Paco

Rabanne by Rosendo Mateu Original

Dupe Pair

57%

Somewhat Similar

YZ For Men

Perfume Parlour Dupe

Paco Eau de Parfum bottle

Paco

Edp	Concentration	Edp
U	Gender	M
1995	Year	1993
££	Price Tier	£

YZ For Men Eau de Parfum bottle

YZ For Men

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Paco

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 - YZ For Men

YZ interprets Paco Rabanne's XS pour Homme - that spicy-woody-floral masculine balancing fresh fruit and pink pepper against a sweetened woody base. The dupe captures the spicy-sweet character but reads flatter and less complex than the 1993 designer.

Statement

Scent Profile

Citrus	16%	1%
Floral	15%	30%
Fruity	2%	12%
Green	15%	3%
Sweet	14%	29%
Warm	5%	19%
Woody	21%	12%
Earthy	3%	13%
Animalic	7%	0%
Fresh	26%	8%

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

Paco EdP

YZ For Men EdP

Notes

Top Notes

Lemon 31% Pine 26% Mandarin 24% Coriander 18%

Top Notes

Pink Pepper 37% Fruity 32% Spicy 32%

Heart Notes

Tea 31% Lavender 26% Jasmine 22% Cyclamen 21%

Heart Notes

Violet 52% Rose 48%

Base Notes

Musk 26% Sandalwood 26% Cedar 25% Tonka Bean 22%

Base Notes

Patchouli 36% Vanilla 36% Massoia 28%

Only in Paco

Lemon 31% Pine 26% Mandarin 24% Coriander 18%

Only in YZ For Men

Pink Pepper 37% Fruity 32% Spicy 32%

Only in Paco

Tea 31% Lavender 26% Jasmine 22% Cyclamen 21%

Only in YZ For Men

Violet 52% Rose 48%

Only in Paco

Musk 26% Sandalwood 26% Cedar 25% Tonka Bean 22%

Only in YZ For Men

Patchouli 36% Vanilla 36% Massoia 28%

Accords

Paco YZ For Men

100%

Citrus

87%

Aromatic

84%

Woody

70%

Warm Spicy

65%

60%

Green

Floral

55%

Sweet

55%

54%

Fresh

50%

Lavender

Musky

50%

45%

Conifer

45%

Powdery

Citrus

100%

Aromatic

87%

Woody shared

84%

70%

Warm Spicy

65%

Green

60%

Floral

55%

Sweet

55%

Fresh

54%

Lavender

50%

Musky

50%

Conifer

45%

Powdery

45%

Performance

Paco YZ For Men

Moderate (4-6h)

Longevity

Short (2-4h)

Moderate

Projection

Intimate

Moderate

Intensity

Light

Season and Occasion Fit

Paco

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.

YZ For Men

Seasons

Best For:

Autumn Winter

Also Works:

Spring

The spicy warmth and sweet woody base suit autumn and winter, while the fruity-peppery opening keeps it wearable in spring.

Occasions

Best For:

Date

Also Works:

Office Casual Formal

Confident and spicy-sweet, it suits evenings, dates and casual wear more than the office.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall

57%

Olfactory

69%

Notes

63%

Accord

23%

Key Similarities

Both share Woody accords

Key Differences

Different accord profile

Where to buy

Paco

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