WS-ET-1988

Passion

1988Men

woody up front, then powdery, settling into animalic.

Passion by Elizabeth Taylor is a Oriental fragrance for women. Passion was launched in 1988. Top notes are Aldehydes, Coriander, Gardenia, Artemisia, Ylang-Ylang, Bergamot and Lily-of-the-Valley; middle notes are Spicy Notes, Sandalwood, Tuberose, Honey, Patchouli, Orris Root, Heliotrope, Cedar, Jasmine and Rose; base notes are Incense, Civet, Leather, Oakmoss, Sandalwood,…

woody powdery animalic warm spicy

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Wear Ledger

Opening · mid · drydown

Opening· 0–30m
Aldehydes, Coriander, Gardenia, Artemisia, Ylang-Ylang, Bergamot, Lily-of-the-Valley
Heart· 2–4h
Spicy Notes, Sandalwood, Tuberose, Honey, Patchouli, Orris Root, Heliotrope, Cedar, Jasmine, Rose
Drydown· 6h+
Incense, Civet, Leather, Oakmoss, Sandalwood, Musk, Cedar, Vanilla, Coconut

Olfactory readout

Accord mix

100%

94%

82%

76%

75%

73%

Wear intel

Community data

LongevityLong

ReachArm's length

Winter44%Fall39%Spring11%Summer6%Night73%Day27%Wears female41%

Skin chemistry varies. Sample before you blind-buy.

Wardrobe slot fits

Where it belongs

Best woody perfumes for men — Woody drydown anchors fall and evening slots.
Best date night perfumes — Warm base accords suit after-hours rotation.
Best office perfumes for men — Close projection reads desk-safe at two sprays.
Best winter perfumes — Wearers tag this for cold-season rotation.

Before you buy

Wear-tested answers

What does Passion smell like?

woody up front, then powdery, settling into animalic. Dominant accords: woody, powdery, animalic.

What notes are in Passion?

Top: Aldehydes, Coriander, Gardenia, Artemisia, Ylang-Ylang, Bergamot, Lily-of-the-Valley. Heart: Spicy Notes, Sandalwood, Tuberose, Honey, Patchouli, Orris Root, Heliotrope, Cedar, Jasmine, Rose. Base: Incense, Civet, Leather, Oakmoss, Sandalwood, Musk, Cedar, Vanilla, Coconut.

How long does Passion last?

Wearers tag this as long. Expect 6–8+ hours on skin for most people. Heavier application can stretch that.

Is Passion loud?

Arm's length reach on skin. People across the room will notice. Two sprays max for the office.

What season is Passion best for?

Winter is the top pick (44%). Fall is second at 39%. Try it on skin in the season you're unsure about before a full bottle.

Day or night for Passion?

Night wear leads at 73%. Day is a secondary pick at 27%.

Is Passion for men or women?

Catalog lists it for men. On skin, 41% read it as female. Sample first if you're buying blind for someone else.