Roberto Cavalli 2016 EDP

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Paradiso Assoluto

by Louise Turner

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Roberto Cavalli Paradiso Assoluto is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2016, created by Louise Turner. Paradiso Assoluto opens with Wisteria, Bergamot, Lemon, and Grapefruit, settles into a heart of Jasmine, Lily, and Passionfruit, and dries down to a base of Sandalwood, Patchouli, Vanilla, and Cashmeran. Roberto Cavalli's Paradiso Assoluto carries a Favourite verdict, a fruity-led wear.

Paradiso Assoluto is a divisive beast: some hail it as a sensual, exotic floral bomb, perfect for a tropical holiday vibe. Others find it an overpowering, sharp mess, barely there, or even headache-inducing. Definitely not a blind-buy.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Sensual
  • Bold
  • Warm
  • Luxurious
  • Exotic
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Paradiso Assoluto 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
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 Summer Fall
Also Works:
Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Given its strong projection and excellent longevity, this fragrance isn't suitable for office wear where subtlety is key. Its sensual and warm character, with a touch of exoticism, makes it an ideal choice for dates and evening events, while its richness can also carry well in a formal setting.

Ingredients and allergens

ALCOHOL DENAT., FRAGRANCE, WATER, LINALOOL, HYDROXYCITRONELLAL, COUMARIN, LIMONENE, BENZYL SALICYLATE, CITRONELLOL, BHT, CINNAMYL ALCOHOL, HEXYL CINNAMAL, ISOEUGENOL, METHYL 2-OCTYNOATE, FARNESOL, BENZYL ALCOHOL, BENZYL BENZOATE, GERANIOL, ACRYLATES/OCTYLACRYLAMIDE COPOLYMER, HYDROLYZED JOJOBA ESTERS.

From a shop in the United Kingdom. Boxes sold in other countries can differ.

Another shop's list names different allergens.

Named in this list, in standard patch-test panels

Other allergens named in this list

Lists change between batches and markets, so check the box of the bottle you have. "Parfum" covers substances the label does not name, and we highlight only the allergens we could match. If you have a diagnosed allergy, look for the name your clinic gave you on your own packaging.

About

This one hits you with a jolt of zesty bergamot, grapefruit, and lemon, quickly spiced up with pink pepper and the soft, powdery caress of wisteria. Then, a rich heart of jasmine, lily, and a hint of passionfruit unfolds, leading to a plush, warm base of creamy vanilla, sandalwood, cashmeran, and patchouli. It's a journey from vibrant citrus to a deep, sensual drydown.

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Where to buy

Prices for the United States · · checked 18 October

1.7 fl oz (50 ml) 1 offer
FragranceNet $16.56/fl oz +$8.95 delivery $27.99 Buy →
2.5 fl oz (75 ml) 1 offer
Fragrance365 $26.02/fl oz - $66.00 Buy →

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