Rabanne 1986 EDP

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Eau de Metal

by Robert Gonnon

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Rabanne Eau de Metal is an Eau de Parfum launched in 1986, created by Robert Gonnon. Eau de Metal opens with Citrus and Aldehydes, settles into a heart of Floral Notes, and dries down to a base of Woody Notes, Musk, and Oakmoss. Rabanne's Eau de Metal carries a Statement verdict, a floral-led wear.

This discontinued gem is a true cult classic, highly sought after by those who crave its unique, futuristic elegance. Be prepared to hunt for vintage bottles, as modern alternatives just don't capture its distinctive metallic, fresh floral magic.
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  • Elegant
  • Fresh
  • Classic
  • Modern
  • Sophisticated
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Eau de Metal Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Aldehydes50%
Citrus50%
Heartas listed
Floral Notes100%
Baseas listed
Musk33%
Oakmoss33%
Woody Notes33%

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Fall

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Formal
Also Works:
Date Casual

Its fresh, clean, and elegant profile makes it suitable for office and formal wear, though the strong sillage in its vintage formulation might be too much for some office settings. It's too sophisticated for sport, but its unique character means it could work for a casual statement.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

In standard patch-test panels

  • Oakmoss Evernia prunastri extract from Oakmoss

Other declarable allergens

  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Eau de Metal bursts forth with a dazzling aldehydic freshness, almost like a cool, airy breeze cutting through a metal workshop, but in the best possible way. This quickly gives way to a sophisticated heart of clean florals and crisp green notes, before a mossy, woody base grounds the composition, hinting at damp earth and a subtle, musky warmth. Elegant, yet with an undeniable edgy coolness.

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