Elizabeth Taylor 1988 Edp

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Passion

Elizabeth Taylor Passion is an Eau de Parfum launched in 1988. The fragrance opens with Lily Of The Valley, Aldehydes, Gardenia, and Ylang-Ylang, settles into a heart of Orris, Rose, Jasmine, and Honey, and dries down to a base of Civet, Coconut, Leather, and Oakmoss.

Our verdict on Passion: Acquired

Passion is properly divisive: a beastly, gothic powder-bomb, beloved by those who want to smell dark and mysterious, but completely overwhelming for others. Definitely a 'try before you buy' to see if you're a vamp or a victim.
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  • Bold
  • Mysterious
  • Sophisticated
  • Sensual
  • Classic
Passion Eau de Parfum bottle

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Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 4%
Floral 25%
Fruity 3%
Green 8%
Sweet 20%
Warm 14%
Woody 11%
Earthy 13%
Animalic 16%
Fresh 13%

Mood Profile

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

Accords

Woody
100%
Powdery
96%
Animalic
88%
Warm Spicy
83%
White Floral
83%

Notes

Top Notes

Aldehydes 20% Coriander 15% Gardenia 15% Artemisia 14% Ylang-Ylang 14% Bergamot 11% Lily Of The Valley 11%

Heart Notes

Spicy 12% Sandalwood 11% Tuberose 11% Honey 11% Patchouli 10% Orris 9% Heliotrope 9% Cedar 9% Jasmine 9% Rose 8%

Base Notes

Incense 18% Civet 17% Leather 15% Oakmoss 15% Musk 13% Vanilla 11% Coconut 10%

Performance

Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Its nuclear projection and lasting power make it too potent for office wear, but perfect for dates and formal events where you want to make a statement. Reviewers often mention wearing it for 'naughty nights' or 'gothic' occasions rather than casual daytime activities.

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About

Bold, unashamedly 80s, Passion opens with a punch of bright aldehydes and rich white florals like gardenia and ylang-ylang, laced with a hint of spice. The heart quickly deepens into a warm, powdery embrace of orris, honey, and prominent sandalwood. The dry-down is where the true character emerges: a long-lasting, sensual base of civet, leather, oakmoss, and incense, creating a dark, animalic warmth contrasted with creamy vanilla.

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