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Paco
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Paco de Rabanne is an aromatic citrus fragrance for men and women. Launched in 1995, the nose behind this composition is Rosendo Mateu. The top notes include Amalfi lemon, pine, mandarin, and cilantro; the heart reveals tea, lavender, jasmine, and cyclamen; while the base notes settle with musk, sandalwood, Virginia cedar, and tonka bean.
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Amalfi Lemon (Amalfi Lime)
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Very fresh, citrusy, and summery!
Delicious fragrance, I highly recommend it. I use it a lot and the opposite sex loves it. It will be my next purchase if I can find it.
I had it before but gifted it to a cousin because it’s very feminine. I saw it in a Madrid Duty Free in 2013 and bought it. I’ve been saving it to use again.
Very fresh and deceptive at first. I bought it to compete with CK One. Upon application, a fleeting lime note explodes into basic soap, a very clean sensation, like just out of the shower. It smells like a subtle sweet lime, but it doesn’t last long. You can layer it over any citrus or herbal perfume with more character.
Starts with a soft blend of tea and mandarin, then becomes very clean. Ideal for the office in summer.
Paco Rabanne is fresh, citrusy, and herbal. At first, it smells a bit artificial, but the herbal notes give a clean feeling. I noticed a hint of incense, maybe just in my imagination, but later the citrus fades and leaves tea. It reminds me of CK One and vaguely of Cartier Declaration. Being light, it’s perfect for daytime or hot weather. Lasted about 8 hours. Not bad, but there are better options.
I bought it on sale at the free shop in November 2016. I used it during the summer in Buenos Aires; although the opening is fresh and citrusy, in the heat the floral notes became noticeable and aggressive, resulting in an overwhelming effect. I tried it again in cooler weather (not cold) and liked it much more. The flowers feel less prominent and the woods come through more, a subtler and more pleasant result. In my case, it lasts about eight hours with moderate projection.
I tried it a while ago because of the price. It didn’t disappoint, but it smells like a clone of Acqua di Gio—nothing original.
I bought it on sale in the duty-free shop when I traveled in November 2016. I used it for a few days during the scorching summer in Buenos Aires, and although its opening is fresh and citrusy, it didn’t feel comfortable to me because with the heat, the sharp floral notes were suffocating. I tried it again a few days ago with fresh weather (not cold) and liked it much more. The flowers feel less, and the woods come through a bit more, resulting in a final, subtler, and more pleasant experience. In my case, it lasts about eight hours with moderate projection.
A proposal that aligned with the Calvin Klein CK One boom, which set the trend with its fresh, cosmopolitan, versatile, and correct aroma, featuring an olfactory neutrality that detached it from any gender while simultaneously incorporating elements projecting subliminal sensuality. Having established the similarity topic, I find this Paco a bit more vigorous than its reference, despite having fewer declared notes; I even sense a spicy and floral vein that reminds me a bit of CK Be. It’s a very easy-to-use perfume that comfortably adapts to almost any scenario, especially informal settings. I didn’t have it on my radar, but I tried it and was impressed by its very acceptable performance, which adds muscle to an elemental aroma but with presence and cleanliness. On me, it lasted about 5 to 7 hours, felt at a short distance. I’m not one of those who worship niche uniqueness, nor one who despises simple and effective proposals. If a perfume smells good, it convinces me, and I buy it. This Paco is very fulfilling and pleasant, with decent quality. It fully delivers what is asked. Comparing it to clothes, it’s equivalent to a white t-shirt: a useful basic that doesn’t go wrong in the closet. If you want a fragrance to pull out of a pinch, that smells good and can surprise, this Paco Rabanne won’t disappoint you. Naturally, there will be many who won’t like it; luckily, there are olfactory families for every taste. Fragrance: 8/10 Longevity: 8/10 Projection: 6.5/10 Versatility: 10/10
A proposal that joined the CK One boom: fresh, cosmopolitan, versatile, correct, neutral, genderless, but with subliminal sensuality. I find it more vigorous than its reference, despite having fewer declared notes; I sense a spicy and floral vein reminiscent of CK Be. It’s very easy to wear and adapts to almost any informal setting. It wasn’t on my radar, but I tried it and its acceptable performance caught my attention, giving muscle to an elemental scent with presence and neatness. It lasted 5 to 7 hours on me, at a short distance. I don’t worship niche exclusivity nor disdain simple and effective stuff. If it smells good, I’m convinced. This Paco is fulfilling and pleasant, with decent quality. It delivers what it promises. Like a white t-shirt: basic, useful, not bad. If you want something for a rush that smells good and surprises, it won’t disappoint. Many won’t like it, but there are olfactory families for everyone. Fragrance: 8/10 Longevity: 8/10 Projection: 6.5/10 Versatility: 10/10
