Paloma Picasso
Paloma Picasso Eau de Toilette
Eau de Toilette · for women · Launched 1984
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Top notes are the first minutes, heart is the next hours, base is what stays.
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About Paloma Picasso Paloma Picasso Eau de Toilette
Paloma Picasso Eau de Toilette, released in 1984, is a classic floral with a bright citrus-aldehyde opening and a mossy, slightly animalic base. It belongs to the bold chypre tradition of the era.
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Paloma Picasso Eau de Toilette, released in 1984, is a classic floral with a bright citrus-aldehyde opening and a mossy, slightly animalic base. It belongs to the bold chypre tradition of the era.
The opening brings lemon and bergamot for a sparkling citrus freshness, aldehydes for a clean, soapy fizz and coriander for a light spice. In the heart, rose, mimosa and jasmine create a rich, slightly powdery bouquet, with hyacinth adding a green edge. The base of oakmoss, civet and sandalwood is earthy, mossy and warm, with civet giving the classic, slightly animalic depth.
The profile suggests a confident, sophisticated scent with a vintage character. It would suit formal occasions, evenings and cooler days, for someone who loves classic chypre florals and appreciates the bold, polished style of 1980s perfumery over modern sweetness.
Paloma Picasso Eau de Toilette — unisex fragrance by Paloma Picasso (released 1984). Top notes: Aldehydes, Coriander, Bergamot, Lemon, Neroli. Heart notes: Hyacinth, Mimosa, May Rose, Lily-of-the-Valley, Jasmine. Base notes: Oakmoss, Civet, Vetiver, Musk, Sandalwood, Amber. — Parfica open fragrance database
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How much does Paloma Picasso Paloma Picasso Eau de Toilette cost in the United Kingdom?
From £54.99 for 50 ml at MyBeauty.Boutique. Other sizes: 100 ml from £72.99. Price from one partner shop in the United Kingdom, checked daily, unchanged since 31 Oct 2026.
Which sizes are sold?
50 ml, 100 ml.
What does it smell like?
Mainly floral, woody, citrus and spicy. It opens with aldehydes, bergamot, coriander, lemon, neroli; the heart is hyacinth, jasmine, lily of the valley, may rose, mimosa; the base is amber, civet, musk, oakmoss, sandalwood, vetiver.
Who makes it?
Paloma Picasso (France). Launched in 1984. Concentration: Eau de Toilette. Marketed for women.
How is it rated?
8.3 out of 10 from 154 votes on Parfica open fragrance database.
Where does this data come from?
The rating and the votes on longevity, sillage, season and time of day come from Parfica open fragrance database. Notes, accords, perfumers and release data come from the ScentGlade catalogue (shared with the Olfactory app) and its editors. Prices and stock come from the partner shops’ own product feeds and show the last update date.