Paco Rabanne CALANDRE Eau De Toilette 100ml (3.4 Fl.Oz) EDT perfume

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If those dresses were ‘unwearable’, though, his fragrances are anything but: Paco Rabanne‘s signature has always been to take the unconventional and create a classic. ‘I like my fragrances to be fresh first, then structured, full of vibrations and contrasts,’ says Paco Rabanne. Echoing that philosophy, the recent scents from this avant-garde designer name are incredibly widely worn. Rabanne had paid for years of architectural studies – he specialised in reinforced concrete construction – by making abstract jewellery and novelty buttons of metal, leather, even coffee beans for the houses of Schiaparelli (he retained for life her Surrealist tastes), Dior, Balenciaga, Cardin and Givenchy. He also sketched for them and shoe designer Charles Jourdan, and, in the early 1960s, fabricated wild accessories for young ready-to-wear designers such as Emmanuelle Khanh. Born in 1934 in the Basque Country, he escaped the Spanish Civil War by fleeing to France at the age of five alongside his mother, a head seamstress at Balenciaga. For his debut couture collection in 1966, he presented "12 unwearable dresses in contemporary materials". But in 1966 he created a storm in the fashion world with his debut collection: ’12 Unwearable Dresses in Contemporary Materials’. It turned fashion on its head, put him on the map – and what’s even more extraordinary is that many of those dresses still look utterly contemporary.

Baroness Helen Bachofen von Echt wore the dress to a party in New York where she danced with Frank Sinatra, according to the V&A museum. Other eccentricities were endearing. Rabanne’s life was austere: he dressed with priestly simplicity, owned few possessions, and at one time supported Benedictine-run hospices for Aids sufferers from the proceeds of his work. He was made an officer of the Légion d’Honneur in 2010. We are grateful to Monsieur Rabanne for establishing our avant-garde heritage and defining a future of limitless possibilities." 'Radical, rebellious spirit'

The parent company of Paco Rabanne, who has been working with the brand since the 1960s and launched the perfume Calandre in Spain, France and the US in 1969, also paid tribute.

Alongside French designers Pierre Cardin and Andre Courreges, he helped upset the status quo of Paris fashion of the time, earning him the moniker of "enfant terrible". However, Olympéa is also known for its duality. After the initial touch of vanilla, you'll find floral and aquatic notes shining through. One may think these contrasting scents would clash, but Olympéa manages to bring them together gracefully. There's a touch of patchouli in there, too! Lady Million generally gives you a sort of floral sweetness that isn't too strong or heavy. Instead, it balances its notes to provide a great fragrance. Liberally applied, Calandre lasts hours on my skin, but it’s quiet after the first hour. I also have an old bottle of Eau de Calandre that’s brighter up top and thinner in the middle than the regular Calandre, but still wonderful. The bottle I’m sampling from for this review is probably from the 1980s, and isn’t labeled for its concentration.Olympéa gives you the power to step into a room and make heads turn like the goddesses themselves blessed you. If vanilla has always been your go-to scent, you're going to love Olympéa Eau de Parfum. Olympéa places emphasis on salty vanilla and harmonizes with a dash of cashmere wood and ambergris. THE BEGINNING OF A SAGA OF SUCCESS . With this launch Paco Rabanne burst into the perfume sector. A creation that opened the doors for him, creating a great empire, which today is one of the most recognized and acclaimed in perfumery. CALANDRE by Paco Rabanne is a women's “Eau de Parfum” that is included in the Floral family, launched in 1969 by the perfumer Michel Hy. Lady Million's scent brings forth an image of classic, Hollywood, feminine beauty – a strong and gentle woman with a sweet smile who always appears put together. Lady Million initially welcomes you with the sweet embrace of raspberry and citrus with a slight hint of neroli.

Pure XS for Her is definitely a sensual perfume and feels like butter on your skin, creating that signature intimate vibe that women love about this fragrance. Pure XS for Her was designed to feel orgasmic, so if you're looking for something extra for date night, this is it! Paco Rabanne Olympéa Blossom With this perfume, the Spanish designer made himself known in the world of selective perfumery. An elegant and sophisticated composition, just like its haute couture designs. A classic and formal scent, perfect for any time of day, paying a clear tribute to Rabanne's passion for the female gender. He added: "Who but Paco Rabanne could imagine a fragrance called Calandre - the word means automobile grille you know - and turn it into an icon of modern femininity? Rabanne, whose real name was Francisco Rabaneda Cuervo, founded the renowned fashion house named after him in 1966. This included the famous chain mail-inspired minidress made of silver plastic plates which was worn over a flesh-coloured bodysuit.Paco Rabanne Ultrared takes us through a field of ripe strawberries and is reminiscent of the first flowers of spring. Paco Rabanne Ultrared is perfect for women with festive hearts and makes for a great day-to-day fragrance. This is a wonderfully light fragrance that's perfect for any time of the day. Paco Rabanne Olympéa Legend is for the adventurous woman who isn't afraid to seek out and conquer. Olympéa Legend is a proud scent reminiscent of the hot sand and desert flowers. Currently we can describe this perfume as a traditional fragrance, which invites us to return to the past and allows us to relive great moments.