Paco
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 1995 | Year | - |
| ££ | Price Tier | ££££ |
Urbanist Homme
ScentArt
Which Should You Buy?
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.
A solid, if unremarkable, aromatic-citrus blend. It's often compared to Bleu de Chanel, which tells you quite a lot without saying much at all. Nice enough, but nothing to write home about.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 16% | 23% |
| Floral | 15% | 15% |
| Fruity | 2% | 3% |
| Green | 15% | 17% |
| Sweet | 14% | 18% |
| Warm | 5% | 7% |
| Woody | 21% | 11% |
| Earthy | 3% | 2% |
| Animalic | 7% | 11% |
| Fresh | 26% | 25% |
Mood
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Heart Notes
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Base Notes
Base Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.
Occasions
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.
Seasons
A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.
Occasions
Its fresh, aromatic profile and reportedly average projection make it highly suitable for office and casual wear. It's versatile enough for a date, but lacks the gravitas for formal events, and is a decent option for light sport activities.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Citrus, Aromatic, Woody accords and Lavender, Jasmine notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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