Olympéa Solar by Paco Rabanne
Brand: Paco Rabanne
Concentration: EDP
Scent overview
A sunny white floral: orange blossom, orange peel and mandarin over tiare flower, solar notes and oakmoss, on ylang-ylang and benzoin.
Is Olympéa Solar worth it?
How it smells: Opens with orange blossom, orange and mandarin orange, tiare flower and solar notes at the heart, then dries down to ylang-ylang and benzoin.
Scent Score: 63/100 (Good). Overhyped. People talk about it, but it disappoints or splits opinion. Sample it before you buy a bottle. Performance 65, versatility 73, layerability 43 and value 65, each out of 100.
Scent Character
EDP · Introduced 2022 · Women
Key accords: Orange Blossom, Orange, Mandarin Orange, Tiare Flower, Solar Notes, White Flowers
Top Notes
- Orange Blossom
- Orange
- Mandarin Orange
Heart Notes
- Tiare Flower
- Solar Notes
- White Flowers
- Oakmoss
Base Notes
- Ylang-Ylang
- Benzoin
Occasions: Daytime, Date, Casual
Seasons: Spring, Summer
Fragrance overview
Olympéa Solar by Paco Rabanne belongs to the floral fragrance family. A sunny white floral: orange blossom, orange peel and mandarin over tiare flower, solar notes and oakmoss, on ylang-ylang and benzoin. Olympéa Solar opens with Orange Blossom, Orange, and Mandarin Orange. The heart brings Tiare Flower, Solar Notes, White Flowers, and Oakmoss. It dries down to Ylang-Ylang and Benzoin.
How to wear Olympéa Solar
On skin, Olympéa Solar by Paco Rabanne has very Good longevity, moderate projection, an intensity of 6/10, EDP concentration. It's best in spring and summer. Reach for it for daytime, date, and casual. Its best layering match in the catalog is Wanted by Night by Azzaro. Apply Olympéa Solar first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Wanted by Night on top for woody lift. Start with 2 sprays Olympéa Solar : 2 sprays Wanted by Night and adjust to taste.
How the notes develop
Olympéa Solar opens with Orange Blossom, Orange, and Mandarin Orange.
The heart brings Tiare Flower, Solar Notes, White Flowers, and Oakmoss.
It dries down to Ylang-Ylang and Benzoin.
What to layer with Olympéa Solar
Wanted by Night by Azzaro
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Floral and woody scents naturally complement each other, and they share mandarin orange and benzoin.
Order: Apply Olympéa Solar first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Wanted by Night on top for woody lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Olympéa Solar : 2 sprays Wanted by Night
Portfolio Neroli Canvas by Al Haramain
BuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission. Is FragranceNet legit?Signature Worthy · 98/99
Floral and citrus scents naturally complement each other, and they share orange blossom and mandarin orange.
Order: Apply Olympéa Solar first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Portfolio Neroli Canvas on top for citrus lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Olympéa Solar : 2 sprays Portfolio Neroli Canvas
Woody Oakmoss by Dossier
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Floral and woody scents naturally complement each other, and they share orange and oakmoss.
Order: Apply Olympéa Solar first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Woody Oakmoss on top for woody lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Olympéa Solar : 2 sprays Woody Oakmoss
Neroli Nasimba by Maison Crivelli
Signature Worthy · 97/99
Floral and fresh scents naturally complement each other, and they share orange blossom and mandarin orange.
Order: Apply Olympéa Solar first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Neroli Nasimba on top for fresh lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Olympéa Solar : 2 sprays Neroli Nasimba
Terre d'Hermès Parfum by Hermès
BuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission.Signature Worthy · 97/99
Floral and woody scents naturally complement each other, and they share orange, oakmoss, and benzoin.
Order: Apply Olympéa Solar first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Terre d'Hermès Parfum on top for woody lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Olympéa Solar : 2 sprays Terre d'Hermès Parfum
Pairings to approach with care
A*Men Eau de Toilette by Mugler
Not Recommended · 30/99
A*Men Eau de Toilette has noticeably more projection — use a lighter touch with it to keep the blend balanced. A*Men Eau de Toilette brings a gourmand contrast to this floral scent.
Order: Apply Olympéa Solar first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer A*Men Eau de Toilette on top for gourmand lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Olympéa Solar : 1 spray A*Men Eau de Toilette
Tobacco Vanille by Tom Ford
Not Recommended · 31/99
Tobacco Vanille has noticeably more projection — use a lighter touch with it to keep the blend balanced. Tobacco Vanille brings a tobacco contrast to this floral scent.
Order: Apply Olympéa Solar first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Tobacco Vanille on top for tobacco lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Olympéa Solar : 1 spray Tobacco Vanille
Related fragrances and why
- Olympéa by Paco RabanneBuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission. Is FragranceNet legit?— Another version of Olympéa from Paco Rabanne.
- Wanted by Night by Azzaro — Both include mandarin orange and benzoin.
- Portfolio Neroli Canvas by Al HaramainBuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission. Is FragranceNet legit?— Both include orange blossom and mandarin orange.
- Woody Oakmoss by Dossier — Both include orange and oakmoss.
Frequently asked questions
Which notes are listed for Olympéa Solar?
Olympéa Solar opens with Orange Blossom, Orange, and Mandarin Orange. The heart brings Tiare Flower, Solar Notes, White Flowers, and Oakmoss. It dries down to Ylang-Ylang and Benzoin.
How long does Olympéa Solar last, and how strong is it?
Olympéa Solar by Paco Rabanne has very Good longevity, moderate projection, an intensity of 6/10, EDP concentration.
When should you wear Olympéa Solar?
It's best in spring and summer. It suits daytime, date, and casual.
What layers well with Olympéa Solar?
Wanted by Night by Azzaro is its strongest match (98% compatibility). Floral and woody scents naturally complement each other, and they share mandarin orange and benzoin. Apply Olympéa Solar first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Wanted by Night on top for woody lift. Start with 2 sprays Olympéa Solar : 2 sprays Wanted by Night.
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