Rabanne 2024 Parfum

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Olympéa

by Anne Flipo , Paul Guerlain

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Rabanne Olympéa is a Parfum launched in 2024, created by Anne Flipo and Paul Guerlain. Olympéa opens with Pink Pepper and Clary Sage, settles into a heart of Rose, Orange Blossom, and Jasmine, and dries down to a base of Musk, Vanilla, and Benzoin. Rabanne's Olympéa carries a Favourite verdict, a floral-led wear.

Divisive and bold, this Olympea flanker ditches the signature salt for an aromatic, creamy, and surprisingly sophisticated take that some adore and others find utterly unrecognisable from its predecessors.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Warm
  • Cozy
  • Sensual
  • Sophisticated
  • Elegant
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Olympéa Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Clary Sage37%
Pink Pepper34%
Heartas listed
Jasmine39%
Orange Blossom36%
Rose25%
Baseas listed
Vanilla41%
Benzoin36%
Musk23%

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
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter
Also Works:
Spring

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its moderate sillage and warm, creamy profile make it suitable for dates and cooler-weather casual wear. It leans too heavy for sport but can work for more relaxed office environments or elegant formal events, though some find it a bit too loud for the latter.

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.

Declarable under EU Annex III

  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk
  • Vanillin from Vanilla

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

Opens with an aromatic kick of pink pepper and clary sage, quickly softening into a heart of lush jasmine, orange blossom, and a subtle rose oil. The true depth emerges in the dry down, where a rich, comforting blend of vanilla, benzoin, and a clean musk creates a velvety, warm embrace. It's a journey from green freshness to sweet, resinous warmth, a million miles from the original.

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