Paco Rabanne pour Homme, the fragrance for every man. Bold, extravagant, non-conformist: Paco Rabanne is recognized in the world of fashion 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 known as 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 the designer's name with its intended wearer, functioning as a statement of belonging rather than a title. The fragrance received a FIFI Award in 1975.
Accounts of the notes vary by source. Auparfum proposes a composition built around bergamot, aldehydes, cumin, and coumarin, without a strict tier structure; the three-tier pyramids circulating elsewhere do not map onto it exactly. None of these versions prevails.
The fragrance is still listed in the house's catalog, referenced as eau de toilette in 3.4 oz. A recent packaging change is mentioned, with no modification to the juice.
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