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Paloma Picasso Eau de Toilette vs Spring in Provence

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 811 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Paloma Picasso Eau de Toilette takes 7 of 7 categories.

  • Paloma Picasso Eau de Toilette

    Choose it for a aromatic and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

  • Spring in Provence

    Choose it for a powdery and citrus character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Paloma Picasso Eau de Toilette7/7
Spring in Provence0/7
Ratings & consensus
Paloma Picasso Eau de Toilette
Community sentiment
Paloma Picasso Eau de Toilette
Longevity
Paloma Picasso Eau de Toilette
Sillage & projection
Paloma Picasso Eau de Toilette
Value for money
Paloma Picasso Eau de Toilette
Versatility
Paloma Picasso Eau de Toilette
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Paloma Picasso Eau de Toilette

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance
Paloma Picasso Eau de ToilettePaloma Picasso
Spring in ProvenceCeline Dion
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.16/ 5 · 742 votes
Have 71%Had 29%Want 0%
4.03/ 5 · 69 votes
Have 27%Had 34%Want 39%
Category winnerPaloma Picasso Eau de ToiletteRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
44%Love
41%Like
5%Ok
8%Dislike
2%Hate

742 votes

29%Love
57%Like
3%Ok
12%Dislike
0%Hate

69 votes

Category winnerPaloma Picasso Eau de ToiletteMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity68
〰 Sillage64
♥ Love / hate79
⏱ Longevity45
〰 Sillage38
♥ Love / hate76
Category winners

LongevityPaloma Picasso Eau de Toilette

SillagePaloma Picasso Eau de Toilette

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value67
¤ Price value50
Category winnerPaloma Picasso Eau de ToiletteBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
aromatic100%
musky92%
powdery84%
floral77%
earthy69%
woody61%
powdery100%
citrus92%
aromatic84%
fruity77%
yellow floral69%
white floral61%
Scent match35%Some overlap · both aromatic and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
AldehydesCorianderBergamotLemonNeroli
Heart
HyacinthMay RoseMimosaLily-of-the-ValleyJasmine
Base
OakmossCivetVetiverMuskSandalwoodAmber
Top15-30 mins
BergamotPassionfruitCoriander
Heart2-3 hrs
HoneysuckleMimosaViolet
Base4-6 hrs
VetiverMuskAmbrette (Musk Mallow)
InformationalShared notesCoriander, Bergamot, Mimosa and Vetiver. Durations are only published for Spring in Provence, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring97
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer29
Fall12
Winter0
Day100
Night15
Category winnerPaloma Picasso Eau de ToiletteMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men5
Unisex27
Women68
Men0
Unisex0
Women100
Casual 41%Work 36%Date 15%Party 8%
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,046

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews62

Overall rank#27,932

PerfumerIlias Ermenidis

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerPaloma Picasso Eau de ToiletteHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Paloma Picasso Eau de Toilette opens with a sharp burst of aldehydes, bitter bergamot, and crushed coriander seeds. As the initial fizz quiets down, green hyacinth and May rose bring a soapy floral body that softens the punchy start. The base settles into dry oakmoss, woody vetiver, and a dirty touch of civet. It reta…

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Celine Dion Spring in Provence is a breezy floral Eau de Toilette designed around the fresh tranquility of blooming meadows. The scent opens with an invigorating splash of Italian bergamot and bright passionfruit, immediately sharpened by a pinch of aromatic coriander seed. At the heart, honeyed honeysuckle and powder…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Paloma Picasso Eau de Toilette or Spring in Provence?

Paloma Picasso Eau de Toilette takes 7 of 7 categories. Paloma Picasso Eau de Toilette is rated 4.16/5 from 742 votes; Spring in Provence is rated 4.03/5 from 69 votes. Choose Paloma Picasso Eau de Toilette for a aromatic and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Spring in Provence for a powdery and citrus character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Paloma Picasso Eau de Toilette or Spring in Provence?

Paloma Picasso Eau de Toilette lasts longest (Paloma Picasso Eau de Toilette 68/100, Spring in Provence 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Paloma Picasso Eau de Toilette or Spring in Provence?

Paloma Picasso Eau de Toilette projects furthest (Paloma Picasso Eau de Toilette 64/100, Spring in Provence 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Paloma Picasso Eau de Toilette and Spring in Provence smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and powdery accords. Common notes include Coriander, Bergamot, Mimosa and Vetiver.

Is Paloma Picasso Eau de Toilette or Spring in Provence better for summer or winter?

For summer, Spring in Provence is the stronger pick. For winter, Paloma Picasso Eau de Toilette is the stronger pick. Spring in Provence suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Paloma Picasso Eau de Toilette and Spring in Provence?

Paloma Picasso Eau de Toilette has top notes of Aldehydes, Coriander, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Hyacinth, May Rose, Mimosa and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Oakmoss, Civet, Vetiver and Musk. Spring in Provence has top notes of Bergamot, Passionfruit and Coriander, heart notes of Honeysuckle, Mimosa and Violet, a base of Vetiver, Musk and Ambrette (Musk Mallow).

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