Perfume Minotaure Paloma Picasso 75 ml

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I can say that this is a safe blind-buy, you'd be hard pressed to find an actual tester for this in your local fragrance shops. It is extremely versatile, so it can be used all year round, day and night. the photography may be of a different size of the same product. Please read the product description

It's a more masculine scent, akin to that of Roma Uomo by Laura Biagotti. Upon first spray you get the gentle fruits notes combined with Aldehydes and a slight tinge of Bergamot, upon settling down to the middle notes - it envelopes you in Rose and Geranium akin to that of Eau Rose by Diptyque - this is where it shines the most and is at its strongest and when you get the most compliments. Finally, the Base notes. Tonka, vanilla which smells akin to Le Male by JPG. That's not to say this fragrance just imitates them, it makes them its own and makes them stand out from the other frags with the same notes. It's the difference between the sea that lies in front of a blissful angler who is fishing from a peaceful pier and enjoys the light breeze on his face and the ocean that tries to drown with gigantic waves a seasoned, die-hard engineer who fights to survive the tempest that is raging all around him on a oil platform in the North Sea. But now, you are free to choose – and the sheer amount of choice can be overwhelming. Beyond the world of gift-safe scents lies a wealth of bottles that look beyond the reductive categories of ‘citrus’ and ‘woody’, delivering memorable, unique fragrances that are worthy of the most discerning wearer. So, how does one whittle down a winner? Sifting through today’s best men’s fragrances is no mean feat, especially when the perfumery world has such a predilection for pretension.Minotauro is the only male Paloma Picasso fragrance that I am aware of, launched in 1992, it was very groundbreaking in the 90s because it had a certain fruity and slightly vanilla sweetness, something uncharacteristic so far in men's perfumes (with exceptions such as Joop! Homme ) but this slight sweetness did not make it unisex, Minotauro is a perfume of character, with strong notes, and like almost all perfumes of the time (especially those before 90's) they were loaded with notes and it was not easy to make an analysis of them dissecting the fragrance. The opening is aldehydic and spacious; Minotaure isn't dense by any means, and for that, it creates an atmosphere around the wearer. I love that I am reminded of cherry Lik-M-Aid Fun Dip, Tang and Crystal Light powder, some dried apricot, Durkee vanilla extract; it's a bit like exploring my grandmother's pantry. That is not to say there isn't anything substantive here: beneath this is a warmth and woodiness that belies the candied fruit, and a floral accord with what my nose detects as a sheer lily of the valley washing over the sweetness, adding this alluring contrast. I'm at a loss for words. The overall effect of this very clever Aromatic Green / Aquatic composition achieves niche quality, since the result is terrifically unique and "out there". Progresses nicely, complex and interesting and stays strong. There is a sour note I love that fades but never disappears. Late on it has leathery, musky notes but still retains the floral ones and it smells beautiful.

Turns out I'm glad I did. After an exaggeration realization, I've come to actually enjoy Horizon a great deal this time around, so I'm assuming that my nose has matured more with age. That said, I feel a little guilty writing such a harsh review on here, which still exists if you wanna keep scrolling down a good ways. But ultimately I decided to keep it because that was my honest review at the time. But true fragrance heads go on the notes, not the telly ad. Start by learning the perfumery lingo (there’s a lot of it) and you’ll be well on your way to finally locating your signature scent. Aftershave, Toilette or Parfum? And that's when I noticed this very urgent process, when I had no idea at all about terms like reformulation and IFRA guidelines. Many try it today looking for its past glory and are surprised that it is not so complicated for our times, although it maintains a pleasant aroma, quite versatile and its drydown is wonderful.There's a mysterious and very sensual aspect to this, which I have now warmed to after spending more time in the labyrinth housing this experience. It will love you, but it certainly doesn't need you, and that may not work the other way around. This is a heavy hitter - you can practically see the sillage trails. Projects strongly for more than 6-8 hours and continues to project moderately well beyond that. For all of you who believe you may not be familiar with Calone: you ARE familiar with it — Calone is present in hundreds of masculine and feminine perfumes, especially ones that proclaim an affinity with the seaside. When the words “aquatic,” “marine” or “oceanic” are included in a list of perfume notes, or in a perfume description, the chances are good Calone is in the formula. Calone is so ubiquitous, when I smell it I think: “Department Store Perfume Counter, Anywhere, USA”. (I also sometimes think: “Housework!” because there are lots of Calone-rich cleaning products on the market; Calone = Clean.) Minotaure. Named after the Greek monster Minotaur - part man and part bull. Condemned to the depth of Daedalus' Labyrinth.

