A timeless green aromatic that smells like a clean shave and a crisp white shirt, Paco Rabanne Pour Homme opens with brisk herbal freshness before gliding into a suave heart of lavender with a gentle clove-toned geranium accent, then settles into honeyed tobacco, oakmoss, and warm musks for a confident barbershop trail that feels elegantly masculine and effortlessly classic.
Launch and Perfumer
Launched in 1973. Perfumer: Jean Martel.
Olfactory Notes
Top: Rosemary, Clary Sage, Brazilian Rosewood.
Heart: Lavender, Geranium, Tonka Bean.
Base: Oakmoss, Honey, Musk, Amber, Tobacco.
Story and Positioning
This is the house’s archetypal fougère, the polished green suit that made old-world grooming feel modern, built around lavender, herbs, and a discreet clove nuance over a honeyed tobacco and mossy base. The brand evokes the sensation of freshly shaved skin and a spicy heart, which perfectly captures its gentlemanly energy. If you enjoy classic barbershop icons like Azzaro Pour Homme, Drakkar Noir, or Rive Gauche pour Homme, this sits in that refined lane while the house itself evolved into Rabanne in 2023.
Bottle and Design
The bottle wears a deep green glass that telegraphs its barbershop character at a glance. A clean rectangular silhouette with softened corners feels solid in hand, the white monogram stands out with quiet confidence, and a smooth dark cap tops a sturdy weighted base for easy daily use and neat shelf presence.
Country of Origin: Spain
Manufacturer: Puig
Address: 65/67 Avenue des Champs Elysées, 75008 Paris
Country of Manufacture: Europe (Refer to batch number for specific country)
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