Paloma Picasso 1996 Edp

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Tentations

by Sophia Grojsman , Max Gavarry

Paloma Picasso Tentations is an Eau de Parfum launched in 1996, created by Sophia Grojsman and Max Gavarry. Tentations opens with Bergamot, Peach, Pepper, and Orange Blossom, settles into a heart of Cinnamon, Carnation, Rose, and Jasmine, and dries down to a base of Musk, Cedar, Incense, and Benzoin. Paloma Picasso's Tentations carries an Acquired verdict, a warm spicy-led wear.

This discontinued 90s powerhouse is a love-it-or-hate-it affair. For some, it's a sublime, boozy Christmas pudding of a scent; for others, a harsh, peppery "old lady" fragrance. It's certainly a bold statement, not for the faint of heart, but those who adore it do so with fervent passion.
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  • Bold
  • Sensual
  • Warm
  • Classic
  • Luxurious
Tentations Eau de Parfum bottle

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Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 5%
Floral 23%
Fruity 9%
Green 2%
Sweet 24%
Warm 27%
Woody 11%
Earthy 7%
Animalic 6%
Fresh 13%

Mood Profile

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

Accords

Warm Spicy
100%
Amber
75%
Floral
57%
Sweet
53%
Woody
50%

Notes

Top Notes

Peach 27% Vodka 23% Pepper 19% Orange Blossom 17% Bergamot 13%

Heart Notes

Spicy 21% Carnation 20% Cinnamon 19% Rose 14% Orchid 13% Jasmine 12%

Base Notes

Benzoin 14% Myrrh 14% Tonka Bean 13% Incense 13% Sandalwood 13% Labdanum 11% Musk 11% Cedar 11%

Performance

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

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Its potent projection and warm, spicy amber profile make it unsuitable for the office or casual daytime wear. However, its sensual and luxurious nature, with frequent mentions of "night out" and "evening wear," positions it perfectly for dates and formal events.

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About

Tentations opens with a bold, almost stinging shot of pepper and vodka, quickly softened by the sweet, liqueur-like caress of peach and bright orange blossom. The heart blooms into a spiced floral bouquet, where warm cinnamon, carnal carnation, and delicate rose mingle, hinting at distant festive warmth. As it settles, a rich, dark amber develops, weaving through notes of smoky incense, earthy myrrh, and creamy sandalwood, culminating in a deeply sensual and balsamic dry-down.

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