Paco Rabanne Pour Homme
“Paco Rabanne Pour Homme by Rabanne is a Aromatic Fougere fragrance for men”
The Quick Read
Well loved by wearers — a aromatic, fresh spicy composition with a mossy undertone. Voted best for year-round wear, leaning masculine.
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Launched in 1973 by Rabanne and crafted by perfumer Jean Martel, Paco Rabanne Pour Homme is an aromatic fougère that defies the conventions of its time. The fragrance opens with rosemary and clary sage, creating a fresh spicy accord that cuts through the air with sharp clarity before settling into a heart of lavender and geranium. The base notes, featuring oakmoss, honey, musk, amber, and tobacco, ground the composition in earthy warmth. This blend of aromatic freshness and woody depth has made it a lasting classic, embodying the brand's signature fusion of elegance and modernity.
Composition & Character
Notes Pyramid
Top
Opening
Heart
The Soul
How It Wears
Application Tips
Two sprays to the pulse points are enough — the fresh spicy top notes fade within a couple of hours but leave room for the honey and tobacco base to shine. This fragrance is best suited for daytime and early evening events when you want a scent that feels both crisp and warm.
Jean Martel
Founding perfumer · 4 fragrances
Jean Martel is a French perfumer who created Paco Rabanne Pour Homme (1973), an aromatic fougère built on rosemary, lavender, and tobacco that won the Fragrance Foundation's "Fragrance of the Year – Men's Luxury" award in 1975. He also created fragrances for Dior, including Jules (1980).
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The story behind the bottle.
The quiet strength felt in an understated boardroom meeting, where sharp clarity meets subtle earthiness.
Fig. 01 — Paco Rabanne Pour Homme, Rabanne
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