would like to draw lines to Issey Miyake here, I refrain. This is a nice, airy, spicy, herbal, fresh wood scent. 8+/10.

People who like this type of scent should also try a great bottle of fragrance in Revillon R by Maurice Roucel. Different compositions - but will both leave you feeling invigorated, clean and fresh for hours. Perfect for hot summer days and spring days when the temperature spikes and the sun is bright. A great outdoor scent - but this could be perfect for the office as well. One to try!

Wow! I love this more than I ever did the original Paco. Great summer scent, clean, fresh, woodsy, but 'different!' ( which is why I love it! )

I blind bought this one yesterday (found it at Sears). I actually really like it. It reminds me of d' Issey Pour Homme. It's got some kick to it, though, that is hard to describe (must be the pepper and basil in the middle notes). It lasts about 7-8 hours on my skin.

7/10

Friendly fresh and appealing... but still subtle and somehow reserved. I love this fragrance. My alltime fav.

This is by far my favourite fragrance!
It's vegetal, watery, airy and earthy.
The fresh green opening is enlightened with bergamot and citrus and carried deeper with pepper and basil.
Some wood (Copahiu?) in there brings a forest-like dimension and the scent dries down to an earthy feel thanks vetiver whilst keeping freshness and its spiced green "colours" throughout.
This fragrance is for me a reference, in a word, perfect!
Such a shame it has been closed out.
I could smell authentic Nature with the force, generosity and wildness of its elements in that one.

This is a modern and elegant fragrance that seems to be composed of high quality ingredients. I find that when it is first applied it smells quite dirty & vegetal (bizarrely I thought I could even smell spring onions!) and maybe even off-putting. However once it settles, it develops into a long lasting and very crispy citrusy fragrance that is well supported by a background of lavender, vetiver and garden herbs. I can vouch that it performs extremely well in hot weather with excellent sillage. I reckon it's at its best in the summer, as an office or business workhorse fragrance as I don't think it's very sensual, and is slightly serious - a newsreader's scent anyone?. I reckon its closest mainstream alternative is Armani Pour Homme, although EdPR is more crispy. Nice one! (I also recommend trying Ultraviolet Fluoressence For Men which is another excellent watery-citrus fragrance from the same house but with a bit more of a cheeky edge).

Not a typical summer fragrance. Citric notes in the top are less noticeable - strong and beatiful lavender is what dominates from the very begining. Middle notes are really green - vetiver and basil are the most detectable ones. Drydown is quite musky with just a hint of amber and incense. Longevity is pretty amazing for a summer perfume. It last easily on my skin even for 8 hours which is more than good considering tropical heat we have now here in Poland (over 35 degrees Celsius). Generally Eau Paco Rabanne is really good alternative for Gio's and it's clones as it's quite original but not in offensive way - it's safe, fresh, clean, yet original

If you don't like overpowering fragrances this is a good choice, clean, crisp and sophisticated

this is the BOMB for a light summery type fdragrance,but also can be worn in the fall as it tends to become more crisp.

phantastic light and rich aromat especial good for summer time