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Paloma Picasso has artistic genes and she is recognized for her daring and originality. In 1968, she began a career in jewelry design. It wasn't long before she was hired by Yves-Saint-Laurent for whom she imagined a collection of accessories. Paloma Picasso's collections combine European elegance with exotic influences. In 1984, Paloma Picasso entered the world of perfumery with his self portrait “Paloma Picasso”.
Paloma Picasso, self-portrait by Paloma Picasso
Paloma Picasso's maternal grandfather, Émile Gilot was a perfumer. From an early age, little Paloma evolves among different smells. The first name "Paloma" means "Dove" in Spanish. Perfume, art, creation have always been part of Paloma's life. In 1984, Paloma Picasso decided to create his portrait olfactory. She wanted a perfume that perfectly resembles her, that sticks to her skin. On this subject, she affirms “It is really my perfume. Like everything I create, and everything I surround myself with, it embodies my tastes, my passions, my choices. I really wanted it as my self-portrait, expressing everything that was close to me, a reflection of my personality and a witness to my history ”. “Paloma Picasso” is the fragrance of a strong, sophisticated, sensual, independent woman. Otherwise,
The sophisticated notes of Paloma Picasso
In order to develop his self-portrait, Paloma Picasso called on the perfumer Francis Bocris. “Paloma Picasso” is defined as a floral, elegant and feminine chypre. The complexity of the smell didn't make the juice very commercial, but Paloma Picasso didn't want to change a thing. “Paloma Picasso” begins with very spicy notes with coriander, cloves and angelica. The heart of "Paloma Picasso" is very floral, it is composed of lily of the valley, ylang-ylang, jasmine, hyacinth. The base is enveloping thanks to the presence of oak moss, patchouli, sandalwood and vetiver. Tobacco and amber warm the whole composition, while civet confers a generous sensuality. The bottle takes up the palm wood line of bracelets created by Paloma Picasso. Luxurious and bright,
Paloma Picasso by Paloma Picasso… An essence at the same time elegant, sophisticated which perfectly reveals the choices of Paloma. Daughter of the painter Pablo Picasso, little Paloma grew up in an intense artistic world, between colors, smells and creativity. She has her parents' genes and her determination is matched only by her talent.