Chapeau Bleu

Chapeau Bleu by Marina Picasso unfolds as a bold, intricately layered floral with a distinctive resinous and slightly animalic drydown. It opens with a crisp green and fruity burst of bergamot, mandarin, peach, and osmanthus, quickly giving way to a lush, powdery floral heart dominated by jasmine, lily-of-the-valley, tuberose, and ylang-ylang. The composition evolves into a rich, sweet, and ambered base with caramel, musk, sandalwood, and tolu balsam, creating an almost candy-like warmth. Despite its sweet profile, the fragrance carries a subtle peppery, earthy undercurrent from civetta and the balsamic woodiness of tolu balsam, giving it depth and a slightly unconventional character. It is uniquely long-lasting, with most users reporting strong longevity into the night, and one of the highest sillage ratings for a feminine fragrance. The scent is widely regarded as both striking and divisive — often described as rare, memorable, and reminiscent of vintage French perfumes from the 1990s. Its dramatic bottle design is frequently praised as a piece of art, adding to the overall mystique.