Paco Rabanne is a celebrated designer with an atypical career path. Indeed, he trained as an architect. Nevertheless, he was quickly drawn by his love of fashion and became one of the greatest couturiers of his generation, before also becoming a perfumer. Yet he never forgot his first love... From that past, he retained a genuine appetite for modernity and the avant-garde. These are once again the hallmarks found in the feminine fragrance Olympea Flora by Paco Rabanne.
Olympea by Paco Rabanne is a very sensual fragrance, created in 2015. Since its release, it has embodied feminine fantasy. It is a sort of modern-day divinity, whose fragrance seems to have escaped from the mountain of the gods, at the summit of Olympus. In 2023, Paco Rabanne decided to reinterpret this cult fragrance to develop a new, floral and sensual version. So, what about this new divine masterpiece? Here is a breakdown of the composition of Olympea Flora by Paco Rabanne.
The fruity and spicy opening of Olympea Flora
Olympea Flora by Paco Rabanne opens with an incisive breath. The woman who wears this fragrance has a strong character, and this is felt instantly. Its top notes notably contain blackcurrant bud. Widely used by perfumers, this element was incorporated into a fragrance for the very first time in 1969, by the house Guerlain. Since then, blackcurrant has captivated us with its green, very powerful and sulfurous breath. Bitter and balsamic, it is here perfectly dosed so as not to become too heady. Moreover, it is paired with a hint of pink pepper, for a more spicy effect. Olympea Flora by Paco Rabanne certainly does not lack pep and grabs attention from its very first whiffs!
Olympea Flora by Paco Rabanne, a heart like a generous bouquet
This bold and radical opening is nonetheless softened in the heart of this fragrance. Indeed, it resembles a generous bouquet of flowers. Since Olympea is described as a modern-day Cleopatra, Paco Rabanne decided to honor the favorite flower of the former queen of Egypt. Olympea Flora by Paco Rabanne therefore contains rose, played as an overdose. Fruity, honeyed and velvety, it is paired with peony. This plant, typical of spring, was picked in full bloom, so as to deliver the best of its scent. Olympea Flora by Paco Rabanne is a mark of absolute femininity. This is where the signature of the Olympea collection appears: a salty, sweet vanilla. With the addition of this raw material, Olympea Flora by Paco Rabanne bewitches the senses and casts an air of mystery.
The final woody, captivating breath of Olympea Flora
Olympea Flora by Paco Rabanne ends with a deeper, very elegant note. A trail of musky cashmere wood makes its way into its base notes. Thus, this fragrance becomes more enveloping. It invites us into a more intimate atmosphere. Musk, meanwhile, reinforces its animalic side. Olympea Flora by Paco Rabanne is a seductress at heart! Patchouli then completes this assortment. A perfumery essential, it gives off a woody, more earthy odor. Powerful and dry, it acts as a support for this composition and allows it to hold perfectly in place on skin for many hours.