Paloma Picasso by Paloma Picasso

geegee

Ive used this perfume since it was launched in the 80's.

It was the only thing i wore for about a year & i felt ever so grown up wearing a real womanly perfume the year i left school (1984). Previously id worn anais anais but once Paloma hit my skin & nose i became 'mature'.

It has a really distinctive smell, it stands out from the crowd of florals & 'cute' fragrances & gets you noticed for all the right reasons...

It is a heavy perfume & i always felt only a woman with a strong personality could pull this off.

This is a leader perfume not a follower.

Sissi

Firey Sandalwood Spicy Carnation Corridor Sweet Golden Amber transport you to the Andalusian town of Spain at night walking though it's medieval streets walking past it's moorish past
with there moorish Arcetecture
lisoning to the chants of the Sephardi
Jews in the Synagogue taking in with the sounds of there Passionate melencholic feelings you witness three Beautiful Majas dancing flamingo against the Blazing heat of the flams behind them with there Olive Skin
Poker stright Jet Black Hair parted in the middle with big Beautiful black eyes The Costumes of Scarlet with Black Lace trim around there comtumes with black Tiara with a long black Veil
and then the next morning you watched the Running of the Bulls After the Show you see a very Actracttive Spainard and it look like Javier Bardem *Gasp* IT IS HIM!!! he grabs you by your waste and started slowly dacing to the sound of the gentile sounds of the Accustic Guitar And he Leans over and before he almost Kisses you you snapped back to reality.

Perfumes can make Any Imagination
possible.

migi

In my opinion the best female fragrance. Incredibly elegant and incredibly seductive. Paloma is a miraculous perfume, magical.
10/10

krmarich

The above is missing some important ingredients-aldehydes, rose(in the heart right next to the jasmine) and civet. Perhaps more. Its so busy! Yes, the oakmoss is still within, albeit toned down. Dont let the reformulation shock scare you. Yes, it is a classic chypre. Its surrounds you in its drydown. It commands attention, and if you are not careful, gets it! This is a very retro blend-I am referring to the 1920s. It is very French and a bit abstract(like daddy Pablo) and lasts for hours. Chanel would have approved!

spa

I close my eyes.I fantasize wearing only this.It is dark in the swan lake.All alone in dark waters where mermaids swim.
This perfume is unique, the simplicity into complexity.Deep ,dark scent ,yet feminine.Clear but then metamorphosises into dusty intense aroma.You feel the passion of life .The way of enjoying feminity.The perfect scent to make you smile and forget worries.Get it while you can.It is worthing every drop of it!

Halvah

A few years ago I used the EDP version of this (the black + transparent glass bottle) and I loved it. It was dark and sexy but very special for me to wear every day and more for evening wear than for the workplace (I workes in a school). Now I got the EDT version by accident (transparent glass with a golden coloured top) and I must say I like this one even more! by no means would I call it a beast.... Of course, it's different from the edp: top notes are much fruitier, the middle is bright and kind of fruitiy-floral, and the base is classic but easier to wear, it lacks the darkness of the edp but still woody, very sexy and absolutely feminine. It could be a signature scent, while the edp could be an alternative for the evenings and special occassions.

guest_alexanna7

Used to wear this.one of my goth scent.on me jasmine rose ylang ylang and pachouli with a hint of citrus.if you love ylang ylang that s a good one.found it back and will buy me a bottle.

Shyn's Release

This fragrance is way too much for me.I have a bottle of this and the lotion.Even the lotion is strong.It is one of the best lasting sillage monster fragrances ever made.This fragrance is not for the meek.I don't have to personality to wear this fragrance.Its too heavy too loud.It is an 80's fragrance all the way when more was better.My life is way too casual and simple to wear this.

guest_Jolli

I really would love to like this perfume. My mother and sister wear this and they just love it. I can't get past the initial stages of this perfume without hacking(I know TMI but, seriously). I'm not sure what it is about this perfume that I can't get over. I definately don't think it's a perfume for warm muggy climates since this makes a perfume stay longer. Maybe if I lived in a cooler area?
Everytime I think, 'Okay, I'm older now I might like it this time' it sends me running in the opposite direction with my hands on my mouth. *sigh* It's so bad I can even detect it on different people, which makes me have the same reaction.
Well, maybe it's because they change the formulation or something. I always think if they change the formulation they should change the name. I'll just stick with Eau Des Merveilles. It's just as different as Paloma without giving me the additional side effect. No offense to Paloma lovers. I will still continue to try new things, because that's just what I do.

