12 Best Paco Rabanne Fragrances For Women


The house of Paco Rabanne is one of the staples in the fragrance world. With its crowd-pleasing and versatile scents, you can’t really go wrong with this brand. But what are the best Paco Rabanne fragrances for women?

The House Of Paco Rabanne And Its Fragrances

The house of Paco Rabanne is a French fashion house, founded in 1966. This fragrance house was actually founded by a Spanish fashion designer, Francisco ‘Paco’ Rabaneda Cuervo, who eventually found the house in Paris.

After three successful years in the fashion industry, the house of Paco Rabanne started to release its first fragrances. And ever since 1969, they’ve created some truly fantastic fragrances. Popular names such as Paco Rabanne One Million for men or Paco Rabanne Olympea are widely recognizable fragrances.

But, this fragrance house has much more to offer. With over 90 different fragrances under its name, there’s bound to be something for everyone. Below are some of the best Paco Rabanne fragrances for women, in no particular order!

1. Paco Rabanne Ultraviolet

Scent: Paco Rabanne Ultraviolet is a beautiful fragrance with a powdery scent of woods and florals. This fragrance opens with a fresh scent of florals, supported by quite a few spices. The spices give this fragrance a nice edge without overpowering it. A little while after the opening, some sweetness is added, blending in perfectly with the powdery florals and giving it a warm and seductive vibe. From here on, the fragrance doesn’t really change too much anymore, leaving you with an overall beautiful and versatile fragrance.

Notes: The top notes of Paco Rabanne Ultraviolet are fresh almond, orange pepper, rosewood, pepper, pimento, coriander, and apricot. The middle notes are rose, jasmine, violet, and osmanthus. The base notes are cedar, vanilla, patchouli, and amber.

Best for: Paco Rabanne Ultraviolet is a beautiful fragrance that can actually be worn all year long. The fresh scent of the florals makes it great for the warmer months, and the sweeter dry down makes it great for the colder months. Throughout the year, this fragrance is extremely easy to wear. There’s hardly a situation where this fragrance will be out of place, so you can wear it pretty much whenever you’d like.

2. Paco Rabanne Lady Million

Scent: Paco Rabanne Lady Million is a fantastic fragrance with a sweet and fruity scent of white florals. This fragrance opens with a beautiful scent of fruits and white florals, creating a gentle and likable scent. A little while after the opening, the fragrance becomes much sweeter. This is mainly because of the note of honey that’s added, but there’s also a spicy sweetness from the note of patchouli present. This leaves you with a gorgeous fragrance with an undeniably feminine scent of sweet florals and fruits.

Notes: The top notes of Paco Rabanne Lady Million are raspberry, lemon, and neroli. The middle notes are gardenia, African orange flower, and jasmine. The base notes are amber, white honey, and patchouli.

Best for: Paco Rabanne Lady Million is a fantastic fragrance to wear during the colder months. This fragrance has quite a sweet scent that could be a little too strong for the warmer months. During the colder months, however, it’s perfect, as it provides you with a warm and cozy feel. This fragrance is also quite versatile, as it works great in any casual setting, but it works just as well during a night out. You could even wear it a date if you’d like.

3. Paco Rabanne Pure XS

Scent: Paco Rabanne Pure XS is a gorgeous fragrance with a thick, sweet scent. This fragrance opens with a blast of sweet fruits, creating a natural and slightly creamy scent. Added to this fruity sweetness are some gourmand notes, such as vanilla and the unique note of popcorn. The note of popcorn is actually pretty strong in here, giving the fragrance a unique and playful touch. Nearing the dry down, you mainly get a sweet and musky scent of peach, but the gourmand-like sweetness never fully disappears.

Notes: The notes of Paco Rabanne Pure XS are sandalwood, coconut, ambrette, white musk, popcorn, amberwood, peach, vanilla, ylang ylang, and orange blossom.

Best for: Paco Rabanne Pure XS is a fantastic fragrance to wear during the fall and winter, where the sweet, gourmand scent fits in perfectly. During those months, this is a great fragrance for casual daytime wear, but this one truly excels during the night. Wearing this one on a night out or to a date will make you irresistible. And because of the playful hint of popcorn, this fragrance works best with slightly younger women.

4. Paco Rabanne Ultrared

Scent: Paco Rabanne Ultrared is a fantastic fragrance with a sweet and fruity scent. This fragrance opens with quite strong with a lot of sweetness, but this quickly mellows down to something much more enjoyable. Added to the sweet scent of fruits is a fluffy hint of the note of marshmallow, which provides the fragrance with a creamy, fluffy sweetness. All the while, there’s this spicy undertone present, preventing the fragrance from becoming a sweet and generic scent.

Notes: The top notes of Paco Rabanne Ultrared are redcurrant and strawberry. The middle notes are licorice, star anise, jasmine, and marshmallow. The base notes are cedar and vanilla.

