Is Armaf Chic a dupe of Yves Saint Laurent Mon Paris?
Mon Paris EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| F | Gender | F |
| 2016 | Year | 2023 |
| ££ | Price Tier | ££ |
Chic EDP
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Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Mon Paris
- Chic
- in both
Tap a note to light it in both. A+B means both have it
Which Should You Buy?
A gleaming, addictive fruit bomb with a crystal white musk chypre twist, Mon Paris is flirty, luminous, and effervescent. The perfect modern signature for those who want to be noticed without overwhelming.
A divisive but largely loved berry-bomb, Chic by Armaf is either a fantastic, long-lasting dupe for Mon Paris or a screechy, synthetic mess. If you're after a sweet, fruity, floral blast and don't mind a bit of a gamble, this might be your next blind buy win.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Peony
28%
vs
34%
Jasmine
24%
vs
32%
Orange Blossom
23%
vs
32%
Patchouli
20%
vs
20%
Musk
17%
vs
19%
Raspberry
16%
vs
15%
Strawberry
16%
vs
14%
Vanilla
16%
vs
14%
Ambroxan
15%
vs
16%
Pear
15%
vs
12%
Cedar
15%
vs
16%
Oakmoss
15%
vs
12%
Orange
13%
vs
14%
Bergamot
12%
vs
13%
Tangerine
12%
vs
14%
Calone
12%
vs
14%
Datura
23%
Raspberry
16%
vs
15%
Strawberry
16%
vs
14%
Pear
15%
vs
12%
Orange
13%
vs
14%
Bergamot
12%
vs
13%
Tangerine
12%
vs
14%
Calone
12%
vs
14%
Peony
28%
vs
34%
Jasmine
24%
vs
32%
Orange Blossom
23%
vs
32%
Datura
23%
Patchouli
20%
vs
20%
Musk
17%
vs
19%
Vanilla
16%
vs
14%
Ambroxan
15%
vs
16%
Cedar
15%
vs
16%
Oakmoss
15%
vs
12%
Note weights are our estimate from each note's place in the pyramid, not the share of the formula. Brands do not publish formulations.
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A bright fruity-floral opening makes Mon Paris ideal for spring and summer, while its patchouli-musk base and sweetness provide enough depth for fall. It can be worn in winter but may lack the heavy warmth some prefer in cold weather.
Occasions
This scent shines on dates and casual outings with its luminous, romantic sillage. Moderate projection and sweetness keep it approachable for office and formal events, but it is less suited to sporty or high-heat activities.
Seasons
A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.
Occasions
Its strong projection and sweet, fruity profile make it less suitable for a professional office environment, but it shines in casual and date settings where its bold, feminine character can be appreciated. While some describe it as a 'serious' perfume, its playful nature is generally not formal wear material.
Similarity Breakdown
Our estimate of how alike these two fragrances smell, calculated from their published notes. It is a position on our scale, not a measured percentage of shared smell.
Every one of its 16 notes is in the original, including Orange, Bergamot, Musk
Without datura
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