Mon Paris by Yves Saint Laurent
Brand: Yves Saint Laurent
Concentration: EDP
Scent overview
A sweet, romantic fruity chypre: luscious red berries over datura flower and white peony, anchored by white patchouli and soft white musks.
Is Mon Paris worth it?
How it smells: Opens with red berries, datura and peony at the heart, then dries down to patchouli and white musk.
Scent Score: 47/100 (Fair). Overhyped. People talk about it, but it disappoints or splits opinion. Sample it before you buy a bottle. Performance 39, versatility 67, layerability 44 and value 39, each out of 100.
Buyers rate it 4.7 out of 5 across 5,077 Ulta reviews.
Scent Character
EDP · Introduced 2016 · Women
Key accords: Red Berries, Datura, Peony, Patchouli, White Musk
Top Notes
- Red Berries
Heart Notes
- Datura
- Peony
Base Notes
Occasions: Date, Evening
Seasons: Spring, Fall
Fragrance overview
Mon Paris by Yves Saint Laurent belongs to the floral fragrance family. A sweet, romantic fruity chypre: luscious red berries over datura flower and white peony, anchored by white patchouli and soft white musks. Mon Paris opens with Red Berries. The heart brings Datura and Peony. It dries down to Patchouli and White Musk.
How to wear Mon Paris
On skin, Mon Paris by Yves Saint Laurent has moderate longevity, moderate projection, an intensity of 7/10, EDP concentration. It's best in spring and fall. Reach for it for date and evening. Its best layering match in the catalog is Drunk Lovers by Born To Stand Out. Apply Mon Paris first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Drunk Lovers on top for woody lift. Start with 2 sprays Mon Paris : 2 sprays Drunk Lovers and adjust to taste.
How the notes develop
Mon Paris opens with Red Berries.
The heart brings Datura and Peony.
It dries down to Patchouli and White Musk.
What to layer with Mon Paris
Drunk Lovers by Born To Stand Out
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Floral and woody scents naturally complement each other, and they share red berries and patchouli.
Order: Apply Mon Paris first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Drunk Lovers on top for woody lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Mon Paris : 2 sprays Drunk Lovers
Replica Bubble Bath by Maison Margiela
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Floral and fresh scents naturally complement each other, and they share patchouli and white musk.
Order: Apply Mon Paris first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Replica Bubble Bath on top for fresh lift.
Ratio: 1 spray Mon Paris : 2 sprays Replica Bubble Bath
Bibliothèque by Byredo
BuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission. Is FragranceNet legit?Signature Worthy · 98/99
Floral and woody scents naturally complement each other, and they share peony and patchouli.
Order: Apply Mon Paris first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Bibliothèque on top for woody lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Mon Paris : 2 sprays Bibliothèque
Allure Homme Sport Superleggera by Chanel
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Floral and woody scents naturally complement each other, and they share patchouli and white musk.
Order: Apply Mon Paris first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Allure Homme Sport Superleggera on top for woody lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Mon Paris : 2 sprays Allure Homme Sport Superleggera
Dia Man by Amouage
BuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission.Signature Worthy · 97/99
Floral and woody scents naturally complement each other, and they share peony, patchouli, and white musk.
Order: Apply Mon Paris first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Dia Man on top for woody lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Mon Paris : 2 sprays Dia Man
Pairings to approach with care
Montabaco Cuba by Ormonde Jayne
Not Recommended · 40/99
This pairing is harder to balance. Montabaco Cuba brings an oriental contrast to this floral scent.
Order: Apply Mon Paris first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Montabaco Cuba on top for oriental lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Mon Paris : 2 sprays Montabaco Cuba
Sacred Hinoki by Zara
Not Recommended · 40/99
Floral and Leather notes can compete — apply lightly and test on skin first to find the right balance. Sacred Hinoki brings a leather contrast to this floral scent.
Order: Apply Mon Paris first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Sacred Hinoki on top for leather lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Mon Paris : 2 sprays Sacred Hinoki
Related fragrances and why
- Drunk Lovers by Born To Stand Out — Both include red berries and patchouli.
- Replica Bubble Bath by Maison Margiela — Both include patchouli and white musk.
- Bibliothèque by ByredoBuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission. Is FragranceNet legit?— Both include peony and patchouli.
Frequently asked questions
Which notes are listed for Mon Paris?
Mon Paris opens with Red Berries. The heart brings Datura and Peony. It dries down to Patchouli and White Musk.
How long does Mon Paris last, and how strong is it?
Mon Paris by Yves Saint Laurent has moderate longevity, moderate projection, an intensity of 7/10, EDP concentration.
When should you wear Mon Paris?
It's best in spring and fall. It suits date and evening.
What layers well with Mon Paris?
Drunk Lovers by Born To Stand Out is its strongest match (98% compatibility). Floral and woody scents naturally complement each other, and they share red berries and patchouli. Apply Mon Paris first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Drunk Lovers on top for woody lift. Start with 2 sprays Mon Paris : 2 sprays Drunk Lovers.
Reviewed alternatives
- Fruity Brown Sugar by Dossier — Dossier sells Fruity Brown Sugar as its own impression of Yves Saint Laurent Mon Paris. They share patchouli.
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