A painter's daughter built one of the boldest chypre fragrances of the 1980s, and Paloma Picasso Perfume still holds onto that decade's fearlessness toward animalic notes. Carnation, coriander, rose, angelica, neroli, bergamot and Amalfi lemon open this Eau de Parfum spiced and citrus-floral, an unusually complex top a
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Oak Moss, Civetta, Castoreum, Vetiver, Sandalwood, Musk, Amber.
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A painter's daughter built one of the boldest chypre fragrances of the 1980s, and Paloma Picasso Perfume still holds onto that decade's fearlessness toward animalic notes. Carnation, coriander, rose, angelica, neroli, bergamot and Amalfi lemon open this Eau de Parfum spiced and citrus-floral, an unusually complex top accord. Patchouli, hyacinth, jasmine, ylang-ylang and mimosa build a dense, heady core. Oak moss, civet, castoreum, vetiver, sandalwood, musk and amber close out one of the more animalic bases still sold at retail. This Paloma Picasso Eau de Parfum is classed as floral chypre, and it's built for evening wear and formal occasions, dense enough to demand serious commitment from the wearer. Castoreum, an animalic material historically derived from beaver glands and now almost universally replaced by synthetic substitutes across the fragrance industry, was still a hallmark ingredient of serious perfumery when this fragrance launched, and its presence here places Paloma Picasso firmly within an older, more uncompromising tradition. The civet-castoreum pairing in that base is an actual relic of a less risk-averse era in perfumery, uncompromising in a way few contemporary florals would attempt today, and it remains an established reference point for collectors interested in that particular animalic chypre style.
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Paloma Picasso Perfume by Paloma Picasso is a bold, earthy chypre floral from 1984. Carnation, coriander, and rose give it a spicy floral start, jasmine, hyacinth, and ylang-ylang form a lush heart, and oakmoss, sandalwood, and musk with animalic touches make the base deep and mossy.
The top notes are carnation, coriander, rose, angelica, neroli, bergamot, and Amalfi lemon. Patchouli, hyacinth, jasmine, ylang-ylang, and mimosa form the heart, and oakmoss, civetta, castoreum, vetiver, sandalwood, musk, and amber make up the base.
Longevity depends on skin chemistry, application, and weather. Fragrantica reviewers note that current bottles are reformulated and may feel lighter than vintage ones, so wear time can vary.
Evenings, dinners, and dressy events suit its confident, classic character.
Fall and winter suit its mossy, spicy warmth best, and it also works on cool spring evenings.
Fragrantica lists it as a fragrance for women, with a chypre floral profile. Anyone who enjoys classic, mossy scents can wear it, though it is marketed as a women's perfume.
Paloma Picasso Perfume by Paloma Picasso is available at Perfumania. Shoppers can check the product page for current sizes, pricing, and availability.
At Perfumania, Paloma Picasso Perfume is available in 1 oz, 1.7 oz, and 3.4 oz.
Yes, Paloma Picasso Perfume is 100% authentic. Perfumania has helped customers discover genuine fragrances since 1980, with over 200 stores nationwide. We source our products from authorized distributors and reputable suppliers. Our customer service team is here if you have any questions.
Reviewers describe a mossy coriander and bright carnation at the start. Jasmine, hyacinth, and ylang-ylang fill the heart, and oakmoss, sandalwood, and musk linger with a slightly animalic warmth.
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