40 community ratings

Pavlova (Eau de Toilette)

1976WomenClassic

7.5/ 10

Community score
40 ratings

Cantilène Pavlova Eau de Toilette is a powdery, chypre-leaning floral, moving from a green, citrusy opening to a resinous, woody base, with a classic, feminine character. It has been discontinued.

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How does it perform?

From 34 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

8.1 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage

7.1 /10

People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.

Bottle

6.7 /10

Looks good without trying too hard.

Blind buy risk

Low risk

78% of votes are positive and opinions barely differ.

Notes

They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Citrus
Floral
Green
Fruity
Sweet
Spicy
Woody
Powdery

What does Pavlova (Eau de Toilette) smell like?

Voters find its longevity strong and its sillage good, and most describe it as feminine and classic. No season clearly dominates, though spring and fall edge ahead. It is chosen for nights out, daily wear and evenings.

It opens with blackcurrant, galbanum and bergamot for a green, fruity freshness, joined by hyacinth. The heart is a crowded floral of orchid, jasmine, tuberose, iris, rose and narcissus. In the base, tree moss, sandalwood, benzoin and musk sweeten it and dry it down warm and powdery.