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Home Fragrances Paloma Picasso Minotaure
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Eau de toilette

Paloma Picasso Minotaure

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Fragrance information:

The world first encountered Minotaure by Paloma Picasso in 1992. A masculine fragrance belonging to the fern and east families. This scent was born from the partnership of Paloma Picasso and Michel Almairac. Offered in eau de toilette concentration.

It has a delicate sillage, staying close and personal. Longevity is moderate — not too much, not too little, just right. Produced in France, and you can feel it in every note. A rich, layered composition that reveals itself differently depending on your mood and the time of day.

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Key fragrance characteristics

Better suited for:
Men and boys
Middle fragrance longevity

The fragrance has medium longevity and lasts on the skin for about 5-6 hours, gradually revealing its notes and leaving a pleasant impression

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Sillage
Weak

A subtle trail—just a hint of fragrance

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Style
Solemn

The perfume has a rich aroma that will help you stand out from the crowd and create a memorable image

Solemn
Concentration
Eau de toilette

A light and elegant fragrance with harmonious richness—the perfect balance between the depth of eau de parfum and the freshness of cologne

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Fragrance seasonality
Autumn - Winter

Perfumes for the fall and winter seasons often contain notes of vanilla, spices, ambergris, wood, and other warm accords, creating a feeling of comfort and warmth during the cold months

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Perfume information

Description of the composition

The note pyramid of Minotaure evolves as a layered story, where accents shift smoothly and sequentially. The style of Paloma Picasso is recognizable in the way notes appear and fade. No excess details, only what works, and the structure feels complete all the way through. Eau de toilette supports the right density and pace of development.

The accord profile rests on these accords: Aromatic, Citrus, Gourmet and Floral forming a compact and readable structure. Background accords such as Fruit, Musc, Wood and Amber add depth to the backdrop. The gender direction is masculine, which makes the scent profile easier to read. For persistence Middle suggests confident staying power.

From the first breath you sense fantasy sparkling first notes: Aldehydes, Bergamot, Coriander and Fruit note.

In the middle phase you meet Geranium, Jasmine, Lily of the Valley and Rose carrying a opulent floral direction.

At olfactory-group level the profile is anchored in Fairy, Citrus, Spicy and Fruit. The framework further includes Green, Aromatic, Floral and Whiteflower.

In summary Minotaure sounds complete from start to finish — the first stage creates momentum, the middle layer carries the identity, and the base secures the trail.

Perfumers

Gender Male
Brand Paloma Picasso
Segment Luxury perfumery
Country France
Year of production 1992
Status Produced
Concentration Eau de toilette
License holder L'Oréal

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Composition pyramid

Note photo Aldehydes
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Note photo Bergamot
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Note photo Coriander
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Note photo Geranium
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Note photo Jasmine
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Note photo Lily of the Valley
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Note photo Sandalwood
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Note photo Tonka bean
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Top notes

Aldehydes Bergamot Coriander Fruit note Galbanum Tarragon

Heart notes

Geranium Jasmine Lily of the Valley Rose

Base notes

Ambergris Sandalwood Tonka bean Vanilla White Cedar musk

Families

Family East East
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Fragrance characteristics

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Chords
Relevance
Dosage
Perception
Appearance quality
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Persistence
The persistence of a fragrance is determined by how long it can be felt. It is a characteristic associated with ingredients that evaporate slowly. Persistence depends on the physical properties of the perfume ingredients—mainly their volatility and environmental factors such as temperature and humidity.
Persistence
Low (1 to 2 hours)
2
Sillage
Imagine a light cloud of fragrance that, like an aeroplane trail, remains in the air after your appearance. This is the sillage - a subtle or vivid imprint left by the most diffuse element of a perfume composition. The sillage can be almost invisible when it is felt only by you and those around you. Or it can be so expressive that its presence is noticed even long after you have left.
Sillage
Imperceptible
2
Complexity and depth
The complexity of a fragrance is the number and variety of notes that create a unique composition. A complex fragrance contains many different notes that reveal themselves on the skin. The depth of a fragrance is the richness and intensity of the fragrance. Fragrances with a deep composition include heavy and powerful notes that stay on the skin longer and affect others over long distances.
Complexity and depth
Medium and varied
2
Gender
This scale depicts gender focus and demonstrates how the brand positions the fragrance - as masculine, feminine or universal.
Male
50%
Unisex
50%
Female
0%
What kind of event
Date
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Wedding
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Sport
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Sleep
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For party
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For every day
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Sex
0%
For Holiday
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Theatre
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Office
0%
For what time of year / season
Winter
Winter
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Spring
Spring
0%
Summer
Summer
50%
Autumn
Autumn
50%
For what style / mood
Casual
0%
Gala
100%
Classic
0%
Avant-garde
0%
Romantic
0%
Sporty
0%
For what age
under 18
0%
18-25 years old
67%
26-35 years old
33%
36-45 years
0%
46+ years old
0%
Any
0%
On the skin
The optimum amount of atomisation on the skin is the balance at which the fragrance reveals itself in its entirety and sounds its best.
Spot
0%
Enter the cloud
0%
1-2 atomisations
100%
2-3 atomisations
0%
3-4 atomisations
0%
4-5 sprays
0%
Where is the best place to apply the fragrance?
The best places to apply a fragrance are the areas where it will reveal itself most fully and create the most vivid impression.
On the chest
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On the wrist
50%
On the knees
0%
On the back of the neck
0%
Behind the ears
50%
On the elbow
0%
On the abdomen
0%
On the back of the hand
0%
On clothes
0%
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On clothing
The optimum amount of atomisation of the fragrance on clothes, at which it reveals the best quality of the fragrance.
Spot
0%
Enter the cloud
0%
1-2 atomisations
100%
2-3 atomisations
0%
3-4 atomisations
0%
4-5 sprays
0%
Associations
Perfume associations are the emotions and images that pop into the imagination when you perceive its unique notes and accents
Freshness
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Exoticism
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Luxury
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Euphoria
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Passion
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Joy
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Calm
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Excitement
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Sadness
0%
Despair
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Effect
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Effect
Pleasant and unobtrusive
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Intensity
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I bought 75 ml of this perfume. Honestly, it didn't particularly excite me. The scent, of course, feels expensive and refined, and the bottle also looks stylish. The fragrance is soft and warm, with a slight sweetness. I detect fruity notes, which seem to be the main ones, with vanilla, tonka beans, sandalwood, amber, musk, and geranium intertwining around them. But for everyday use, it's not for me - too sweet and the price is steep (5000 rubles for 75 ml). The longevity, unfortunately, is only about 4 hours, and the sillage is almost imperceptible - more for personal enjoyment. Overall, it's more for a collection than for daily wear
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I had this scent in a mini version. And everyone who smelled it on me said it was more feminine than masculine. There you go! This perfume is definitely not light. It's really beautiful, and everyone noted that. It doesn't resemble ordinary popular scents at all. When asked what the smell was, I just kept quiet))) I still haven't told anyone what it is))) And now I'm thinking, should I buy it again)))
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I found a miniature, so rare, from the nineties. Of course, I bought it. Now I carefully apply it to my wrists. This fragrance is simply magnificent, so rich and warm, like a golden light. If used in small doses, it can smell unisex. For a cold, damp November, it's just perfect. But sadness washes over me, because such things are fading into the past, and you can't get them back
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