89%
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Paco Eau de Parfum bottle Paco
Edp Concentration Edt
U Gender U
1995 Year -
££ Price Tier ££
Contemporary Eau de Toilette bottle Contemporary

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Paco Eau de Parfum
Paco is either a fantastic, fresh, underrated gem or an overpowering pine-sol mess, depending on who you ask. Most agree it's a nostalgic, affordable, and surprisingly masculine take on the 90s fresh scent profile, though its performance is often seen as its main drawback.
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Our Verdict - Contemporary Eau de Toilette
A fresh, clean scent that's often described as soft and subtle. While some find it a touch too weak, others appreciate its quiet charm, making it a decent everyday reach even if heavy-handed spraying is required.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 16% 20%
Floral 15% 15%
Fruity 2% 3%
Green 15% 19%
Sweet 14% 10%
Warm 5% 4%
Woody 21% 19%
Earthy 3% 8%
Animalic 7% 6%
Fresh 26% 29%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Paco EdP
Contemporary EdT

Notes

Shared Notes
Lavender 25% vs 13%
Jasmine 22% vs 13%
Shared Notes
Musk 26% vs 22%
Sandalwood 25% vs 20%
Cedar 25% vs 17%
Tonka Bean 22% vs 17%
Only in Contemporary Eau de Toilette
Oakmoss 22%

Accords

Paco Eau de Parfum Contemporary Eau de Toilette
100%
Citrus
70%
87%
Aromatic
100%
84%
Woody
54%
60%
Green
63%
54%
Fresh
50%
Lavender
45%
Powdery
48%
45%
Conifer
Citrus shared
100%
70%
Aromatic shared
87%
100%
Woody shared
84%
54%
Green shared
60%
63%
54%
50%
Powdery shared
45%
48%
45%

Performance

Paco Eau de Parfum Contemporary Eau de Toilette
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Moderate
Projection
Intimate
Moderate
Intensity
Light

Season and Occasion Fit

Paco Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.

Occasions

Best For:
Casual Sport
Also Works:
Office

Its fresh, clean, and often subtle aquatic-citrus nature makes it perfect for casual wear, including the gym, as many reviews suggest. However, its often reported poor longevity and intimate projection means it would be lost in a formal setting, and it might be a bit too 'just showered' for a date.

Contemporary Eau de Toilette

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport

Its fresh, clean, and subtle nature means it won't offend in an office environment, and many users find it ideal for daily wear. While some find it a bit too soft for formal events or impactful dates, it's perfect for casual outings and warm weather thanks to its invigorating accords.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
89%
Olfactory
98%
Notes
87%
Accord
74%
Key Similarities

Both share Aromatic, Citrus, Green accords and Lavender, Jasmine notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Paco Eau de Parfum
Contemporary Eau de Toilette
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