Best for: Paco Rabanne Ultrared is a fantastic fragrance to wear during the spring and summer. Even though this fragrance is quite sweet, it’s a fruity, fluffy sweetness, which actually works fantastically during the warmer months. During the warmer months, this is a fantastic casual fragrance, great for both the day and the night. And because of the purely feminine scent, any woman can easily wear this.

5. Paco Rabanne Black XS

Scent: Paco Rabanne Black XS is a gorgeous fragrance with a warm, sweet, and spicy scent. This fragrance opens with a cozy and warm scent of cacao, supported by a few fruits. This creates a gorgeous and exotic scent that only becomes nicer over time. A little while after the opening, some floral notes make themselves known, balancing out the initial sweetness. However, nearing the dry down, a creamy, sweet scent of vanilla is added, leaving you with an overall beautiful fragrance with a warm and sweet scent.

Notes: The top notes of Paco Rabanne Black XS are pink pepper, tamarind, and cranberry. The middle notes are rose, cacao, and black violet. The base notes are vanilla, patchouli, and Massoia wood.

Best for: Paco Rabanne Black XS is a fantastic fragrance to wear during the fall and winter. During these colder months, a warm and cozy fragrance like this one is perfect. The warm sweetness is perfect for casual everyday wear but also works fantastically during the night as well. This could even be a fantastic date fragrance or one you wear to a fancy dinner somewhere. Overall, this is a fantastic fragrance with a crowd-pleasing scent and great versatility.

6. Paco Rabanne Lady Million Empire

Scent: Paco Rabanne Lady Million Empire is a great fragrance with a sweet and boozy scent of fruits. This fragrance immediately opens with a sweet scent of fruits. Quickly after the opening, some floral notes are added, balancing out the initial sweetness. All the while, there’s a boozy undertone of cognac present, which gives the fragrance an interesting twist. In all honesty, though, not everyone might enjoy that cognac background scent, but if you do, you’ve got a beautiful, sweet, and boozy fragrance.

Notes: The top notes of Paco Rabanne Lady Million Empire are redcurrant, orange, and neroli essence. The middle notes are Mirabelle, osmanthus, orange blossom, and magnolia. The base notes are white musk, patchouli, and cognac.

Best for: Paco Rabanne Lady Million Empire is a fantastic fragrance for both the colder, as well as the cooler months. During those months, this is an easy to wear fragrance, one that fits in pretty much everywhere. It’s great for casual everyday wear, regardless of what you’re doing that day, but it’s also a nice one to wear on a date or a night out. This would be a great fragrance for a creative woman since the scent itself is also a creative one.

7. Paco Rabanne Olympea

Scent: Paco Rabanne Olympea is a fantastic fragrance with an interesting scent. When you first spray this fragrance, you’re immediately hit by a beautiful combination of vanilla and salt, creating an interesting and extremely pleasant scent. After a little while, some soft spices and floral notes make themselves known, giving the fragrance a pleasant and soft scent. Nearing the dry down, this fragrance doesn’t change too much anymore, but that’s fine, as the scent that’s already there is fantastic.

Notes: The top notes of Paco Rabanne Olympea are mandarin, ginger flower, and water jasmine. The middle notes are salt and vanilla. The base notes are sandalwood, cashmere wood, and ambergris.

Best for: Paco Rabanne Olympea is a fantastic fragrance that can actually be worn all year long. The sweetness in there actually makes it work nicely in the winter and fall, but this fragrance truly shines in the warmer months. The salty scent gives this fragrance a beachy, exotic feel, which is perfect for those warm summer days. Throughout the year, this fragrance is perfect for casual everyday wear, but you could also wear this to the office as well.

8. Paco Rabanne Calandre

Scent: Paco Rabanne Calandre is a fantastic fragrance with a green scent of woods and florals. This fragrance opens with a soft scent of rose, supported by a powdery undertone. A little while after the opening, a green scent starts to take over the fragrance, giving it a fresh and aromatic feel. From here on, the fragrance also becomes slightly bitter, which actually works great with the powdery rose from the opening. Nearing the dry down, a few hints of woody notes make themselves known, leaving you with an overall fresh and aromatic fragrance.

Notes: The top notes of Paco Rabanne Calandre are bergamot, aldehydes, and green notes. The middle notes are geranium, rose, lily of the valley, hyacinth, jasmine, and orris root. The base notes are vetiver, oakmoss, musk, amber, and sandalwood.

Best for: Paco Rabanne Calandre is a fantastic fragrance to wear during the spring, summer, and fall. The fresh scent of florals, combined with the slightly stronger scent of woods works perfectly during both the warmer, as well as the cooler seasons. Throughout those seasons, this fragrance is perfect for casual everyday wear, but it works just as nicely in the office as well. This fragrance has such a classic and timeless scent that it’s hard to go wrong with.

