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Mētāl by Paco Rabanne — notes, seasons & similar scents | Fragr

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Mētāl by Paco Rabanne

Paco Rabanne· 1979· Parfum

Mētāl

8.153Typically ~$113

A floral scent built around aldehydes over sandalwood. Best in spring, made for daily wear.

FloralChypreGreenFreshSpicy

Perfumer: Robert Gonnon

Scent profile

Top notes

Aldehydes Basil Green notes Hyacinth Lemon

Heart notes

Ylang-ylang Rose Cyclamen Iris

Same DNA, per our similarity engine

Smells similar

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When to wear it

A spring fragrance that wears easiest in daylight — at its best for everyday wear and the office.

SpringDayEveryday wear

When

Winter

66%

Spring

100%

Summer

88%

Fall

80%

Day

100%

Night

76%

Where

Office

99%

Casual

100%

Date

94%

Club

54%

Formal

97%

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Sport

57%