Elizabeth Taylor Perfume Range Review

Elizabeth Taylor Passion is a dark, sexy, 1980s fragrance along the same lines as Dior Poison and YSL Opium. Incense, Spices, Leather and Aldehydes combine to make a heavy fragrance which had lots of that Elizabeth Taylor 80s presence! I can imagine a lady from Dynasty wearing this perfume! Originally, it used a fragrance note called Civet which came from a small animal, nowadays the fragrance has been reformulated as this ingredient is no longer used in perfume.

Elizabeth Taylor Passion For Men, her only male fragrance, is a relatively unique combination of Lavender, Spices and Cinnamon. Amber and Nutmeg create an edible and slightly gourmand feel to the dry down of Passion For Men. Like the female version of Passion, this is a strong fragrance which is sexy and again has quite a 1980s feel to it.

I have to say I do find the advert for Passion For Men quite humorous; it looks like Elizabeth Taylor’s head is floating, and then there’s the hair…!

Elizabeth Taylor originally brought out White Diamonds in a parfum edition, which was more concentrated than the now famous White Diamonds Eau de Parfum. It’s a strong Aldehyde fragrance, reminiscent of Chanel No5. Ylang-ylang and Narcissus keep the fragrance feminine, while Cloves, Cinnamon and Oakmoss create an oriental, Amber undertone.

I believe Elizabeth Taylor White Diamonds is the best selling celebrity perfume of all time. It’s an affordable, accessible, classic scent which like the Parfum version, has echos of Chanel No.5.

White Diamonds is not a light perfume so I don’t really recommend it for hot weather. It’s sharp Aldehydes and classic Hollywood white florals mix together to make a scent which lasts well and feels cosy and sophisticated.

White Diamonds And Emeralds is a fruity floral which is lighter than the original White Diamonds perfume. The main floral note is Gardenia which is a much fresher floral note than the ones used in White Diamonds. Peach and Apricot also add to the freshness of the perfume. The White Diamonds signature DNA is still very much present but the removal of the Aldehyde note keeps the fragrance less sharp.

Elizabeth Taylor Diamonds and Rubies is a spicy Rose perfume. It feels a bit like a more affordable version of YSL Paris and the original Lancôme Tresor; both fragrance from a similar time.

If you’re a fan of Rose perfumes, check out my article on the Best Rose Perfumes.

Diamonds and Sapphires is a lighter fragrance than its predecessors. Melon and Lily of the Valley give the perfume some similarities to Dior J’adore. A sharp Rhubarb creates the opening note whilst Galbanum adds a greenness to the fragrance mist.

A sweet Peach combines with Amber to create a unique fragrance in Elizabeth Taylor Black Pearls. Its often likened to the scent of the original Barbie Dolls or other plastic toys from the past.

Sparkling White Diamonds really is all about the ‘white’ fragrance notes, white florals to be precise. A bouquet of Lily, Gardenia, Narcissus, Jasmine and Musk are introduced by a crisp Neroli citrus top note which creates a refreshing start to the scent. I think Elizabeth Taylor Sparkling White Diamonds would be an ideal summer perfume for lovers of the original White Diamonds.

Launched after Elizabeth Taylor had passed away, Elizabeth Taylor Brilliant White Diamonds was fronted by Eva Longoria. It’s a fresh floral fragrance which unfortunately has a chemical feel to it which I think has put quite a few people off.