9. Paco Rabanne Olympea Legend

Scent: Paco Rabanne Olympea Legend is a gorgeous fragrance and a slightly sweeter version of the original Paco Rabanne Olympea. This fragrance opens with a creamy, sweet scent of plum and apricot, immediately introducing an intoxicating sweetness. Added to this sweet scent is the signature salty touch of the Olympea line, balancing out the sweetness a bit. A little while after the opening, some floral notes are added, as well as the note of vanilla, leaving you with an overall creamy, sweet, and slightly salty scent.

Notes: The top notes of Paco Rabanne Olympea Legend are apricot, plum, and sea salt. The middle notes are ginger flower and floral notes. The base notes are tonka bean, sand, amber, and vanilla.

Best for: Paco Rabanne Olympea Legend is a fantastic fragrance that could be worn all year long, but works best during the colder and cooler month. Due to the sweeter scent, this one fits in better when the temperatures are a little lower. Still, though, during the summer, it actually works fine as well. Throughout the year, this fragrance is best worn casually throughout the day but also works great in the office as well.

10. Paco Rabanne Lady Million Lucky

Scent: Paco Rabanne Lady Million Lucky is a beautiful fragrance with a sweet and nutty scent. This fragrance opens with a sweet scent of fruits, which is quickly accompanied by a lovely hint of hazelnut. This gives the fragrance a nutty, gourmand feel. From here on, some floral notes are added, as well as the sweet note of honey. This creates a truly beautiful and sweet scent that isn’t overpowering. Instead, it’s pleasant and extremely likable. Overall, a fantastic fragrance with a sweet and gourmand scent.

Notes: The top note of Paco Rabanne Lady Million Lucky is raspberry. The middle notes are hazelnut, jasmine, and rose. The base notes are cedar, cashmere woods, sandalwood, and honey.

Best for: Paco Rabanne Lady Million Lucky is a fantastic fragrance to wear during the fall and spring. This fragrance has a fantastic balance between sweet gourmand notes and fresh floral notes, making it work best in those cool, transitional season. During those seasons, this fragrance is perfect for casual everyday wear, but also works great at night as well. You could even ear this to the office if you’d like. Just make sure to apply appropriately to the occasion.

11. Paco Rabanne Black XS l’Exces

Scent: Paco Rabanne Black XS l’Exces is a fantastic fragrance with a sweet scent of florals and fresh spices. This fragrance opens with a sensual scent of white florals, supported by a rich and dark sweetness. This immediately creates an interesting dynamic that makes this fragrance so great. A little while after the opening, some spices make themselves known, giving the fragrance a nice edge. This leaves you with an overall sweet, spicy, and dark scent of seductive white florals.

Notes: The top notes of Paco Rabanne Black XS l’Exces are black pepper and neroli. The middle notes are rose, jasmine, and night-blooming cereus. The base notes are cashmere woods and vanilla.

Best for: Paco Rabanne Black XS l’Exces is a fantastic fragrance to wear during the colder months. This fragrance has a gorgeous, sweet scent that will provide you with a warm, cozy, and alluring vibe. Such a fragrance works best with the colder months, where it can work as both a daytime, as well as a nighttime fragrance. However, this fragrance tends to excel during the night, where the alluring and seductive vibe can truly show itself.

12. Paco Rabanne La Nuit

Scent: Paco Rabanne La Nuit is a gorgeous fragrance with a dark and interesting scent. This fragrance immediately opens with a rich and dark scent, creating a seductive and alluring vibe. Quickly after the opening, a sweet scent of honey is added, giving the fragrance a nice layer of depth. When this fragrance starts to dry down, an interesting undertone of animalic notes makes itself known, adding even more to the rich and seductive scent. Overall, a gorgeous fragrance with a bold and daring scent.

Notes: The top notes of Paco Rabanne La Nuit are artemisia, tangerine, lemon, bergamot, and basil. The middle notes are white honey, pepper, peach, rose, and jasmine. The base notes are cedar, leather, patchouli, civet, oakmoss, and woody notes.

Best for: Paco Rabanne La Nuit is a fantastic fragrance to wear during the colder months, where the strong scent won’t be too offensive. During the colder months, this fragrance is best worn in a casual setting, as the scent itself is fantastic but quite daring. This casual setting can be during the day, but this fragrance works particularly well during the night. The daring and seductive scent is perfect for nights out or even for a date.

Are Paco Rabanne Fragrances Worth It

The house of Paco Rabanne is a large fragrance house, known for their versatile and likable scents. In other words, a Paco Rabanne fragrance is definitely worth owning.

Most of the Paco Rabanne fragrances have these crowd-pleasing and extremely pleasant scents, which makes them relatively safe purchases. And besides just smelling fantastic, most Paco Rabanne fragrances are also extremely affordable.

This all makes for a fragrance house that’s definitely worth exploring. I’d recommend you take a good look at the fragrances listed above and see which of these Paco Rabanne fragrances would fit you perfectly!

Jasper Pieterse

Hi, my name is Jasper and I've been a long time fragrance fan. Ever since 2014, I started to get a huge interest in fragrances and I've had my nose on countless of different fragrances. I'm excited to share my experiences!

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