Elizabeth Taylor 1991 EDT

F ££ Acquired

White Diamonds

by Carlos Benaïm

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Elizabeth Taylor White Diamonds is an Eau de Toilette launched in 1991, created by Carlos Benaïm. White Diamonds opens with Bergamot, Orange, Neroli, and Lily, settles into a heart of Rose, Jasmine, Iris, and Tuberose, and dries down to a base of Musk, Amber, Sandalwood, and Patchouli. Elizabeth Taylor's White Diamonds carries an Acquired verdict, a floral-led wear.

White Diamonds is an absolute icon, despite what the kids say. It's potent, polarising, and totally refuses to play by modern rules. Love it or hate it, you cannot ignore this sparkling, unapologetic diva.
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  • Confident
  • Bold
  • Sophisticated
  • Classic
  • Luxurious
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White Diamonds 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:
Spring Fall Winter

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, coupled with its aldehydic white floral character, make it less suited for an office but perfect for formal events or grand occasions. For casual wear, a light hand is essential, and it's certainly not a gym scent.

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

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bitter orange peel Citrus Aurantium Amara Peel Oil from Neroli
  • Neroli Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Oil from Neroli
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk
  • 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

Imagine stepping into a grand, opulent ballroom, the air shimmering with aldehydes that evoke cool, diamond-like brilliance. A lavish bouquet of white florals - dominant lily, jasmine, and tuberose - unfurls, backed by plush yellow florals like ylang-ylang. As it settles, warm, grounding notes of spicy carnation and comforting sandalwood emerge, enveloped in a clean, musky aura, leaving a trail of soapy sophistication.

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