Paris by Yves Saint Laurent for Men, Women

Paris by Yves Saint Laurent for Men, Women

Eau de Toilette

Paris Yves Saint Laurent for women

Scent Family

Main Accords

powdery
floral
rose
violet
yellow floral

Paris Notes

Top Notes

Bergamot
Bergamot
Cassia
Cassia
Geranium
Geranium
Green Notes
Green Notes
Hawthorn
Hawthorn
hiacynth
hiacynth
Mimosa
Mimosa
Nasturtium
Nasturtium
Orange Blossom
Orange Blossom
Rose
Rose

Heart Notes

Jasmine
Jasmine
Lily
Lily
Lily-of-the-Valley
Lily-of-the-Valley
Lime Blossom
Lime Blossom
Orris Root
Orris Root
Rose
Rose
Violet
Violet
Ylang-Ylang
Ylang-Ylang

Base Notes

Amber
Amber
Cedar
Cedar
Heliotrope
Heliotrope
Iris
Iris
Musk
Musk
Oakmoss
Oakmoss
Sandalwood
Sandalwood

Scent Family

Paris Yves Saint Laurent for women

Scent Family

Main Accords

powdery
floral
rose
violet
yellow floral

Paris Notes

Top Notes

Bergamot
Bergamot
Cassia
Cassia
Geranium
Geranium
Green Notes
Green Notes
Hawthorn
Hawthorn
hiacynth
hiacynth
Mimosa
Mimosa
Nasturtium
Nasturtium
Orange Blossom
Orange Blossom
Rose
Rose

Heart Notes

Jasmine
Jasmine
Lily
Lily
Lily-of-the-Valley
Lily-of-the-Valley
Lime Blossom
Lime Blossom
Orris Root
Orris Root
Rose
Rose
Violet
Violet
Ylang-Ylang
Ylang-Ylang

Base Notes

Amber
Amber
Cedar
Cedar
Heliotrope
Heliotrope
Iris
Iris
Musk
Musk
Oakmoss
Oakmoss
Sandalwood
Sandalwood

Scent Family

Fragrance Notes

Top Notes

Bergamot
Bergamot
Cassia
Cassia
Geranium
Geranium
Green Notes
Green Notes
Hawthorn
Hawthorn
hiacynth
hiacynth
Mimosa
Mimosa
Nasturtium
Nasturtium
Orange Blossom
Orange Blossom
Rose
Rose

Heart Notes

Jasmine
Jasmine
Lily
Lily
Lily-of-the-Valley
Lily-of-the-Valley
Lime Blossom
Lime Blossom
Orris Root
Orris Root
Rose
Rose
Violet
Violet
Ylang-Ylang
Ylang-Ylang

Base Notes

Amber
Amber
Cedar
Cedar
Heliotrope
Heliotrope
Iris
Iris
Musk
Musk
Oakmoss
Oakmoss
Sandalwood
Sandalwood

Paris Overview

Paris (Eau de Toilette) by Yves Saint Laurent is a Women Floral/Powdery/Woody/Musky classic from 1983, opening with bergamot, orange blossom, hawthorn, violet, and blackcurrant, blooming into a heart of rose, violet, jasmine, lily-of-the-valley, ylang-ylang, and iris, and settling on sandalwood, cedar, musk, amber, and oakmoss; expect 7–10 hours of longevity with strong sillage and strong projection, best suited for users 25+.

Scent Profile

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Season

Day, Night

Wear Time

Strong

Sillage

Long Lasting

Longevity

Strong

Projection

Gender

$$

Price

Eau de Toilette

Concentration

Wearability & Verdict

Pros

• Iconic rose–violet bouquet with timeless Parisian elegance
• Excellent longevity for an EDT (7–10 hours)
• Strong, airy sillage that garners compliments
• Sophisticated yet versatile across day and evening
• Great value on the designer market

Cons

• Powdery character can feel dated to some
• Can be overpowering if oversprayed
• Not ideal for hot, humid summer days
• Reformulations vary from vintage to current
• May induce headaches for sensitive wearers

Good to Wear For:

Not Recommended For:

Pros

• Iconic rose–violet bouquet with timeless Parisian elegance
• Excellent longevity for an EDT (7–10 hours)
• Strong, airy sillage that garners compliments
• Sophisticated yet versatile across day and evening
• Great value on the designer market

Cons

• Powdery character can feel dated to some
• Can be overpowering if oversprayed
• Not ideal for hot, humid summer days
• Reformulations vary from vintage to current
• May induce headaches for sensitive wearers

Good to Wear For:

Not Recommended For:

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