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Paris by Yves Saint Laurent — notes
A soft, powdery floral built on rose, violet and lily, with mimosa and green leaves up top. Sandalwood, iris, oakmoss and musk give it a gentle, creamy finish.
- House
- Yves Saint Laurent
- Concentration
- Eau de toilette
- Year
- 1983
- Perfumer
- Sophia Grojsman
- Scento family
- White Bloom
Notes
Notes as published by Selfridges, checked 21 October 2026.
Scento family
White Bloom. Creamy, heady white flowers such as jasmine, tuberose, orange blossom and gardenia carry the structure.
Secondary: Powder Veil. Iris, violet, heliotrope, mimosa and aldehydes give a soft, cosmetic, powdery veil over the skin.
Scento reads it as a spring, summer and autumn scent for day and evening wear.
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About Yves Saint Laurent
French couture house with iconic fragrances for men and women.
Questions
What does Paris smell like?
A soft, powdery floral built on rose, violet and lily, with mimosa and green leaves up top. Sandalwood, iris, oakmoss and musk give it a gentle, creamy finish. Its character reads floral, powdery, creamy and fresh.
What are the top notes of Paris?
The top notes of Paris by Yves Saint Laurent are mimosa, orange blossom, bergamot, rose and green leaves. The heart opens to lily, violet, jasmine, ylang-ylang and lily of the valley, and the base rests on sandalwood, iris, oakmoss, amber and musk. Notes as published by Selfridges.
What family is Paris?
Scento places Paris in the White Bloom family. Creamy, heady white flowers such as jasmine, tuberose, orange blossom and gardenia carry the structure. Its secondary family is Powder Veil: iris, violet, heliotrope, mimosa and aldehydes give a soft, cosmetic, powdery veil over the skin.
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