Paloma Picasso
The smell in short
Main smell: woody and musky. It opens with carnation and coriander, moves to patchouli and hyacinth and dries down to oakmoss and civetta.
- Came out
- 1984
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- fall
Picasso notes
Top notes
What you smell first
Heart notes
The main smell
Base notes
What stays on your skin
Smell profile
Main accords
How strong each part of the smell is
Best seasons and time of day
About Paloma Picasso EDP
Picasso EDP is made by Paloma. Its strength is Eau de Parfum.
Sillage and projection
Projection is strong: people around you will notice it. Two sprays are usually enough.
When in the day to wear Picasso
It works in the day and at night.
Is Picasso your kind of scent?
The strongest accord is woody (100%), followed by musky and floral. You will probably like it if you enjoy woody and musky smells and notes like patchouli and oakmoss. Less obvious notes include rose, jasmine and castoreum. Perfume fans rate it 4.19 out of 5.
Best seasons to wear it
The best time of year to wear it is fall. It is less suited to summer. Ranked by season: fall, winter, spring and summer.
Longevity on skin
It stays on skin for about 6 to 9 hours, so one spray in the morning can carry you through the day. As an Eau de Parfum, it has more perfume oil than an Eau de Toilette, which helps it last. Yves Saint Laurent Kouros lasts longer, if that matters to you. Base notes like oakmoss and civetta are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Picasso dupes and alternatives
Similar picks to try: Ungaro Diva (10 shared notes), Bill Blass Basic Black (14 shared notes), Yves Saint Laurent Kouros (9 shared notes) and Parfums Gres Cabotine Variety (10 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Bill Blass Basic Black starts from €29.
Perfume comparisons
See the notes, how long each lasts and the price side by side.
More questions
Can women wear Picasso?
It is made for men, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
Is Picasso expensive?
No, it is affordable: about €39 in Europe.
When did it come out?
It came out in 1984.