Paloma Picasso 1984 EDT

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Paloma Picasso

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Paloma Picasso Paloma Picasso is an Eau de Toilette launched in 1984. Paloma Picasso opens with Bergamot, Lemon, Neroli, and Coriander, settles into a heart of Hyacinth, Jasmine, Lily of the Valley, and Mimosa, 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.

Paloma Picasso EDT is a divisive classic, admired for its confident, unapologetic chypre character, yet equally scorned as an 'old lady' scent. It's a statement fragrance that commands attention, not for the faint of heart.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Confident
  • Bold
  • Sophisticated
  • Elegant
  • Classic
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Paloma Picasso 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
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter
Also Works:
Spring Summer

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

While some find the EDT version more subdued than the EDP, it still projects a strong presence due to its chypre nature and animalic notes. It's best suited for formal events and dates, or cooler casual settings, rather than the office or active wear, where its boldness might be overwhelming.

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
  • 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

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

This opens with a bold aldehyde burst, brightened by citrus and a spicy kick of coriander. The heart unfurls into a rich floral bouquet of hyacinth, rose, and jasmine, settling into a deep, earthy base of oakmoss, vetiver, and civet. Expect a clean, musky drydown with a hint of animalic warmth.

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