Paco was Rabanne’s answer to the nineties unisex trend: jeans, white t-shirts, post-grunge. In 1995, nothing was more desired than a bottle of Paco or CK One. To be in the know and feel interesting, urban, and New York-style. Many kids and teens in my class had both; they wore them by the liter with their Swatch watches, Levi’s jeans, and bomber jackets. I got it secondhand because my mom didn’t buy expensive colognes; there were bottles of S3 and Pravia Hay for four hundred pesetas. I also tried imitations like Agua de Vida (which was horrible) and The Children of the World by Myrurgia. Paco is just like CK One, an obvious clone to compete. The difference is that Paco has a citrus and metallic side, a salty tequila flavor, lemon, clean aluminum foil, shiny steel faucets—something CK One lacks. Sometimes it leans closer to Azzaro Chrome than Calvin Klein. While CK One is more soapy and musky, Paco goes down alkaline and metallic routes with detergent undertones. A marvel. I love nineties waters: CK One, Paco, Chrome, even Sport Man—woody, clean citrus, cottony, and musky. If I think of a clean scent, freshly showered, pressed pajamas, breakfast on the terrace, that’s the smell. The bottled aroma of cleanliness. To me, twenty-five years later, Paco still smells just as modern. Synthetic, detergent-like, aseptic, hygienized. A perfect cologne for seventies kids to feel modern. The bottle deserves a spot in design books. PS: Ferré also tried with Gieffeffe, richer, complex, floral-woody musk, less to my taste. PS II: Paco lasts longer than CK One. If you like the American style but it doesn’t last long, try this; it lasts three hours, though its cleanliness note might turn some off.
Paco is Rabanne’s immediate response to those 90s unisex trends based on jeans, white t-shirts, and post-grunge that blew the minds of teenagers in the mid-90s. I was included; in 1995, there was nothing I wanted more than a bottle of Paco or a CK One. To be on the wave and feel like a New York teenager, some guys and girls in my class had both; the cool kids wore them by the liter with their Swatch watches, Levi’s jeans, and Chevignon bomber jackets, showing them off. I only got a bottle by accident because my mom wasn’t willing to buy me an expensive cologne, with S3 and Pravia’s Heno bottles available for four hundred pesetas. Now that I think about it, I also had imitations like Agua de Vida (which was horrible) and another nicer one from Myrurgia called The Children of the World. Paco is practically the same as CK One, a clear clone to compete with the American, but the French one has a citrus and metallic side, a salty tequila and lemon flavor, a taste of clean aluminum foil, and freshly polished steel taps that CK One lacks. At some point, it’s closer to Azzaro Chrome than to Calvin Klein. While CK One is more soapy and musky, Paco goes down alkaline and metallic paths with hints of laundry detergent. A marvel. I love the waters of this 90s family: CK One, Paco, Chrome, even the popular Sport Man version—woody, with clean citrus, a cotton aftertaste, crystal clear, and musky. If I think of clean scent, freshly showered, and being at home in freshly ironed pajamas, waking up and going down to eat on a terrace, this is exactly the smell I want. Bottled clean scent. To me, twenty-five years later, Paco still smells as modern as when it launched. Synthetic, detergent-like, aseptic, sanitized. A perfect cologne to give the mid-70s born a small trophy and feel modern. The bottle deserves to be in design books; I’m blown away. PS: Ferré also tried to join in with Gieffeffe, much richer and more complex, almost a woody floral musk, but less to my taste. PS II: Paco has better longevity than CK One; if someone likes the American but doesn’t use it because it lasts a breath, try this one; it holds up for three hours perfectly, although they might be put off by its cleaning product aftertaste.
A very fresh fragrance, similar to CK One, therefore unisex. My mom gave it to me a few years ago, and I wear it mostly during the day for family lunches. It has medium longevity. If you like citrus perfumes, this won’t disappoint, plus I checked the prices and it’s not that expensive.
Fresh Rich gives you good vibes. I gave it another shot with the heat, and it’s a line similar to Azzaro Chrome with CK One tonalities. It’s a good fragrance if you’re looking for that style. At first, the bottle didn’t convince me; I was used to heavy glass that conveys elegance or appears more expensive, not an aluminum can style like a deodorant. But upon reflection, I realized these French guys didn’t do this by accident or to save money; it’s deeper. It’s easier to recycle an aluminum can than a glass bottle; aluminum is worth more per kilo, and they understand that they pollute in some way, just like what happened with Yves Saint Laurent’s Rive Gauche or Geparlys’ limited edition Yes I Am The King. All French brands pointing toward a change. I learned not to judge a book by its cover.
