I have hundreds of bottles of both designer & niche, expensive & cheapies & this is still one of my favorites! I’m a barber by trade, so I love rocking this one to the shop!
this is nostalgia to me as a Latino. My dad is Salvadoran, and wore this all the time when I was growing up. Later on is when I found out how popular this scent was in the Miami scene of the 80s. I married my Dominican wife, and heard "Los Diseñadores" and it referenced this cologne. I didn't know how popular it was amongst Latinos. It's so nostalgic to me, and I'll always have a bottle on deck because it's a compliment maker till this day.
My dad is Mexican. He always wore this and I grew to love it. I remember when I was little and he would cover me up with his coat when I fell asleep and I loved the lingering scent of Paco Rabanne Pour Homme. I have a bottle of my own for the exact same reason as you; Nostalgia.
@@conjured_up_skeletons6178colombiano here, my tíos and dad also wore this cologne, and still do till this day, gunna start wearing it myself soon once I’m old enough.
Love this review of a classic! Still smells damn good! I wish Paco Rabanne would get back into fougeres rather than sticking to their typical modern sweet fragrances nowadays.
Paco Rabanne PH was my only fragrance from the 80's up until the pandemic. Had never heard the term signature scent but it certainly was mine. It was the Swiss army knife of versatility for me. In 2020 I jumped down the rabbit hole of fragrances sitting at home during Covid. I should have just stuck with PRPH. I would have more money in the bank and more room on my dresser. Plus I think PRPH is about as discontinue-proof as it gets.
The vintage aftershave is a stunning fragrance. So damn smooth and not as "spikey" as the current stuff. But along with Azzaro Pour Homme and Polo, it's a staple golden oldie.
@@stephaniefeliciano2752 I actually traded several fragrances with a friend for it, but it's the same 125 mL that an ebay seller has for $44.90. My juice colour is a little lighter though. FragranceX and PerfumeOnline currently have the newer stuff. Can't vouch for how the newer formulations smell, but I can vouch for both sites. They only deal in authentic products, but FragX has catfished me before, displaying a picture of the vintage stuff and sending me the current formulation. I would say be cautious of their vintage pictures. Good Luck.
Thank you very much for this uplifting review. I had the same feeling when I sprayed this masterpiece recently. All those memories came back. I purchased also the aftershave and that one is a tad fresher. Very nice in summer. With the edt I smell this wonderful freshness over 8 hours. Greetings from Holland!🌷
I've been keeping this around every since I decided to order a 3.4 back in 2018. It's green, fresh sharp, and crisp. Smells a lot like Irish Spring body wash, which is imo good to use before you put this on. A classic aromatic fougere masterpiece. Will ALWAYS reorder when running low.👍
The opening is great, but the dry down is sublime. One of my favorites ❤. I never wore it in the eighties, but so glad I found it in my fifties. Green, oakmoss, musk and honey 🍯. Just magic.
@@investigatorreports4311 I love to layer frags. Here in Europe we have Sir Irische Moos, a wonderful green aftershave with a hint of cloves. Goes great with PRPH.
@@robertkerr9527 I saw that Irish Moos reviewed. I'll have to try that, been interested in that one for a while now. I'm a fan of green scents. Thanks for replying.👍
Your high-school scents are dope...I wore YSL L'homme and CK eternity. I just got a bottle of pr pour homme not a week ago, and I absolutely love it. PR pour homme is so fresh and green/soapy; I can't stop wearing it.
Paco Rabanne ...RIP, Thank you so much for sharing this review. This was a great review and I see in high school you had great taste then from the list of the fragrances that you wore😃
Mu favourite scent of all time. Its just so old-fashioned and classic. Its a bit strong especially compared to the more subtle scents of today, but its so good.
From all my Vintage Fragrances . Pacco Rabanne Pour Homme has aged the best! It is still wearable ! Compare This to Quorum from Puig ! Day and night ! Quorum smells soooooo Old Man like ... such a Grandpa scent ! But Pacco Rabanne is much more Timeless
One of my all time favorites and have been wearing it since the early 1980s. Could you explain about the new larger logo on the new bottles? Some places have the older smaller design and this that you have. Has there been a recent reformulation or just a restyled logo?
The Vintage bottles have the smaller letters PR.--Much smaller than the bigger PR on the bottle in this video. I took a chance just a few months ago, and bought a Vintage bottle that was still factory sealed. Unfortunately, I lost my "gamble" and it was spoiled and unwearable. I had a bottle in the 80s, but I didn't think the latest version would be near as good as my old version. Maybe I'll blind buy today's version someday. 😊
Hello Steven, how are you? I'm digging the video and review. This brings back memories, that green powerhouse was one of my favorite. I started with Avon black Seude cologne, Lagerfeld, and Paco Rabane. Thank you for this video. Stay safe brother
A different review I feel. I enjoyed it as much from an entertainment factor as I did find it to be the usual format of informative. I also felt it was presented with an extra bit of care and romanticism and I think respect. Top stuff, great content.
