Paloma Picasso 1996 EDP

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Tentations

by Sophia Grojsman , Max Gavarry

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Paloma Picasso Tentations is an Eau de Parfum launched in 1996, created by Sophia Grojsman and Max Gavarry. Tentations opens with Vodka, Bergamot, Orange Blossom, and Pepper, settles into a heart of Spicy Notes, Rose, Jasmine, and Orchid, and dries down to a base of Musk, Cedar, Sandalwood, and Tonka Bean. Paloma Picasso's Tentations carries an Acquired verdict, a floral-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
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Tentations 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

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.

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
  • 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

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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