Paco is a supposedly discontinued scent that, strangely, can be found almost everywhere. A few months ago, a perfumer explained that someone found a large unsold stock and redistributed it at low prices to retailers. That’s the story of this Paco; it will stop selling once the old stock runs out. Although it seems there’s plenty left for a while. It’s a totally mid-90s perfume: unisex, fresh, citrusy, and laid-back, perfect for the grunge fashion of the time (jeans, t-shirts, plaid shirts, long hair, and acne). It plays in the same league as CK One but is less citrusy, and like Azzaro Chrome but less abstract. It fizzles and shines like a lemonade, with interesting green and floral nuances. Although it’s an unpretentious proposal, it works well, is very well-made and balanced, and feels more formal than its Calvin Klein cousin. It’s less strident and better structured. It also lasts much longer, though the sillage is similar. It’s refreshing and excellent for high temperatures, but thanks to its luminous side followed by a nice herbal cushion, it’s not out of place in winter either. At a price of about 20 euros for 100 ml, it’s highly advisable.
Green, clean, and fresh, but with poor sillage and longevity. It’s already discontinued, and with similar alternatives on the market offering better performance, I imagine few will miss it.
It’s a caress to the soul! A very rich fragrance to enjoy. The best way to wear it is to apply it after a shower and sleep in it. Highly recommended.
My absolute favorite! I thought it was discontinued until I spotted it at the airport in 2021, after more than eighteen years without seeing it. It’s fresh, summery, and features a sharp Amalfi lemon—a delight. It’s like pouring a pitcher of lemonade with green tea and lots of ice; as it dries down, you notice green florals and a woody base. Harmless, clean, and ideal for extreme summer days in a casual way. On my skin, it lasts about six hours with a one-and-a-half-hour projection. It would be Paco Rabanne’s answer to Calvin Klein in the 90s, but this version of Paco carries more masculinity than CK One.
I bought a bottle fifteen years ago and still love it. The polished aluminum bottle conveyed freshness, like a can submerged in ice-cold water. Although it’s unisex, it suited me perfectly. I wonder: is the current black metallic bottle the same fragrance, or has it become more masculine?
I have the feeling they changed it and it doesn’t smell or last like before… I’ve been using it since it launched.
After more than 20 years without using it, I bought it again. It still smells clean and fresh, very much in the style of CK One. Perfect for daily wear, the office, or casual outings. Good longevity.
What memories this fragrance brings back. My girlfriend (now my wife) gifted it to me when I was 17, and she loved it; I went through several bottles. Then they discontinued it, and incredibly, after 10 years (already married), I found it in an airline catalog for the Canary Islands. I bought two bottles without thinking. Its bottle already tells you what it’s about: as fresh as it gets, clean, and cozy. Citrus-herbal with floral nuances. I love it. It’s 90s style, like CK One, but in my opinion, the Paco Rabanne version is much better. P.S.: The commercial ad was amazing, with faces screaming ¡PACO! ¡PACO! PACO! in the style of a Michael Jackson music video. ¡¡¡PACO!!!
A good vintage perfume from the 90s. In terms of citrus, herbal, aromatic, fresh, energizing, affordable, and versatile, there’s no better. In my opinion, it’s more mature and higher quality than CK One. These days it’s rare to see, almost a perfumery fetish, a historical remnant of the 90s (naturally reformulated). You can find it in duty-free, niche websites, or small select boutiques. It’s totally unisex, but due to its herbs (pine, tea) and woods (sandalwood, cedar), it leans more masculine. Like with CK One, any girl can wear it and enjoy it. It’s citrusy, herbal, and has an old-school vibe. It will appeal to mature folks and vintage fans. I can’t imagine Paco aiming this at 18-year-olds. It lasts 4-5 hours on my skin, not much for what everyone wants, and stays in a personal bubble after 15 minutes. Better to have a little that’s good than a lot that’s bad.
I first heard of it at 13 and loved it; they discontinued it, and 14 years later it came back. Normally I hate reformulations, but here they loaded up on a great scent. I brought it back from duty-free and it still smells good, though it was better before (like everything, lol). It’s citrusy, doesn’t stand out too much, smells good but doesn’t turn heads, and the bottle is now half black, half silver plastic. Longevity is low. If it’s cheap and easy to find, I’ll buy it, but going out of your way for it isn’t worth it like before. 6/10.
My uncle used to buy it at airports and gifted me a bottle; I’m blown away by the story behind this Sport Man for a more upscale crowd. I wish there was still stock of those 90s versions in duty-free… many of us would take long trips just for that 😅😅😅
This Paco Rabanne proposal, which few knew back then, was better than CK One for me. It wasn’t just fresh and citrusy; it was elegant, a reference point for herbal and refined style for people with a certain level. If you find it, don’t pass it up; it’s one of the best in its category.
A good perfume I buy from time to time. As I read in other reviews, I also picked one up at an airport for the great price. The scent doesn’t last long, but it’s worth it.
