Amalfi LemonOpens with
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MuskDries down to
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Rabanne · Sold as unisex
Paco
The precise moment when you step out of the shower, feeling refreshed and ready for whatever comes next.
Full bottle: Mid-range tier, typically $40–100. Links open each seller's own page. We may earn a commission; it never changes the order.
PacoMid-range · $40–100
48%Similar accords, often for lessEntice Her · AjmalBudget tier, under $40 · shares 6 of its 7 notes8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Launched in 1995, Paco by Rabanne is a composition that captures the essence of freshness and restraint. Perfumer Rosendo Mateu crafted this scent with a focus on crisp citrus and aromatic notes, creating an unisex fragrance that stands out for its balance between bright top notes and a warm, woody base. The opening features Amalfi lemon and pine, which give way to lavender and cyclamen in the heart, before settling into musk and sandalwood. This fragrance is a proof of Rabanne’s commitment to modern elegance.
One or two sprays are sufficient — the bright citrus top notes will fade within an hour but leave room for the warm woody base to take center stage. This fragrance is best suited for daytime wear, where its fresh yet subtle character can shine.
Fig. 01 — Paco, Rabanne
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Rosendo Mateu
From Puig apprentice to Master PerfumerRosendo Mateu began his fragrance career at 15 as an apprentice at the Puig perfumery company in Barcelona, later studying at Master Marcel Carles's Roure School in Grasse, then in Geneva with Arturo Jordi Pey at Firmenich and in Paris with Max Gavarry at IFF.
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Respected, if divisive: loved by 23%, disliked or hated by 10%.