1986
Sport de Paco Rabanne
Rosendo MateuThe nose · 59 fragrances · also made La Nuit (1985)Portrait →

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Rabanne  ·  Sold as masculine

Sport de Paco Rabanne

The moment just before a meeting, where crisp citrus blends with the subtle warmth of wood and spice, creating an air of confident readiness.

4.31168 ratingsWell loved by wearers
Scent fingerprint
woodycitruswarm spicypatchoulifreshbalsamic
Sport de Paco RabanneMid-range · $40–100
64%Similar accords, often for lessLord · ALREHAB PERFUMESBudget tier, under $40 · shares 4 of its 6 notes8 matches →

How it wears

From community votes · bars are each option's share
LongevityModerate40% say long lasting or eternal
Very weak7%
Weak21%
Moderate32%
Long lasting30%
Eternal10%
SillageModerate38% say strong or enormous
Intimate9%
Moderate53%
Strong21%
Enormous17%
Scent Profile

Composition & Character

Main Accords

When to Wear

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Who Wears It

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Masculine95%
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Unisex5%
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Feminine0%
04 · DossierEdited by Scentsation Editorial

The story behind the bottle.

Scentsation editorial

Sport de Paco Rabanne, launched in 1986 and crafted by perfumer Rosendo Mateu, is an aromatic fougère that redefined the concept of a modern men's fragrance. The composition opens with bright citrus notes before evolving into a warm spicy heart, anchored by patchouli and balsamic undertones. This contrast between freshness and warmth creates a dynamic presence that feels both invigorating and grounded.

How to wear it

One to two sprays is sufficient — the bright citrus opening fades within an hour but leaves room for the warm patchouli and balsamic notes to take center stage. Best suited for daytime wear when you want a scent that evolves with your activities.

Fig. 01 — Sport de Paco Rabanne, Rabanne

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Rosendo Mateu portrait
03 · The nose

Rosendo Mateu

From Puig apprentice to Master Perfumer

Rosendo 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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06 · The Room

What people
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4.31/ 5 · 168 ratings

Well loved by wearers: loved by 45%, disliked or hated by 3%.

Love45%
Like45%
OK7%
Dislike2%
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