16
Notes
8
Accords
1
Perfumer
Minotaure
masculine
Created by Michel Almairac
Minotaure by Paloma Picasso is a Oriental fragrance for men. Minotaure was launched in 1992. The nose behind this fragrance is Michel Almairac. Top notes are Fruity Notes, Aldehydes, Bergamot, Galbanum, Tarragon and Coriander; middle notes are Geranium, Jasmine, Rose and Lily-of-the-Valley; base notes are Tonka Bean, Vanilla, Sandalwood, Musk, Amber and Cedar.
Fragrance Notes
Best Season
70%
Win
91%
Spr
60%
Sum
100%
Fall
Day & Night
96%
Day
87%
Night
Olfactory Pyramid
From opening to dry-down, intensity based on community voting.
Heart Notes15 min – 3 h
Base Notes3 h – end
Opening
Evolution
Dry-down
Top Notes0 – 15 min
Heart Notes15 min – 3 h
Base Notes3 h – end
User Ratings
1,617 votes
4.23
Love it
75146%
Like it
63039%
OK
1056%
Dislike
1207%
Hate it
111%
Community Insights
PositiveBased on 33 community opinions from Reddit
7.5
/ 10 community score
Minotaure is regarded as a truly old school fragrance with mysterious, elegant, and opulent qualities that rewards patience. While it's very woody and demanding at first, the dry down mellows into a refined scent best suited for those with refined, classicist tastes rather than mass appeal.
Strengths
- Old school, classic character with elegant and opulent qualities
- Mysterious and refined scent profile
- Woody composition that develops nicely in dry down
Weaknesses
- Extremely woody and difficult to wear initially
- Not appealing to the masses or mainstream tastes
- Requires time to appreciate and acclimate to
Best for
Evening wearCollectors of classic fragrancesThose who appreciate old school sophistication
AI-generated summary based on public community discussions. Not affiliated with the opinions' authors.
