Original Eau de Toilette vs Paco Eau de Toilette

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Original EDT

A masterclass in aromatic masculinity, Tabac Original bridges old school barbershop with modern freshness. Versatile, reliable, and quietly charismatic, it never shouts but always feels composed.

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Our Verdict - Paco EDT

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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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

Original EDT

Paco EDT

Notes

Shared Notes

Lemon 18% vs 31%

Only in Original

Petitgrain 24% Bergamot 21% Neroli 18% Pepper 18%

Only in Paco

Pine 26% Mandarin 24% Coriander 18%

Shared Notes

Lavender 25% vs 25%

Only in Original

Oak 26% Chamomile 26% Geranium 22%

Only in Paco

Tea 31% Jasmine 22% Cyclamen 21%

Shared Notes

Musk 20% vs 26%

Sandalwood 20% vs 25%

Only in Original

Vetiver 20% Carnation 19% Ambergris 19%

Only in Paco

Cedar 25% Tonka Bean 22%

Accords

Original Paco

47%

Citrus

100%

92%

Aromatic

87%

Woody

84%

68%

Herbal

63%

Fresh Spicy

Green

60%

54%

Floral

Fresh

54%

Lavender

50%

38%

Powdery

45%

Conifer

45%

Citrus shared

47%

100%

Aromatic shared

92%

87%

Woody shared

87%

84%

Herbal

68%

Fresh Spicy

63%

Green

60%

Floral

54%

Fresh

54%

Lavender

50%

Powdery shared

38%

45%

Conifer

45%

Performance

Original Paco

Moderate (4-6h)

Longevity

Moderate (4-6h)

Intimate

Projection

Moderate

Intensity

Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Original

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Autumn

Also Works:

Summer

Bright citrus and aromatic herbs make this ideal for spring, while the woody and powdery base gives enough warmth for fall. It can work in summer if applied lightly but stays more restrained in winter.

Occasions

Best For:

Office Casual

Also Works:

Date

Refined yet understated projection makes it well suited to the office or casual daywear. Its classic, clean masculinity offers some date appeal but is less fitting for sports or black tie.

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.