Elizabeth Taylor 1993 EDT

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Diamonds and Rubies

by Sophia Grojsman

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Elizabeth Taylor Diamonds and Rubies is an Eau de Toilette launched in 1993, created by Sophia Grojsman. Diamonds and Rubies opens with Rose, Lily, Lilac, and Almond, settles into a heart of Spicy Notes, Jasmine, Ylang-Ylang, and Lily of the Valley, and dries down to a base of Musk, Amber, Cedar, and Sandalwood. Elizabeth Taylor's Diamonds and Rubies carries a Statement verdict, a sweet-led wear.

This Sophia Grojsman masterpiece can be divisive, often requiring patience to get past a tricky opening. Those who connect with it find a surprisingly rich, warm, and sophisticated floral-fruity, ideal for cooler weather and offering incredible value.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Confident
  • Romantic
  • Sophisticated
  • Classic
  • Warm
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Diamonds and Rubies Eau de Toilette bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter
Also Works:
Spring

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its potent projection and long-lasting nature make it less suitable for office environments. The romantic and warm floral-fruity profile, combined with its strong presence, is perfect for dates and evening events, while its cozy depth also works for casual wear in cooler months.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

In standard patch-test panels

  • Geraniol from Rose

Other declarable allergens

  • Bitter almond Benzaldehyde from Almond
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk
  • Vanillin from Vanilla
  • Ylang-ylang Cananga Odorata Flower Extract from Ylang-Ylang

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Diamonds and Rubies opens with a powdery blast of red rose, sweet peach, and a hint of almond, softened by lilac and lily. The heart deepens with a rich floral bouquet of jasmine and ylang-ylang, spiced with heliotrope. The drydown settles into a comforting, warm embrace of vanilla, creamy sandalwood, and amber, underpinned by a soft, musky cedar. It's a complex, opulent take on a classic floral, with a delicious spiced peach adding intrigue.

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