Love- Jolli

krmarich

This caught my attention just fot the fact that it had been reformulated. My sister wore this when it was introduced. Talk about bold statements! She picked up a new bottle just for fun, and it is just as loud, yet something is missing. Its the oakmoss. The notes clash now like symbols. Not that it was quiet before. It still has the Chanel No 5 feel, yet it feels defrocked. Perhaps the EU regulations needs to keep its nose out of the perfume industry. The same thing happened to my favorite-Paco Rabanne PH. The dry down falters. In this case, PP only last 8 hours rather than 14. Somehow its still works.

Dawnie

Strong, sexy, self-opinionated, this perfume strides into a room and takes control! Its deeply sensual and has a dark, erotic flare I find very appealing. Its out of character for me to like such a strong scent, but for the right occasion, preferably with glamourous eveningwear, it packs a sophisitcated punch that makes a real statement. It's the strength of womanhood in a bottle.

cinsot

I first received this fragrance as a gift in 1988, I have restocked several times over the past 21 years. Most recently I purchased the body lotion and I agree with "viewdemonde", the lotion is sufficient for day. I still have a full bottle of the EDT which borders on becoming lethal layered over the body lotion (I do not recommend layering PP as it can fumigate an entire floor of a multi storey office block).

I don't get caught up in the strong imagery of the stereo typical likely candidate that this fragrance would suit (maybe I am that person), for me it is all about the intricate interplay of the notes reacting with my body chemistry. PP packs a punch that is for sure, I would even go as far as saying it has serious grunt, that may make it loud and obnoxious? (On a loud and obnoxious wearer).

However, worn by a woman who feels comfortable in her own skin and who's mantra is "I am" this fragrance mesmerises, enchants, bewitches, enthrals like no other.

MrGuerlain

A Classic! They have changed the formula, due to regulations... . But if a fragrance can not be kept on the market, if the reformulation destroys the creation!
Reformulation is a fact, fragrances have to be reformulated often, due to the nature of their ingredients.

I prefer to withdraw a fragrance when reformulation will kill the fragrance.

milena

A special perfume that takes acquired tastes to wear.I love it.Sharp from start, sophisticated dry down.Another perfume I wear depending the mood I'm in.A must have.

Evin

It is deep, strong, very personal and sedusive perfume. When I wear this perfume I get complements from people so I'm lite careful wearing this. You can't wear this everywhere, just special occasions and night time.

gretangel

I always go back to this perfume.
Sexy, strong and lingering, makes you feel special.

viewdemonde

Very sexy and has staying power; the body lotion is sufficient for day.

guynspfld

Sleazy? Hardly....I find this smell of "Old Money" Totally classy and timeless. A man's scent? I can't imagine wearing it. I love to smell it, but wearing it would be very feminine. It is a feminine smell....

weegee

Oy! Such a stink! I really wanted to like this, honest! I'm a big fan of chypres and orientals and the descriptions of this had put it on my "want this!" list for a long while. Yesterday I was able to sample-spray a bit and was totally put off by the public-restroom air freshener pungency. Hoping for a lovely dry-down though so I didn't wash it off. Two hours later in the grocery store I couldn't smell a thing but one by one the ladies in line behind me at the grocery store wrinkled their noses and went to another line, so SOMETHING was still there in the drydown, but oh, my, it was not pleasant. I wish I could have smelled the original formulation... such a disappointment!

