For Women

A bold tapestry of spicy florals, rich woods, and daring green moss—that’s Paloma Picasso. It opens with sharp carnations, coriander, and citrus that electrify the senses, unfurls into a dense bouquet of hyacinth, jasmine, ylang-ylang and mimosa, then settles into a shadowy base of oakmoss, sandalwood, amber, and animal whispers. A fragrance made for elegance with edge.

Fragrance Notes
Top Notes: Carnation, Coriander, Rose, Angelica, Neroli, Bergamot, Amalfi Lemon
Heart Notes: Patchouli, Hyacinth, Jasmine, Ylang-Ylang, Mimosa
Base Notes: Oakmoss, Civet, Castoreum, Vetiver, Sandalwood, Musk, Amber

Scent Story
The journey begins with vibrant spices and flowers—carnation and coriander sharpened by neroli and citrus, delivering a spicy-green spark. As it evolves, rich petals of hyacinth, jasmine, ylang-ylang and mimosa emerge, forming a lush, expressive heart drenched in bold floral character. Finally, the scent dries down to moody woods and moss—oakmoss, sandalwood, and vetiver—with animalic depth from civet and castoreum, anchored by warm musk and amber, creating a long and memorable trail.

Wearability & Lifestyle
Best suited for evenings, colder seasons, or any occasion when you want fragrance with courage, presence, and depth. Great for formal settings, bold style statements, or nights out where you wish to leave an impression. Complements rich, luxurious fabrics—velvet, silk, darker leathers—or structured elegant outfits in deeper tones that match its intensity.

Quick Specs
• Brand: Paloma Picasso
• Fragrance Type: Eau de Parfum
• Launch Year: 1984
• Fragrance Family: Chypre · Floral · Woody Animalic
• Recommended Use: Evening · Fall & Winter · Statement / Bold Feminine Mood

Why You’ll Love It
You’ll love Paloma Picasso for its fearless floral complexity and its dramatic dry-down—it’s a perfume that commands respect. It evokes power, glamour, and a vintage edge, giving you a scent trail that’s bold, luxurious, and unforgettable.

Frequently Asked Questions:

What does Paloma Picasso smell like?
Paloma Picasso smells spicy, floral, mossy, woody, and bold. It opens with carnation, coriander, rose, angelica, neroli, bergamot, and Amalfi lemon, moves into patchouli, hyacinth, jasmine, ylang ylang, and mimosa, then settles into oakmoss, civet, castoreum, vetiver, sandalwood, musk, and amber.

Is Paloma Picasso a strong perfume?
Yes. Paloma Picasso is a strong women’s perfume with spicy florals, rich moss, woods, amber, musk, patchouli, and vintage chypre depth.

When is the best time to wear Paloma Picasso?
Paloma Picasso is best for evening wear, fall, winter, formal settings, nights out, and moments when you want a bold statement fragrance.

Who would enjoy Paloma Picasso?
Paloma Picasso is ideal for women who enjoy powerful chypre perfumes with carnation, coriander, jasmine, oakmoss, sandalwood, amber, musk, and dramatic floral depth.

Does Paloma Picasso last long?
Paloma Picasso offers a strong lingering trail with oakmoss, sandalwood, vetiver, musk, amber, civet, and castoreum helping the fragrance stay bold on the skin.

Is Paloma Picasso good for everyday wear?
Yes. Paloma Picasso can be worn every day by women who enjoy bold classic perfumes, though it especially shines during evenings and cooler weather.

Is Paloma Picasso authentic and recognizable?
Yes. Paloma Picasso is recognized for its distinctive blend of carnation, coriander, rose, neroli, citrus, patchouli, hyacinth, jasmine, oakmoss, sandalwood, musk, and amber.