8 Best Smelling Paco Rabanne Colognes

Paco Rabanne has long been a big name in the fragrance world. However, the designer brand, has really come to prominence commercially this century, thanks to the success of the initial 1 Million. Just about everyone knows that cologne or has come across it, but what are some other top men’s fragrance options by Paco Rabanne.

In this post, I want to take a closer look, and give my take on what are the top scents from their line and link to my own full reviews of them.

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What are the Best Paco Rabanne Perfumes for Him?

Best Overall Scent

Paco Rabanne 1 Million Prive Eau de Parfum Spray for Men, 3.4 Ounce– There’s no doubt in my mind, that 1 Million Prive, is currently the best release by Paco Rabanne. The rest of the list isn’t in order, but I’m putting this as number 1, regardless. It took what the original did and improved upon it. Prive is darker, more mature, and just smells better.

The fragrance is super warm and features an opening of apple and cinnamon. Yes, it has that 1 Million signature of sweet and spicy, but it also includes myrrh and tobacco to keep it from being overly sweet.

It doesn’t have the same insane sillage of 1 Million, but it is still strong, and lasts 9-10 hours on my skin. 1 Million Prive is awesome, full stop. This one is fairly underappreciated, it seems, but it is a fantastic scent.  Read my Review

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Most Popular

1 Million by Paco Rabanne for Men – 6.8 Ounce EDT Spray– Always among the most popular and best selling colognes on the market. 1 Million has truly become a classic men’s fragrance and it is hard to go wrong with a bottle of this stuff.

While initially, it was weird to have an opening act that smelled similar to grape bubblegum, 1 Million endeared itself to so many people with its awesome sillage and performance.

I love the blood orange and leather notes, here. I feel like this one has much more depth, than people seem to give it credit for.

This is an all nighter. A cold weather scent, that can absolutely shine on the bar/club scene. Warm, masculine, with spice. Notes include: Mint, Grapefruit, Rose, Patchouli, Amber, Cinnamon, White woods, Blond leather, Blood orange, Spice notes.  My Review

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Best Invictus Fragrance

Invictus Intense by Paco Rabanne for Men 3.4 oz Eau de Parfum Spray– This is my personal favorite from the Invictus line, it is darker, and indeed more intense than the original. It might not be for everyone because it is a very boozy scent. You might also go with Invictus Legend, for a mid-point between Intense and the original Invictus.

Invictus Intense doesn’t have that same initial fruity burst, as the original. It is less sweet and the fruit notes are more subdued.

Invictus Intense instead opts for a warm amber with the marine accords. Then, you get a great malted aroma (whiskey), with orange blossom and woody undertones. This one seems smoother and more refined.

It’s warm with a slight spice, still enough sweetness, and good performance. It’s similar, yet different enough from the original, but just more pleasant for me to wear. Invictus Intense Review

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Best New Invictus

Invictus Victory– For the current update to this page, I am replacing the original Invictus with Victory, as I think it is the better scent. It actually has much in common with the Pure XS line, also, but retains a bit of a different feel.

I also like the original and Invictus Legend, if you don’t want a warmer gourmand version, like Victory is.

The opening act gives me a nice dose of lemon, a general warmth, and a peppery kick to round things off. As it dries down, that’s when it becomes more of a vanilla and amber based cologne. Quite gourmand and delicious, much more of a crowd pleaser scent, and outdoes the original EDT.

Sweet, with some tonka bean to offset the vanilla, but the latter note is really dominant between them. The projection isn’t too huge, but solid, and it will last for a long time on skin.

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Cold Weather Fresh & Sweet

Pure XS– Pure XS is one that still kind of flies under the radar. The performance isn’t as good as the others on the list, though it isn’t terrible either. However, the aroma is very nice and can be an absolute joy to wear.

It starts off with a boozy liquor aroma, paired with fresh and spicy ginger/cinnamon, and the sweetness of vanilla and sugar. It turns warm and a bit resinous with the myrrh note and an underlying leather.

The dry down is mainly the vanilla and myrrh, which is quite cozy after the initial bold and confident start. Good stuff.

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Top Aquatic

Paco Rabanne Invictus Aqua Eau de Toilette Spray, 3.4 Ounce– One of the latest flankers to the original Invictus. Invictus Aqua adds yuzu to the grapefruit note found in the original and than amps up the marine notes, in the beginning.

I really like it at this stage and the inclusion of the pink pepper distinguishes it from the other fragrances in the line.

It is fresh, sporty, with a slight soapy quality. Aqua dries down into a much woodier cologne. The end of the wear, is almost a pure sea water aroma, on my skin.

I’m not too much into that aspect, but the rest of the fragrance is good. The projection is decent and it went for over 8 hours when I wore it. Invictus Aqua Review.

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Another for the Younger Crowd

1 Million Lucky by Paco Rabanne Eau de Toilette Spray 100ml– Probably the most youthful and different fragrance released under the 1 Million name. It is sweet and woody with a nutty aroma provided by hazelnut. It opens up with a tart plum note, citrus, and honey.

This is paired with cedar and amber to create a warm, creamy cloud of almost edible sweetness. This isn’t one that I can personally wear everyday, but, once in a while I really like putting it on. Mainly, for the plum and hazelnut combo, that aren’t present in all that many men’s colognes.

This one isn’t as strong or long lasting as its predecessors, but it still has a pretty strong sillage, and 6-7 hours of wear. Very nice with good versatility. 1 Million Lucky Review

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Best Nightlife Fragrance

PURE XS NIGHT by PACO RABBANNE for men 3.4 Fl oz – I wanted to add another newer fragrance to this list and thought about including 1 Million Parfum. That one has a very enjoyable opening, but I think Pure Xs Night is better overall.

This one takes aspects of the original Pure Xs, lowers the booziness, and amps up the warmth and gives it more of a spice. Caramel, vanilla, and a bit of cacao. What’s noticeable is the ginseng note, that puts a different twist on things.

Delightful mix of spicy opening and a sweet gourmand type of dry down. Night has a thickness about it, like a nice enveloping cloud of scent.

Pure XS Night has a stronger sillage than the original, on my skin. Yet, it is still limited to the colder weather or late autumn or winter. Not one to wear in heat, it will melt.

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