UPDATE: OK, so I'm a glutton for punishment... Having read yet another glowingly positive review, I spritzed again in a store this afternoon. Nope. Still a really, really bad stink. This time I felt like Paloma herself was standing there slapping me silly and screaming "Like me! Like me! Why don't you like me?!" So sorry, dovie. I just can't.

UPDATE #2: What is wrong with me?!? I just couldn't let go of a memory of someone smelling FANTASTIC while wearing this so I reread the reviews and bought a bottle with entirely black glass and all I can say is YES! YES! YES! panting, panting, YES! YES! The juice in the clear glass is the Beast to the black glass's Beauty. Deep, dark, rich, spicy, classy... this is the stuff. Oh yes, this IS the stuff!

Lime909

I find it spicy, dark and heavy in a sophisticated and complicated sort of way.

My 2/3 full bottle is the original formula - xnyorkr, if you're desperately keen, let me know :-) but I'm in South Africa.

Lorilavira

In the past when i was younger i would say good this smells awful,but now i think it's nice.I like the bottle it's very classic and unique how the smell.I have a Opium Candle and i love the smell of it and this fragrance smells so similar to the candle,i know many people don't like such a smell mostly the teenagers and sweetness lover but for me it's relaxing and antique.The smell is floral, harsh,soapy and warm not sweet.This parfume is classic and for elegant,mature womans,good for special day's but also a everyday fragrance.

Zoya

As someone here said- it smells exactly like all those gold 80's perfumes. Very soapy and strong. But I like having this one in my collection, I think the bottle looks very good. Bottom line, old-fashioned smell but hey, its good if you want to smell retro :)

tess@el.ca

I rarely wear this perfume. It is too strong and sharp on me and the dry down is awful. I know a woman who wears this almost exclusively and it is wonderful on her.

Superman9

I received compliments from friends whenever I use Paloma Picasso. This is a very special perfume to me. I'm glad I bought it again.

sharyssa

Very strong.Not for me smells like every other yellow gold colored perfume of the 80's.

honeypoppyseed

My mother used to wear this before she was pregnant, then she said she couldn't stand it... she recently revisited it, and I don't think it was quite right, but she smiled at the memories... maybe it's a little dated? I don't know, but I liked it in moderation. As it goes; less is more, sometimes.

sjanira

Wow what a fragrance! and I mean this in a not so nice way. It's really sharp, strong and bitter!! just to mature for me. Some women out there can get away with a monster perfume like this and more power to them but not for me!

Hermesfan

This fragrance became my HG after being too fed up with all that new gourmands and fruity florals. This is a seductive patchouli earthy scent rather intended to mature women but also to those not timid. It is definitely not a girly scent. The winer!

mymlan

Paloma Picasso is a fragrance that requires its occasions. Eventhough its beautifully floral there is nothing pretty about it. The spicy accord together with the woody, mossy base notes makes sure of that. On my skin Paloma Picasso becomes sophisticated and floral but also tough, almost aggressive with animalistic and sexual undertones.

This perfume sharpens your mind, but also gives you the drive to implement your tasks. I wear this fragrance at work when I'm competitive, sitting as chairman or having negotiations. There is nothing ingratiating about this perfume, it is pure self confidence and independence. Because of its sexual undertones, it also works well in romantic situations with a person who appreciates confident women (apply with care!). And for you who wonder which version I review: It is the oval, entirely black Eau de Perfume.

mmsmlzgud546

This was my first real perfume and it is timeless. Dont use too much or you get a bitter smell. The body wash is a good light scent. It is a mature scent. No sweetness that I can smell.

kokica

...classical,magnificent chypre....eternal perfume, like Ungaro's Diva, Aromatics Elixir ,Coco....

