Paloma Picasso 1992 EDT

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Minotaure

by Michel Almairac

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Paloma Picasso Minotaure is an Eau de Toilette launched in 1992, created by Michel Almairac. Minotaure opens with Fruity Notes, Bergamot, Coriander, and Galbanum, settles into a heart of Rose, Jasmine, Geranium, and Lily of the Valley, and dries down to a base of Musk, Amber, Cedar, and Sandalwood. Paloma Picasso's Minotaure carries a Favourite verdict, a green-led wear.

This 90s classic is a frustrating tale of two perfumes. The vintage Minotaure is a complex, seductive masterpiece, while current versions are a watered-down shadow of their former self. Seek out the original, if you can, to experience its true charm.
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Minotaure 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
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Fall Winter
Also Works:
Summer

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

The vintage formulation's strong projection and longevity make it less suitable for office wear, but perfect for dates and evening events. Modern formulations, with their weaker performance, could be worn more casually, though its rich character still leans away from daytime or sport.

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
  • Rose geranium Pelargonium Graveolens Oil from Geranium
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk
  • Vanillin from Vanilla

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

Minotaure opens with a vibrant, fresh burst of fruity notes, tart bergamot, and a green, slightly spicy uplift from galbanum and tarragon. This energetic start quickly melds into a floral heart of rose and lily of the valley before descending into a warm, creamy embrace. A rich vanilla and tonka bean combination, with smooth sandalwood and musky amber, defines the alluring dry down. Hints of aldehydes add a unique effervescent quality throughout.

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