Elizabeth Taylor 1988 EDT

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Passion

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Elizabeth Taylor Passion is an Eau de Toilette launched in 1988. Passion opens with Bergamot, Ylang-Ylang, Lily of the Valley, and Gardenia, settles into a heart of Spicy Notes, Cedar, Sandalwood, and Patchouli, and dries down to a base of Musk, Leather, Oakmoss, and Vanilla. Elizabeth Taylor's Passion carries an Acquired verdict, a floral-led wear.

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

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

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.

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
  • Oakmoss Evernia prunastri extract from Oakmoss

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • 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

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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