Paloma Picasso Minotaure is the only fragrance for men ever produced by Paloma Picasso as a homage to her father, Pablo. Only the classification in sweet-oriental leaves me a bit helpless. Sweet, no doubt about it. But oriental? From today's perspective, in times of rose and oud and all the Arab perfume brands, hardly. Rather in retrospect, in the spirit of Lagerfeld Classic and Obsession. Is there a need for an adapted classification in view of the new Orientals? Chyprè (it's 'sheep-ra') is perhaps the most baffling of the fragrance families. Essentially, it refers to a complex scent that blends a citrussy top with a deep, woody base, often with oakmoss. Minotaur is definitely better blended but Sculpture is just much more versatile and more fun. Sculpture is more multifaceted where as Minotaur is a bit more monotonous. Nikos has better projection, especially in the opening but doesn't last that long. Ultimately the citrus and the metal notes in Sculpture give it that extra depth. Also Sculpture has a much better presentation(Minotaur feels a bit cheap) and price point.

Scent- 9/10 Surprising and fascinating all the way to the base, a well-crafted journey of a fragrance, definitely based in more classic scent profiles. Be prepared for the experience of this scent to change the more you wear it. As popular in modern perfumery as the ever-present citrus, aromatic scents are generally defined by herbaceous notes: lavender, rosemary, mint and sage are common. I cannot describe every single note here but it is blended really well. I get a "vibe", of sweetness, warmth, sensuality, and human sweat. It's sweet and candy-like, but also somehow masculine. I think this perfume represents the loving, caring, sexy nature inside every man. Like male sexuality under a strong, physical exterior. You can imagine a man who has just been swimming in the Mediterranean, coming out of the water, embracing a girl. They lie down on the beach, in the hot sun... there is a basket of fruit beside them. The smell of flowers and her perfume mixed with his warm body still wet from the sea. This really is a classic fragrance for men and it's one I enjoy wearing. It's the difference between a plastic speedboat which is flauntingly driven by nouveaux riches as a status symbol in swank seaside resorts and an old wooden moliceiro which despite its small size doesn't hesitate to venture deep into the Atlantic Ocean. There is definitely some slight geranium, and sea salt here along with an aquatic vibe. The musk comes through with the oakmoss and carnation in the end. The drydown is beautiful, but my nose became desensitized to it at the 5th hour. The drydown almost reminds me of the chewing gum juicy fruit. No kidding. Juicy fruit, but it's beautiful.

To be honest, I couldn't tell if it was a men's or a women's fragrance, because my good friend had got the miniature from his sister and I didn't know anything about fragrances yet. But I liked the scent very much, so I kept the bottle and smelled it only occasionally, because the scent made me in a good mood in quiet moments. A partly fitting name I daresay, for normally it should be called Event Horizon; and whoever lays claim to even an iota of astrophysics ken will easily understand the reason why. This fougere is blue-green and loyal to the class, now sadly forgotten. The are so many notes that it plays like Oscar De La Renta PL, Kouros and Xeryus. It project several feet and lasts for hours. It is indeed a "powerhouse", which may scare todays crowd. Sorry boys, this is for men only. It was from an era of HERE I AM!, but I didnt say a word.A first sniff brought me similar impressions as Ajlen describes in his commentary with fresh sweet, flowery woody notes. It's the difference between the warm and friendly waters of the Mediterranean Sea and the frigid dark waters of the hadal zone in the Mariana Trench.