The legend of the Olympéa fragrances continues... Paco Rabanne is a true artist at heart, whose every creation is always highly anticipated.
Our opinion on the Olympea Legend fragrance For a few years now, the house of Paco Rabanne has been generating buzz with its new couple of fragrances, made up of Invictus and Olympéa. Both are the embodiment of an ideal to be reached. They draw inspiration from the myth of victory and have already captured the imagination of many men and women around the world. Today, to our great pleasure, it appears to be for sale. So, what about Olympéa Legend? Does this fragrance live up to all our expectations? Here is our opinion!
Olfastory’s review
Olympéa Legend, a less conventional fragrance than usual
Since this is perfumery, let us begin with the most important element: the fragrance itself. Created by Loc Dong, Olympéa Legend has nothing to envy in its predecessors and its new formula is a real success! Its predecessors are far less powerful than the new effluvia of Olympéa Legend. This fragrance completely renews the aquatic theme. Through this fragrance, Loc Dong wanted to move away from the melon side of calone, to play instead with more ambery nuances, creating a mineral, sun-drenched effect. The original salted vanilla of the Olympéa collection is still present. It is now wrapped in a candied, syrupy plum, forming the link between a very fresh, sharp opening and a more gourmand, ambery base. Infinitely warm, Olympéa Legend almost seems to reinvent traditional gourmand flavors. More textured, it delivers a rich formula, whose composition reinvents the image of a sensual exotic flower. Olympéa Legend leaves behind a fleshy yet fresh softness, like that of bare skin, warmed with monoi and sun, yet still refreshed by the deliciously salty water of the sea.
No great surprise on the side of the Paco Rabanne bottle
While Olympéa Legend is very surprising in terms of its scent, it is far less daring in terms of bottle. At least, its bottle, though splendid, remains true to the design of the previous versions of Olympéa. At the crossroads of eras, this bottle draws inspiration from antiquity as well as Art Deco style. Forming a round flask on a chiseled base, it is surrounded by the laurels of victory. Olympéa Legend simply carries a more ambery juice than before.
Olympéa Legend treats itself to a stunning advertisement
Finally, let us close with the advertisement for Olympéa Legend... A remarkable film for which Paco Rabanne deployed colossal resources. Luma Grothe, the face of the campaign for Olympéa Legend, is featured in a mini film resembling the trailer for a blockbuster. In fact, the resemblance to the latest Mad Max is striking. It all takes place in the Namibian desert, and every ingredient is in place to capture attention. The special effects are exceptionally well done. Nick Youngquest and Luma Grothe are featured in an unreal chase. While pursued by gigantic enemies, they emerge victorious from this battle and proudly display their bond. The framing is remarkable. The music (“Power” by Kanye West) is upbeat... Paco Rabanne signs an advertising campaign that already promises to make a great deal of noise in the world of perfumery!