Elizabeth Taylor Passion Eau de Toilette 74ml is the actress's debut fragrance, launched in 1988 — a richly composed floral oriental designed in the grand 1980s style. Aldehydes and ylang-ylang lift the opening alongside gardenia, bergamot and artemisia; the heart blooms with tuberose, jasmine, rose and a generous spiced sandalwood-honey accord; and the base settles into a sensual oriental drydown of incense, leather, oakmoss, vanilla, coconut and musk. Passion is unapologetically full-bodied — built for a generation that dressed up to go out.
Fragrance notes
- Top: Aldehydes, Bergamot, Gardenia, Ylang-Ylang, Coriander, Lily-of-the-Valley, Artemisia
- Heart: Tuberose, Jasmine, Rose, Sandalwood, Honey, Spices, Patchouli, Heliotrope, Orris, Cedar
- Base: Incense, Leather, Oakmoss, Vanilla, Coconut, Sandalwood, Cedar, Musk, Civet
Olfactory family: Floral Oriental | Launched: 1988
About Elizabeth Taylor Passion
Elizabeth Taylor was the British-American film actress whose career spanned nearly six decades, including iconic turns in Cleopatra, Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?, and BUtterfield 8. Passion was her first fragrance, developed in collaboration with Elizabeth Arden — the licensing partner that has produced the Elizabeth Taylor fragrance line ever since. The launch helped open the era of celebrity perfumery, and Passion remains in continuous production almost forty years on.
Who it's for
Passion suits women who appreciate vintage-style, full-bodied perfumery — bold, spicy, and confidently oriental. It is unmistakably an evening fragrance, best in autumn and winter, and pairs naturally with formal or dramatic occasions. If you wear classics like Opium, Poison, Cinnabar or Paloma Picasso Mon Parfum, Passion belongs in the same wardrobe.
How to wear it
- Hold the bottle around 15 cm from the skin and spray onto pulse points — wrists, the base of the throat and behind the ears.
- Apply with a lighter hand than you would a modern fragrance; the spiced-oriental composition projects strongly.
- Avoid layering with other heavy oriental scents — Passion holds the room on its own.
Specifications
- Size: 74ml (2.5 fl oz)
- Concentration: Eau de Toilette
- Gender: Women
- Brand: Elizabeth Taylor (in partnership with Elizabeth Arden)
- Year: 1988
Frequently asked questions
How long does Elizabeth Taylor Passion last on the skin?
Longevity is well above average — typically 7–9 hours on skin, with strong projection in the first hour or two. The leather, incense and oakmoss base anchors the fragrance and gives Passion long staying power on both skin and clothing.
What does Passion smell like?
A spicy, full-bodied floral oriental. Tuberose and jasmine carry a heady floral middle, surrounded by warm spices, honey and sandalwood; the drydown is incense, leather and vanilla. Often described as "rich," "dramatic," and "the kind of perfume you don't forget."
Has the fragrance changed over the years?
Like most perfumes from the 1980s, the current formulation differs slightly from vintage bottles — primarily because of IFRA restrictions on materials such as oakmoss, civet and certain animalic musks. The core character is preserved, but vintage-formulation collectors often note a small shift in the base.
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