Paco Rabanne pour Homme, the fragrance for every man. Audacious, extravagant, non-conformist, Paco Rabanne is recognized in the fashion world for ideas that differ from those of other designers.
Released in 1973, this fragrance is the first men's fragrance from the fashion house founded by Paco Rabanne, now Rabanne. The composition is signed by Jean Martel. It belongs to the aromatic fougère family, of which this fragrance is presented as a leading example.
The name takes no detour: it joins together the designer's name and its intended purpose, more a declaration of belonging than a title. The fragrance received a FIFI award in 1975.
Readings of the notes vary by source. Fragrantica presents a pyramid arranged into top, heart and base notes; Auparfum proposes a different arrangement, built around bergamot, aldehydes, cumin and coumarin, without the same tiering. Neither version prevails over the other.
The fragrance remains in the house's catalog, listed as eau de toilette 3.4 oz. A recent packaging change is mentioned, with no modification to the juice.