Paco
RabanneEau de Toilette1995
Side by side
Paco vs. Cuba Blue
Is Paco better than Cuba Blue?
Paco peaks in summer, while Cuba Blue belongs to spring. The side by side below shows where they overlap.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Shared notes
BergamotSandalwoodMintLemonOakmossMandarin Orange
citruswoodyaromaticgreenfresh
This match is a verified relationship from our fragrance graph. The score weighs each fragrance's notes, accords, mood, occasion, weather fit, gender, and performance — the same scale as the badges on every “reminds of” rail.
The essentials
What's different between Paco and Cuba Blue?
| Paco | Cuba Blue | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Toilette | Eau de Toilette |
| Launched | 1995 | 2015 |
| Gender | Unisex | Male |
| Perfumer | Rosendo Mateu | Mathieu Nardin |
| Best season | Summer | Spring |
Scent DNA
How do Paco and Cuba Blue smell?
Paco
Citrus
Woody
Aromatic
Green
Fresh
Lavender
Powdery
Conifer
Cuba Blue
Marine
Citrus
Green
Aromatic
Woody
Fresh Spicy
Amber
Earthy
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Paco and Cuba Blue share?
Top
BergamotMintLemonMandarin OrangeTea
LemonTangerineGreen NotesBergamotMandarin OrangeElemi ResinPineapple
Heart
JasmineNutmeg
GeraniumLavenderPatchouliMintGingerVetiverSandalwood
Base
CedarwoodSandalwoodOakmossChampaca wood
CedarMuskOakmossWoody NotesAmber
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Citric Notes
BergamotLemonMandarin Orange
LemonTangerineBergamot
Woody Notes
CedarwoodSandalwood
CedarWoody NotesSandalwood
Floral Notes
Jasmine
GeraniumLavender
Green Notes
Tea
Green NotesVetiver
Herbaceous Notes
Mint
Mint
Mossy Notes
Oakmoss
Oakmoss
Spicy Notes
Nutmeg
Ginger
Where they fit
When and where do Paco and Cuba Blue work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Community taste
Which performs better, Paco or Cuba Blue?
| Paco | Cuba Blue | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 4-6 hours | 4-6 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Paco and Cuba Blue?
Paco smells like a decision. Tea and woods make it stand out from the 1995 aquatic clutter. Distinctive without being weird.Paco
This is what happens when you take powdery florals seriously. Not safe, earned. The jasmine doesn't shout. It lingers. Someone will ask you what you're wearing and you won't have an easy answer.Cuba Blue
The hunt
Where to buy Paco and Cuba Blue
| Paco | Cuba Blue | |
|---|---|---|
| 3.4 oz | $36.49ecosmetics | — |
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