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Paco Rabanne Pour Elle Metal Edition
The quiet confidence you feel as you step into an office meeting, where the crisp freshness of citrus and white pepper meets the warm embrace of florals and amber.
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Paco Rabanne Pour Elle Metal EditionMid-range · $40–100
45%Similar accords, often for lessCool Water Ocean Radiance · DavidoffBudget tier, under $40 · shares 4 of its 6 notes8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Launched in 2004 by Rabanne and crafted by perfumer Robert Gonnon, Paco Rabanne Pour Elle Metal Edition is a Floral fragrance that blends fresh spiciness with warm, sweet notes. The composition opens with white pepper and freesia, creating an intriguing contrast of sharpness and delicate floral sweetness. As the scent develops, Italian mandarin and jasmine add a bright, citrusy freshness to the mix, while peach introduces a subtle fruity touch. The base notes of amber and massoia wood provide warmth and depth, grounding the composition in a rich, sensual finish.
One to two sprays on pulse points are sufficient. The white pepper and freesia notes are vibrant but short-lived, so this fragrance is best experienced close to the skin rather than from a distance. It pairs well with a light jacket or sweater for added warmth.
Fig. 01 — Paco Rabanne Pour Elle Metal Edition, Rabanne
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Robert Gonnon
The Firmenich hand behind Anaïs AnaïsRobert Gonnon built his career at Firmenich, one of the world's leading fragrance and flavor companies. In 1969 he created Ô de Lancôme, later developing two versions of Sikkim for the house, alongside Empreintes for Courrèges and QuiProQuo for Grès.
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The originalPaco Rabanne Pour Elle Metal EditionRabanne · Mid-range · $40–100Davidoff · 2003Cool Water Ocean RadianceShares 4 of its 6 notesunder $40★ 3.69 (29)
With Roja Dove Enslaved
Adds woody, aromatic and earthy; shares rose and jasmine and 1 more note.
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Warmly received so far: loved by 40%, disliked or hated by 15%.