In my younger days I wore Paco and Polo Green and the ladies loved it! I have many expensive designer scents in my collection now but I still keep a bottle of PR just for casual days.
I bought this and well let me say the I almost threw up ,my toes curled ewwwww that and aramis what was I thinking wearing this stuff in the 80's must have been too much weed back then
IFRA restrictions on oakmoss really wiped out its once legendary performance, but the current formulation at least does smell quite like the scent I remember. It strikes me as soapier these days, but so does Drakkar Noir - and I think that's largely because they've been around so long that new and unique notes to my youthful nose aren't so new any more.
I love the soap and shaving creamy notes of Paco Rabanne Pour Homme and Drakkar Noir. Some of the main reasons I keep buying them. I like smelling like shaving cream and soap I'm easy to please.
I still use it, and the amount of compliments i gets is surreal, when i tell them it's Paco Rabanne pour homme the old one they look at me like "really"
iDid not know that fragances that are consider to be classics, iconic, or described as a mature smell, are the definition of being "out-dated"🤦🏻♂️ Who even comeout with that theory!🤦🏻♂️A classic will always remain a classic.
PLEASE HELP 🆘♨️🆘 We had a French exchange student in the late 90’s. He had a Silver bottle of Paco Rabanne.. I was IN LOVE. Who can help me figure it out? 😭😭😭
Late teens In the early 90’s I was given a tiny sampler bottle of this, like a vial without the spray nozzle. I would just dab a tiny amount on both sides of my neck. The Spanish girls loved it. They would go “ohhhhhh! and want to cuddle. Lol! The ironic part is now this fragrance seems to be regarded as an old man smell.
Stupid question, but does it smells like Kouros? Cuz I tried a sampel of Kouros, and I didnt liked it :/ Its reminds me the urinal cake's smell, but I really like oakmoss! :D
This is a green soapy masterpiece. Kind of reminds me of a zestier Irish Spring soap bar. Better, more wearable than the og Polo (green). Doesnt smell dated or 'old man' just smells soapy clean, woody green and masculine.
In my college days my big 3 were Aramis , Drakkar Noir and Paco,Rabanne PH. This is a classic. Still wear it at times now 👍
What year was that?! Lol
@@LaFamillePierre-Louis 1985-1989
@@Chernabog123damn im gen z and those are my three colognes😂
I have hundreds of bottles of both designer & niche, expensive & cheapies & this is still one of my favorites! I’m a barber by trade, so I love rocking this one to the shop!
Your a cool barber
this is nostalgia to me as a Latino. My dad is Salvadoran, and wore this all the time when I was growing up. Later on is when I found out how popular this scent was in the Miami scene of the 80s. I married my Dominican wife, and heard "Los Diseñadores" and it referenced this cologne. I didn't know how popular it was amongst Latinos. It's so nostalgic to me, and I'll always have a bottle on deck because it's a compliment maker till this day.
My dad is Mexican.
He always wore this and I grew to love it. I remember when I was little and he would cover me up with his coat when I fell asleep and I loved the lingering scent of Paco Rabanne Pour Homme. I have a bottle of my own for the exact same reason as you; Nostalgia.
I love to see Mexicans and Salvadoreños bonding over cologne :)
@@conjured_up_skeletons6178colombiano here, my tíos and dad also wore this cologne, and still do till this day, gunna start wearing it myself soon once I’m old enough.
As a collector I personally don't feel it's complete w/out classics such as these..ty for another wonderful and informative review!!👌👌
Fantastic review and a wonderful tribute to the late great Paco Rabanne RIP
Love this review of a classic! Still smells damn good! I wish Paco Rabanne would get back into fougeres rather than sticking to their typical modern sweet fragrances nowadays.
I know what you mean. Thank you so much for watching
I agree would like to see Paco put out more barbershop fragrances.👍
Paco Rabanne PH was my only fragrance from the 80's up until the pandemic. Had never heard the term signature scent but it certainly was mine. It was the Swiss army knife of versatility for me. In 2020 I jumped down the rabbit hole of fragrances sitting at home during Covid. I should have just stuck with PRPH. I would have more money in the bank and more room on my dresser. Plus I think PRPH is about as discontinue-proof as it gets.
The vintage aftershave is a stunning fragrance. So damn smooth and not as "spikey" as the current stuff. But along with Azzaro Pour Homme and Polo, it's a staple golden oldie.
Any idea on where to find the Paco Rabanne PH aftershave? It’s my dads favorite but I can’t seem to find it anywhere.
