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Paloma Picasso is a designer that was fairly active in the 1980s through the 1990s. Since then, there hasn’t been any new releases, and there weren’t that many to begin with. However, despite the limited options, this brand still produced some well loved gems during its shorter run. Plus, you can still find bottles with plenty of availability. In this post, I want to present what I feel are the top 3 perfume options from Paloma Picasso.
What are the Top Paloma Picasso Fragrances?
Best Overall Perfume
Tentations– The others on this list, were releases from the 1980s, while Tentations came about in during the mid-1990s. Nonetheless, it lived up to its predecessors and exceeded them, in my opinion.
For me, Tentations is the best smelling Paloma Picasso release, and I definitely prefer its scent to the other two. Nonetheless, it won’t be for everyone.
Tentations is a spicy and warm scent, with cinnamon and pepper, among other spiced ingredients. It has a layer of sweetness and a bit of a boozy kick, from the included vodka note. At times, it is smoky; then, it is sweet and spicy. Really unique and a very deep fragrance. Harder to find a bottle, nowadays, and may be priced really high.
Runner Up Fragrance
Mon Parfum– This is a honeyed sweet and dry wintertime fragrance, that smells quite a bit like its predecessor, found below. However, Mon Parfum does its own thing, including losing the civet note which can be quite polarizing.
Lots of oakmoss here, along with ylang ylang, hyacinth, and angelica. It has a finish of the oak moss, sandalwood and other dry feeling ingredients. Mon Parfum is best used in the autumn and winter months, has a classic 1980s feel, and leaves you with a classy and elegant aroma.
Most Popular
Paloma Picasso – The namesake fragrance is the best seller of the lot and shares a very similar scent to Knowing by Estee Lauder. So, if you’re familiar with that one, its about what you can expect This one is a bit warmer, has a deeper/darker feel to it, than the Estee Lauder perfume.
Nonetheless, it can lighten up somewhat, as it moves along. It gives you a carnation, coriander, and citrus opening act. Followed by a musky, and at times, rough middle act.
Later, it feels woodier, cleaner, and somewhat herbal. Very interesting scent, that can absolutely pack a punch. Mon Parfum and this are nearly the same, but different enough, to be distinct. If you want more musk and floral notes; this would be your go to.
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