Fresh, summery, and super citrusy. The longevity is short, around an hour and a half on skin, and it doesn’t project much. For the price, you can’t ask for more. It smells clean, is ideal for daily wear, and has a lovely scent.
Perfect balance: opens with citrus and coriander immediately, lasts about 30 minutes before evolving into tea, jasmine, and a woody musk finish.
Another version of CK1. Not bad…
I had this perfume back in 1999 and it was amazing (great for both my friends and girlfriends, totally unisex). I spotted it at an airport in 2021 and bought it. Unfortunately, they changed the formula because, while it’s similar, it lacks the excellence of the original in any way. It’s still pleasant, but there’s no comparison to the previous version.
Reviewing the Paco with the black bottle, which I assume is the same one. It’s the typical free shop discount perfume because: it’s from the 80s or 90s, it’s for everyday wear, it’s an EDT with moderate longevity and low projection. What sets it apart is that the opening citrus is bitter. Out of all the free shop deals, I consider this one of the most original, so I would buy it. Outside the free shop and without a discount, I don’t think it’s worth it.
Review of Paco de Paco Rabanne. Opens with well-defined citrus notes; the Amalfi lemon is the star, blending with pine and cilantro for a fresh, sharp vibe. Sillage and projection are moderate. Over time, the citrus fades slightly as tea, lavender, and sandalwood emerge. This 90s fragrance reminds me, for the better, of CK One, which I used a lot back then. I discovered and bought it as a rare find. I have the black bottle with the name ‘Paco’ on a silver plate; I think it’s important to distinguish this from the all-black version. Projection lasts about four to five hours before it becomes skin-only. Suitable for both formal and informal settings, ideal for spring and summer. Not recommended for night. In short, a sharp citrus with moderate sillage and projection, perfect for any occasion and a trip down memory lane to the 90s. Merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year. Cheers.
Paco de Paco Rabanne. A citrus scent for everyday wear that doesn’t make a scene but never fails to deliver. You can grab it at free shops for a great price. It’s a 90s classic, starting with a bitter citrus and evolving into resins and cypress. The opening is nice, but it fades quickly; low projection and moderate sillage. Smells clean, nothing more. If you find it cheap, it’s a solid everyday fighter. Rating: 7/10
This fragrance arrived in my collection as a gift from my family, who usually bring me duty-free perfumes when they travel. It’s an accessible scent with that unmistakable 90s vibe, recognizable to many for a long time. As an EDT, I’m surprised by how well it performs. It’s the only citrus-aromatic fragrance I own, and every time I wear it, it envelops me in a vibrant, energetic feeling of freshness, perfect for everyday life. Its opening combines sparkling mandarin with green pine notes, settling over a woody cedar base that adds character and depth. When I wear it, it transports me on a walk through the misty forest of Volcán Irazú National Park, in the Prusia sector, where the air is pure and the centennial trees hide stories. It even makes me imagine standing by the famous “haunted tree,” surrounded by fog and nature in Costa Rica. A nostalgic, versatile fragrance with that casual touch that never fails. My final rating is 7.3/10.
My first designer perfume, given to me by my dad. It’s incredibly rich. I do sense its vintage notes, but it feels timeless. It’s my favorite summer fragrance, and I think it doesn’t get the justice it deserves regarding how good and affordable it is. Highly recommended.
I received this perfume as a gift; it’s a delicious scent suitable for all ages. Outdoors, it smells quite a bit like CK One, but in the dry-down, it changes significantly in my opinion. I would use it exclusively for the gym or sleeping, as its major drawback is its poor longevity and sillage, which completely ruins the experience. No perfume has lasted this little for me; after 30 minutes, it’s barely skin scent, and by two hours, it’s gone. It’s a shame because, in terms of smell, it’s one of my favorites in my collection.
Rich aroma but doesn’t last at all. It’s unisex and great for daily use, like working out.
1995? Either I time-traveled without realizing it, or the date is wrong. I bought several fragrances on a 1994 trip, and this one and CK One are in the same photo with all the others I bought alongside the first L’eau d’Issey, Benetton Tribu, and others I can’t recall now anyway. Anyway, I remember buying both (the Paco and the CK One) because although they were similar, one felt more like a daytime scent and the other like a nighttime one (the Paco). Beautiful memories of summer nights; I never really liked the grunge vibe—I listened to some of the bands but didn’t buy the whole kit ;-). I was 25 then, more of a “fashionista,” and I vividly remember wearing it one night listening to music on a terrace, paired with a tank top and an ultra-light, super-open knit sweater from Chevignon (which had just modernized their line around that time) and a pearl-gray shantung pantsuit. What a wonder how memories work! Anyway, a charming fragrance that sadly and inexplicably vanished, and now I read they reformulated it to ruin it. What’s the gain in that? Let’s reformulate, revert, spin off… What a poor idea this “new” era is!