glitteralex

Adressing chyprese's comments on the changed formulation of PP, I read recently that PP came out with Paloma Picasso in 1984, which was available in the EdT, EdP, and Parfum. It came in the black plastic bottle (pic #1 in the sidebar). Subsequently, she released "Paloma Picasso Eau de Toilette", a lighter, less formal, more fruity floral version of the original. This comes in a gold and frosted glas bottle of the same design as the original(pic #2 in the sidebar). Despite the moniker of "Paloma Picasso Eau de Toilette", this new version is available in both the EdT and EdP! I have never seen it in a parfum. It also comes in the traditional red/black packaging, just to confuse things. I have tested the 2 versions side-by-side and there is indeed a significant difference. I will retest both versions and get the official notes on the 2nd version of PP and post them tomorrow. Anyone else have info on this? Thanks-

Superman9

Bought this on Saturday. Wore it to work this morning. Lifts me up and beats the Monday morning blues.

Superman9

Love this one. Definitely will buy this again in the near future. Sexy and Classic.

dina

Strong, classy and sophisticated.

gravdal

this is probably one of the sexiest perfume

woogyjones50

A big, grown-up, blaring perfume that is heavenly. It can be heavy, there is no doubt about that...this perfume is not sweet and is so different than the perfumes that are marketed today.It is obviously a perfume from the 80's when perfumes practically stood up and shouted who they were. But that's what I like about it. It's not for the shy.

sweetcookie

Sorry, something strange happened here.
I started to say- if you like florals with a "cool" timbre, and womanly, not girlish, scents, Paloma is for you.

sweetcookie

Classy, sophisticated, and florally crisp- that's Paloma. I've worn this a lot through the years. I

sweetcookie

Classy, sophisticated, and florally crisp- that's Paloma. I've worn this a lot through the years. I

Mitsouko

Classic chypre. Heavy, rich, floral, without gram of candy, rather bitter. For determined, strong and sensual woman. Hard smell, but very interesting and orginal.

rebeca

Very elegant in a classic style , feminine and sexy perfume! For women, not for very young girls. One of my favourites of all times! Beautiful perfume...

Scent lover

This is a true chypre perfume in old style and classical way.

Purssian

Right Now Tutti Frutti is "IN"! But lets say you want something "SEXY" these heavier scents used in moderation definately stirs the emotions. As always use for the appropriate occasion! Never at the beach....:)!!!

chypresse

I have worn this since I was a 20-something in the 80's. There seems to be this idea that if a perfume has been around for a while, it's "old lady." I assume this means that one isn't familiar with the classics. Somehow the chypres especially suffer from this, maybe because they are still unusual and unusually sophisticated. This is a complex, maybe "abstract" scent, b/c it does not conjure up just one (floral) note. The only difference in this fragrance that I have noticed through the years is that there seems to be a lower concentration of scent, ie more alcohol-- which is the opposite of heavy. Something about the this base does seem to create an allergic reaction. (I've never been convinced it's the scent ingredients that create the reaction, despite the new EU regs.) I compensate for this by spraying below the waist and away fom the nose, b/c I love this so much. The more linear, newer niche fragrances, and the fruity unisex and department store brands have less of this base evident. They also have less of the complexity and elegance. They are "skin scents," ie you have to be close to the skin to smell them and you can pick out the notes one after the other, i.e. linearly. If you get close enough, you will notice someone who smells like a honeydew melon, orange, lemon, maybe some musk, etc. If that's your thing, stick to the department stores. But hey, step out and try a classic. Your friends won't recognize it from the EL counter, and they may just think you have discriminating taste.

Giv1952

this the best perfume my mother has, others are Madamme Rochas, Organza, White Diamond

scenthound

The saleslady at the Department store tried to sell me on this recently. It smells awful! Talk about heavy. I know a lot of fragrances have changed their 'ingredients' due to allergies and the likes, so I don't know if the previous reviewer is right about the changes in the scent. Regardless, this is what's out now and, if you have any respect for those around you, don't put this on unless you live alone in the hills and want the bears to stay away from you.

xnyorkr

This was my absolute signature scent in the 80s and 90s. Sadly, they changed the formula sometime between then and now, and the dry down is horrible on me. If anyone has a bottle of the original formula, by all means please contact me!