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Paco Rabanne pour Elle by Paco Rabanne

Paco Rabanne· 2014· Eau de Parfum

Paco Rabanne pour Elle

7.6620Typically ~$90

A smoky scent built around angelica over ambergris.

SmokyLeatheryWoodyGreenEarthy

Perfumer: Giuseppe Imprezzabile a.k.a. Meo Fusciuni

Scent profile

Top notes

Angelica Birch Chamomile Galbanum Mastic Acid

Heart notes

Frankincense Magnolia Musk

Same DNA, per our similarity engine

Smells similar

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Ambergris Gaiac wood Leather Oakmoss Oud Patchouli Vetiver

When to wear it

A fall fragrance that works day and night — at its best for date nights and formal occasions.

FallNightDate nights

When

Winter

88%

Spring

76%

Summer

58%

Fall

100%

Day

94%

Night

100%

Where

Office

85%

Casual

95%

Date

100%

Club

62%

Formal

98%

Season & occasion fit is derived by Fragr from this fragrance’s accords and notes (100% = its strongest setting).

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Sport

48%