@@stephaniefeliciano2752 I actually traded several fragrances with a friend for it, but it's the same 125 mL that an ebay seller has for $44.90. My juice colour is a little lighter though. FragranceX and PerfumeOnline currently have the newer stuff. Can't vouch for how the newer formulations smell, but I can vouch for both sites. They only deal in authentic products, but FragX has catfished me before, displaying a picture of the vintage stuff and sending me the current formulation. I would say be cautious of their vintage pictures. Good Luck.
@@stephaniefeliciano2752 Maxaroma. Just bought it this AM, $24.21 with no tax outside of NY and no minimum free shipping.
Great review and I enjoyed it and I like this fragrance and I give it a 9 out of 10 and R.I.P TO Mr Paco Rabanne and have a blessed night
Thank you very much for this uplifting review. I had the same feeling when I sprayed this masterpiece recently. All those memories came back. I purchased also the aftershave and that one is a tad fresher. Very nice in summer. With the edt I smell this wonderful freshness over 8 hours. Greetings from Holland!🌷
I've been keeping this around every since I decided to order a 3.4 back in 2018. It's green, fresh sharp, and crisp. Smells a lot like Irish Spring body wash, which is imo good to use before you put this on. A classic aromatic fougere masterpiece. Will ALWAYS reorder when running low.👍
The opening is great, but the dry down is sublime. One of my favorites ❤. I never wore it in the eighties, but so glad I found it in my fifties. Green, oakmoss, musk and honey 🍯. Just magic.
You got that right Robert. This stuff is absolutely remarkable.👍
@@investigatorreports4311 I love to layer frags. Here in Europe we have Sir Irische Moos, a wonderful green aftershave with a hint of cloves. Goes great with PRPH.
@@robertkerr9527 I saw that Irish Moos reviewed. I'll have to try that, been interested in that one for a while now. I'm a fan of green scents. Thanks for replying.👍
Aramis....whew, what a classic. I love how you called it as not being to animalic
Your high-school scents are dope...I wore YSL L'homme and CK eternity. I just got a bottle of pr pour homme not a week ago, and I absolutely love it. PR pour homme is so fresh and green/soapy; I can't stop wearing it.
Still have half of my vintage bottle - love the scent.
I also used to wear Givenchy Pi, Boss #1, and SIR Canada Cedar.
Paco Rabanne ...RIP, Thank you so much for sharing this review. This was a great review and I see in high school you had great taste then from the list of the fragrances that you wore😃
Mu favourite scent of all time. Its just so old-fashioned and classic. Its a bit strong especially compared to the more subtle scents of today, but its so good.
Got my bottle a few days ago, found your channel from joy amin's mentions
From all my Vintage Fragrances . Pacco Rabanne Pour Homme has aged the best! It is still wearable ! Compare This to Quorum from Puig ! Day and night ! Quorum smells soooooo Old Man like ... such a Grandpa scent ! But Pacco Rabanne is much more Timeless
It smell a little bit as Alfred Sung pour Homme
@@mountanarivera4450 Sung Homme smelled like Big Red cinnamon gum to me, and nothing else. Wouldn't wear it as a cologne ever.
My late father's fragrance this one is personal.
Great review and a refreshing change from all the modern sweet stuff 👍🏻
It is such a clean masculine smell. It doesn't smell like you are a douchey guy either. It was my Dads cologne. Very big in Latin culture!!! 🇨🇺
My father used it till his death ,nostalgic and legendary cologne
Thank you so much for watching and sharing
I ordered it yesterday, today you are reviewing it. What a great coincidence!
One of my all time favorites and have been wearing it since the early 1980s. Could you explain about the new larger logo on the new bottles? Some places have the older smaller design and this that you have. Has there been a recent reformulation or just a restyled logo?
The Vintage bottles have the smaller letters PR.--Much smaller than the bigger PR on the bottle in this video. I took a chance just a few months ago, and bought a Vintage bottle that was still factory sealed. Unfortunately, I lost my "gamble" and it was spoiled and unwearable. I had a bottle in the 80s, but I didn't think the latest version would be near as good as my old version. Maybe I'll blind buy today's version someday. 😊
My signature scent in the last 40 years!
Been staring at this one for months. Think l will grab a bottle now! I have a current love affair with green fragrances
Hope you enjoy it! It's a classic.
The green colognes are the only ones my wife will let me wear 😮 She hates the sweet blue frags.
typical frangrance in the 70s and 80s almost smells the same from any brands 🤣🤣🤣
Hello Steven, how are you? I'm digging the video and review. This brings back memories, that green powerhouse was one of my favorite. I started with Avon black Seude cologne, Lagerfeld, and Paco Rabane. Thank you for this video. Stay safe brother
You're so welcome, Greg! Thank you for watching!
