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I was pretty satisfied with my wardrobe, getting inexpected compliments, thought I didn't need anything else.
But I had this little sample of Paco Rabanne pour homme, which never was able to persuade me, and some days ago, I gave it a more serious try. The result is I'm in love with this stuff.
I've considered Azzaro PH as my favourite fougére, but now the power and simplicity of Paco Rabanne seems to surpass even the Azzaro.
What do you think about it? I've seen someone at Basenotes refer to it as "eurotrash" - which I think it's quite offensive - and I worry about the reactions I can get when wearing this now unusual scent (considering the contemporary trends).
And, last but not least: do some one gets compliments from women wearing this? My girlfriend enjoys my XS's and Envy's, but I'm not sure she's ready to my Paco Rabanne...
Peace

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Many years ago you could smell Paco everywhere. It was very popular, probably because a lot of people liked the scent. Maybe now it's viewed as "yesterday's news" in the world of fragrance. It's still a nice scent though in my opinion.

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I love it as an uncomplicated 'soapy' scent. Works best sprayed in moderation.

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I consider Paco Rabanne a very sexy soapy scent which i do wear when im in the house alone..
I have yet to pluck the courage up to wear this on a night out!!

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It's really nice, but on me it's way too sharp for some reason. It cuts the nose. On my father it smells like it's supposed to, classy and manly, sweet but clean.

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I just received a couple sample vials from Scentmonkey. It's a nice scent but not all that powerful on a card. I wonder if I should get a small bottle for a more convincing trial.

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It's great stuff, but I agree that one should be light on the trigger. Works better on cooler days. As far as your girlfriend liking it, who knows? Would you only wear it if she liked it? Only you know the answer to that question.

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Now I see that this scent is somewhat familiar, seems like I must have smelled it when I was a child.
In fact I do not worry so much about my girlfriend, I just woould like to know if women in general appreciate it, because I want to create a good image to myself. I do not want to smell too outdated to others, even if I like it. If I realize it's really outdated, perhaps I will make it a house scent, as someone said.

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I sort of understand your reservations, Smeller, but I've got to chime in and praise the scent. I think it's one of the safest you can wear out into the world--soapy is right, and it will always do one credit to smell so clean and good.
I don't have a bottle but I've been thinking of getting one too. I used to think it was boring, and when I wore samples of it I was tired of it by midday and wished I had chosen something interesting. But every time I smell it from the bottle and spray onto the wrist I really go for it. It keeps me smelling the spot for a long time.
So I can't make up my mind entirely either. I think it's certainly retro-cool to wear it, if not for the direct good quality of the scent. I don't think the "Euro-trash" comment, claim, or observation is justified at all. It's a great scent from when Paco Rabanne was cool. I love Rabanne's Ténéré too, and expecially.
--Chris

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My opinion: if you don't tell anyone it's an old scent, they will not know any better 95% of the time. Especially with Paco Rabanne.
It smells good to you, so wear it. Honestly, I don't even find it that far off of todays trends. The opening might be unexpected, but as it dries it becomes (on me) rather ordinarily green and soapy. You should be safe; people will like it...or at least not mind it.