Cologne

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Cologne

Paco Rabanne · Eau de Toilette (EDT) · 1973

≈ $75 · approx. retail

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The house's original 1973 men's fragrance — a classic aromatic fougère opening with herbal rosemary and clary sage over a lavender-tonka heart, settling into a warm, honeyed oakmoss-and-amber base with a touch of tobacco.

The scent

Top notes

The opening · first 15 minutes

Heart notes

The core · the next few hours

Base notes

The dry-down · what lingers

Best for

SpringFallWinterDailyOfficeEvening

Perfumer

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