Paloma Picasso 1984 EDP

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Paloma Picasso

by Francis Bocris

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Paloma Picasso Paloma Picasso is an Eau de Parfum launched in 1984, created by Francis Bocris. Paloma Picasso opens with Angelica, Bergamot, Lemon, and Neroli, settles into a heart of Hyacinth, Patchouli, Jasmine, and Ylang-Ylang, and dries down to a base of Musk, Amber, Sandalwood, and Vetiver. Paloma Picasso's Paloma Picasso carries an Acquired verdict, a floral-led wear.

This isn't a shy scent, darling. Paloma Picasso is a bold, take-no-prisoners chypre that screams 80s glam, but in the best possible way. Love it or loathe it, you won't forget it, and you certainly won't smell like anyone else in the room. Some find it a bit much, but if you're after 'dark, sensual, and a bit raunchy', this is your girl.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Bold
  • Mysterious
  • Sophisticated
  • Elegant
  • Sensual
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Paloma Picasso Eau de Parfum 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

This powerful, long-lasting scent with significant sillage is too dominant for most office environments, though a factory worker found it a pleasant aroma for their workspace. It truly shines for date nights and formal events, exuding a confident, sexy aura. It's far too heavy for casual daytime wear 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

  • Citral Geranial from Lemon
  • Geraniol from Rose
  • Oakmoss Evernia prunastri extract from Oakmoss

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 dimly lit, velvet-draped room where woody depths meet musky intrigue. Rose and carnation bloom with a honeyed, thorny defiance, spiced by coriander and a green whisper of angelica. As it settles, a rich tapestry of civet, castoreum, and oakmoss emerges, creating an animalic purr that's both dirty and elegant. Vetiver and sandalwood ground the composition, leaving a profoundly sensual and captivating trail.

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