A different review I feel. I enjoyed it as much from an entertainment factor as I did find it to be the usual format of informative. I also felt it was presented with an extra bit of care and romanticism and I think respect. Top stuff, great content.
In my younger days I wore Paco and Polo Green and the ladies loved it! I have many expensive designer scents in my collection now but I still keep a bottle of PR just for casual days.
Rip Paco, I love your work
I bought this and well let me say the I almost threw up ,my toes curled ewwwww that and aramis what was I thinking wearing this stuff in the 80's must have been too much weed back then
IFRA restrictions on oakmoss really wiped out its once legendary performance, but the current formulation at least does smell quite like the scent I remember.
It strikes me as soapier these days, but so does Drakkar Noir - and I think that's largely because they've been around so long that new and unique notes to my youthful nose aren't so new any more.
Yeah, that's a great way of putting it. Oakmoss in perfumes is not what it used to be.
People who produced IFRA restrictions on oakmoss should go to Jail because they killed most beauty and long lasting perfumes out there🖐🖐🖐🖐🖐🖐🖐🖐🖐🖐🖐🖐🖐🖐
I love the soap and shaving creamy notes of Paco Rabanne Pour Homme and Drakkar Noir. Some of the main reasons I keep buying them. I like smelling like shaving cream and soap I'm easy to please.
I used that back in the 80s its was my signature fragrance in the early 80s
The rosewood note in this fragrance supports the oakmoss so well! Love Paco Rabanne Pour Homme. 👍😉
i don't know why but Paco Rabanne Pour Homme smells like a church to me
When these things used to be sold in good shops in very cheap prices in year 2000 , we ignored these things but now we run behind these perfumes
It's my favourite fragrance of all time...
My late father used to wear this fragrance 🥰 My his soul rest in peace
A matter of personal preference.. well said
I have this and Versace L’Homme and they both remind me of each other
Rip Paco. 1 million is forever a classic
I still use it, and the amount of compliments i gets is surreal, when i tell them it's Paco Rabanne pour homme the old one they look at me like "really"
This is a really good fragrance. I have it and use it till this day. Pure barbershop scent.
What’s it, like a sweet barbershop scent?
@@Cynical496 very little sweet, herbal and fresh type of scent.
@@markart157 ah okay. Got my eyes set on Dboy and Amouage Reflection Man
I've almost finished up my fourth bottle of PRPH, and getting ready to order another.
My favorite from the house still wear this on occasions and will always have along with Drakkar Noir
Good choices.
iDid not know that fragances that are consider to be classics, iconic, or described as a mature smell, are the definition of being "out-dated"🤦🏻♂️ Who even comeout with that theory!🤦🏻♂️A classic will always remain a classic.
PLEASE HELP 🆘♨️🆘 We had a French exchange student in the late 90’s. He had a Silver bottle of Paco Rabanne.. I was IN LOVE. Who can help me figure it out? 😭😭😭
Late teens In the early 90’s I was given a tiny sampler bottle of this, like a vial without the spray nozzle. I would just dab a tiny amount on both sides of my neck. The Spanish girls loved it. They would go “ohhhhhh! and want to cuddle. Lol! The ironic part is now this fragrance seems to be regarded as an old man smell.
Stupid question, but does it smells like Kouros? Cuz I tried a sampel of Kouros, and I didnt liked it :/ Its reminds me the urinal cake's smell, but I really like oakmoss! :D
I want something near creed Aventus , but less than 100$.$. thanks.
Paco Rabanne Pour Homme is undeniably the absolute balls 💈🧼💪😎
This is a green soapy masterpiece. Kind of reminds me of a zestier Irish Spring soap bar. Better, more wearable than the og Polo (green). Doesnt smell dated or 'old man' just smells soapy clean, woody green and masculine.
🤩👌😀👍😍
I didn't love it at that time ..I change to jules dior 😂❤
How do i open the cologne mine came with the sprayer sperate in the box
I just love this video , I have this fragance in my collection, one of my favorites, saludos from san Jose ca
What you never wore Aspen? Lol
Dayum bro you brought me back in time with that ASPEN 😂
Hey Steven, let's see what you got for us today.
Might pick this up for spring, as last spring i wore azzaro pour homme a bunch, so i need something else this spring 🌱🌼👌
Get it. You won't regret it. I've had both and imo Paco's better.
Those were the days Stephen 😉👍
Loved your video idea! Great throwback! Plus an added bonus - I've learned the word "verdant" 😜
Yay! Thank you!
That was my high school fragrance.
Nice!
👍👍👍👍
Bought it today
Wear it in good health!
Yes! I have one now.
So glad to hear that!
Good wrk steve
Thank you so much, Adjei!
SOTD Nishane Ani
Amazing fragrance