Olympéa by Paco Rabanne
Brand: Paco Rabanne
Concentration: EDP
What it smells like
A floral gourmand with a divine vanilla and sandalwood base, warm and addictive.
Is Olympéa worth it?
How it smells: Opens with water jasmine, green mandarin and ginger flower, vanilla and salt at the heart, then dries down to cashmere wood and ambergris.
Scent Score: 71/100 (Good). Lives up to the hype. People talk about it, and it delivers. Performance 76, reputation 74, versatility 75, layerability 48 and value 76, each out of 100.
Buyers say it lasts long, smells sweet and gets compliments. Some say it's too strong. Buyers rate it 4.5 out of 5 across 91 FragranceNet reviews.
Scent Character
Floral · Oriental Floral
EDP · Introduced 2015 · Women
Key accords: Water Jasmine, Green Mandarin, Ginger flower, Vanilla, Salt, Cashmere Wood
Top Notes
- Water Jasmine
- Green Mandarin
- Ginger flower
Heart Notes
- Vanilla
- Salt
Base Notes
- Cashmere Wood
- Ambergris
- Sandalwood
Occasions: Date Night, Nighttime
Seasons: Spring, Fall, Winter
Fragrance overview
Olympéa by Paco Rabanne belongs to the floral fragrance family. A floral gourmand with a divine vanilla and sandalwood base, warm and addictive. Olympéa opens with Water Jasmine, Green Mandarin, and Ginger flower. The heart brings Vanilla and Salt. It dries down to Cashmere Wood, Ambergris, and Sandalwood.
How to wear Olympéa
On skin, Olympéa by Paco Rabanne has longevity of 7.6/10 community longevity rating, strong projection, EDP concentration. It's best in spring, fall, and winter. Reach for it for date night and nighttime. Its best layering match in the catalog is Amber Oud Black Edition by Al Haramain. Apply Olympéa first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Amber Oud Black Edition on top for woody lift. Start with 2 sprays Olympéa : 1 spray Amber Oud Black Edition and adjust to taste.
How the notes develop
Olympéa opens with Water Jasmine, Green Mandarin, and Ginger flower.
The heart brings Vanilla and Salt.
It dries down to Cashmere Wood, Ambergris, and Sandalwood.
What to layer with Olympéa
Amber Oud Black Edition by Al Haramain
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Floral and woody scents naturally complement each other, and they share vanilla and ambergris.
Order: Apply Olympéa first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Amber Oud Black Edition on top for woody lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Olympéa : 1 spray Amber Oud Black Edition
Portfolio Royale Stallion by Al Haramain
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Floral and woody scents naturally complement each other, and they share vanilla and sandalwood.
Order: Apply Olympéa first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Portfolio Royale Stallion on top for woody lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Olympéa : 2 sprays Portfolio Royale Stallion
Amber Oud Exclusif Emerald by Al Haramain
BuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission. Is FragranceNet legit?Signature Worthy · 98/99
Floral and woody scents naturally complement each other, and they share ambergris and sandalwood.
Order: Apply Olympéa first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Amber Oud Exclusif Emerald on top for woody lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Olympéa : 2 sprays Amber Oud Exclusif Emerald
Uden by Xerjoff
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Floral and citrus scents naturally complement each other, and they share vanilla and sandalwood.
Order: Apply Olympéa first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Uden on top for citrus lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Olympéa : 2 sprays Uden
Blue Talisman by Ex Nihilo
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Floral and fresh scents naturally complement each other, and they share vanilla and sandalwood.
Order: Apply Olympéa first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Blue Talisman on top for fresh lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Olympéa : 2 sprays Blue Talisman
Pairings to approach with care
Rouge Chaotique by Byredo
Not Recommended · 31/99
Rouge Chaotique has noticeably more projection — use a lighter touch with it to keep the blend balanced. Rouge Chaotique brings an oriental contrast to this floral scent.
Order: Apply Olympéa first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Rouge Chaotique on top for oriental lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Olympéa : 1 spray Rouge Chaotique
Supremacy Incense by Afnan
BuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission. Is FragranceNet legit?Not Recommended · 31/99
Supremacy Incense has noticeably more projection — use a lighter touch with it to keep the blend balanced. Supremacy Incense brings an oriental contrast to this floral scent.
Order: Apply Olympéa first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Supremacy Incense on top for oriental lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Olympéa : 1 spray Supremacy Incense
Related fragrances and why
- Olympéa Solar by Paco Rabanne — Another version of Olympéa from Paco Rabanne.
- Amber Oud Black Edition by Al Haramain — Both include vanilla and ambergris.
- Portfolio Royale Stallion by Al Haramain — Both include vanilla and sandalwood.
- Amber Oud Exclusif Emerald by Al HaramainBuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission. Is FragranceNet legit?— Both include ambergris and sandalwood.
Frequently asked questions
Which notes are listed for Olympéa?
Olympéa opens with Water Jasmine, Green Mandarin, and Ginger flower. The heart brings Vanilla and Salt. It dries down to Cashmere Wood, Ambergris, and Sandalwood.
How long does Olympéa last, and how strong is it?
Olympéa by Paco Rabanne has longevity of 7.6/10 community longevity rating, strong projection, EDP concentration.
When should you wear Olympéa?
It's best in spring, fall, and winter. It suits date night and nighttime.
What layers well with Olympéa?
Amber Oud Black Edition by Al Haramain is its strongest match (98% compatibility). Floral and woody scents naturally complement each other, and they share vanilla and ambergris. Apply Olympéa first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Amber Oud Black Edition on top for woody lift. Start with 2 sprays Olympéa : 1 spray Amber Oud Black Edition.
Explore SCNTMIX
Find layering combinations in MixMode · Read fragrance layering guides
