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This is the 4th edition of the fragrance, produced, roughly, from 1996 to 2002. Its run seems to have predated the significant reformulation that occurred with the 5th edition (it's been in the 6th edition for a few years now, in the 2010s. Since the turn-of-the-millennium reformulation (just after this 4th edition), its reputation has sloped downward, with more and more complaints about that reformulation and the other significant one since then. I can't speak to that myself, as this 4th edition is the latest version I have. I also have a few examples of the 1st (1973 to c.1984) and 2nd (c.1984 to 1992). Judging solely from my samples, the 1st and 2nd editions are virtually indistinguishable from one another. My understanding is that the 3rd edition is very close to the 2nd. My 4th editions are pretty close to my 2nd editions, but opening even a little more brightly, with a little more citrus and lavender. This isn't really surprising, as older versions of anything generally have lost more top notes. For most of the drydown, the 4ths and 2nds are close, though the 4ths have a somewhat synthetic quality in a side-by-side comparison. After about 10 hours, a dirtier base of vetiver and tobacco emerges in the 4ths, and this (along with the more-present top notes and likely lower price tag) is the reason to get this version. After a few more hours, the 4ths have faded away, but that's a heckuva long-lasting fragrance. (For what it's worth, my 2nds remain a detectable skin scent for about 36 hours. I have nothing else that comes even close to that sort of longevity.) What I haven't said yet is that the 4th edition is still an amazingly beautiful soapy, almost buttery green fragrance. Full disclosure, I've never heard a single compliment when wearing this, but what do I care? I don't need compliments to make me happy. Paco does that for me by itself. In my top 10 (with my 1st and 2nd editions in my top 5). If you find a good deal on it, just buy it already.Read full review
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At 86 have used my share of Paco, still enjoy the aroma very much, This seems to lose it's punch sooner than expected, don't know why. My smeller could be shutting down or this bottle could have a small problem.
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I've been wearing this fragrance since early 80's, and whatever I buy from any other kinds.. this will remain my best one...i was hoping that i can get the French made, but i couldn't find it, so I decided to go with (made In Spain) one.. and i still ..I love it... !
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The same fragrance I've been wearing since high school (57 now). Great value for the real deal. 👍
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I wear a few different Colognes ..but Paco Rabanne is my main one ..stays with you ALL day plus ..To me it has a fresh shower fragrant about it. A man isn't supposed to smell Sweet ..I get a lot of compliments about Paco Rabanne pour homme Cologne and have been told that it is a cologne men should wear....Buy it ! You'll like it........
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