Our take
What does Paco Rabanne Pour Homme smell like?
Paco Rabanne introduced its first men's fragrance in 1973. Jean Martel built it as an aromatic fougère, the dominant style in men's perfume at the time. The opening is herbal and direct. Rosemary and clary sage lead, with Brazilian rosewood taking off some of the roughness. Lavender then settles in alongside a slightly minty geranium. Tonka already starts to round things off. At the bottom, oakmoss brings the damp forest floor smell that defines the genre. Honey is the twist. It adds a waxy and almost animalic sweetness that holds the moss together, and musk with amber completes the picture. People often set it next to Azzaro Pour Homme, released five years later, which is more anise driven and spicier. Paco Rabanne Pour Homme stays greener and cleaner, like an upscale shaving cream.
When to wear it
A daytime scent that is very comfortable at the office from autumn to spring. Three sprays on the neck at most, since the oakmoss lingers.
It belongs to the Fougère, Aromatic family. Paco Rabanne Pour Homme is one of 35 creations by Paco Rabanne in our encyclopedia.
