Paloma Picasso

Notes, performance and price

Paloma Picasso is a feminine woody, musky, floral and earthy fragrance, released in 1984.

It opens with Carnation, Coriander, Rose and Angelica, a heart of Patchouli, Hyacinth, Jasmine and Ylang-Ylang, and dries down to oak moss, Civetta, Castoreum and Vetiver.

On skin it lasts around 8 hours, projects 9/10, leaves 6/10 sillage.

Paloma Picasso sells from $19.59 (30 ml) at partnered retailers.

Paloma Picasso is a cheaper alternative to

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• Animale Animale

  Offers a similarly intense, animalic, and earthy floral profile that evokes the complex, dark elegance of the original Paloma Picasso.

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Frequently asked questions about Paloma Picasso

What does Paloma Picasso smell like?

Paloma Picasso is a feminine woody, musky, floral and earthy fragrance, released in 1984. It opens with Carnation, Coriander, Rose and Angelica, a heart of Patchouli, Hyacinth, Jasmine and Ylang-Ylang, and dries down to oak moss, Civetta, Castoreum and Vetiver.

How long does Paloma Picasso last?

On skin, Paloma Picasso lasts around 8 hours on skin, projects 9/10, leaves 6/10 sillage.

What smells similar to Paloma Picasso?

The closest alternative to Paloma Picasso is Animale with an estimated similarity of 78%. AltScent tracks 5 scent-matched alternatives.

Which Paloma Picasso dupe is cheapest?

Milton Lloyd Chique, at about $15 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 85% less than Paloma Picasso.

Which Paloma Picasso dupe lasts longest?

Animale, at about 8h on skin, against about 8h for Paloma Picasso.

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