Minotaure (Eau de Toilette)
Perfumer: Michel Almairac
327 ratings
From your scent profile
Paloma Picasso Minotaure Eau de Toilette opens with fresh bergamot, coriander and galbanum and settles onto a warm base of amber, cedar and sandalwood, in a fragrance made for men.
Skunky's take: Like opening a window: the room feels lighter at once.
How does it perform?
From 253 community ratings, all out of 10.
Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.
Leaves a light trail and stays polite in a crowd.
Sits nicely on a shelf.
Most people feel it is worth the price.
Blind buy risk
81% of votes are positive and opinions barely differ.
Notes
They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.
Heart notesfirst few hours
Base noteswhat stays into the evening
Accords
From most dominant to most subtle.
- Fresh
- Citrus
- Floral
- Fruity
- Sweet
- Spicy
- Woody
- Oriental
Fresh
Citrus
Floral
Fruity
Sweet
Spicy
Woody
OrientalWhat does Minotaure (Eau de Toilette) smell like?
Longevity is good and sillage moderate, so it is noticed up close without filling a room. Most voters pick autumn, followed by spring and winter. It leans towards leisure and evening wear, with night out close behind. Most voters read it as masculine.
The opening pairs bergamot and fruits with a green, spicy edge from coriander, tarragon and galbanum. In the heart, lily of the valley, jasmine, rose and geranium add a soft floral touch. Vanilla and tonka bean sweeten the base, and musk and cedar bring it to a woody, powdery finish.
How it changes through the day
First minutes
- Bergamot
- Fruits
- Coriander
First hours
- Lily of the valley
- Geranium
- Jasmine
Towards evening
- Musk
- Amber
- Cedar
When to wear it?
Seasons and occasions, by user votes.
- 32%Autumn
- 26%Spring
- 24%Winter
- 18%Summer
Autumn
Spring
Winter
Summer- Casual22%
- Evening21%
- Nighttime20%
- Daytime19%
- Office15%
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Last updated: October 26, 2026