Mon Paris bottles the head-spin of falling in love in Paris: strawberry and raspberry crash into peony and narcotic datura, then a chypre-style patchouli base grounds all that sweetness with surprising sophistication. Star perfumers Olivier Cresp and Harry Fremont built it in 2016 as YSL's love letter to the city, tied up in a couture bow. It wears best in spring, reads younger than Libre, and is the fruity-floral to reach for when you want sweet without simple.
Mon Paris is a passionate ode to the city of love. This chypre-fruity fragrance opens with juicy red berries and bergamot, blooms into an intoxicating floral heart of datura and peony, and settles into a sensual base of patchouli and white musk. Ideal for romantic evenings and date nights, it captures the electric energy of Parisian nightlife.
At a glance
Mon Paris Eau de Parfum by Yves Saint Laurent — Floral – Chypre Fruity. Launched 2016. Created by Olivier Cresp, Harry Fremont & Dora Baghriche. Longevity 4–6 hrs. Sillage moderate. Price in South Africa: R1,600 - R2,500. Best for: morning commute, weekend brunch, date night, power meeting.
- Scent profile
- Floral – Chypre Fruity
- Launched
- 2016
- Perfumer
- Olivier Cresp, Harry Fremont & Dora Baghriche
- Longevity
- 4–6 hrs
- Sillage
- Moderate
- Price in South Africa
- R1,600 - R2,500
- Gender
- Feminine
- Best for
- Morning Commute, Weekend Brunch, Date Night, Power Meeting
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This Scent Is For
Graceful by day, captivating by evening.
Scent Mood
Peak season: 🌸 Spring (100%)
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Spray the heavier scent first, then the lighter one on top. Start with two scents — more than three quickly becomes muddled. Always test on skin first.
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