Parisienne Eau de Parfum vs Radiant Nectar Eau de Parfum
Parisienne EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| F | Gender | U |
| 2009 | Year | 2020 |
| ££ | Price Tier | ££ |
Radiant Nectar EDP
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Which Should You Buy?
A truly divisive scent, Parisienne is either a chic, playful rush of berry and vinyl or a headache-inducing synthetic mess. Love it or hate it, YSL's gamble on a "plasticky" rose scent certainly sparked debate.
This one's a proper head-scratcher. While some genuinely love its sweet, clean pear and tobacco blend, a significant chunk of folks report it turning rancid, burnt, or just plain weird. Buy it for the juicy pear, but beware - it might not stick around.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
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Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A spring fragrance - light, bright, made for the warmer turn of the year.
Occasions
Its moderate sillage and sweet, flirty character make it suitable for dates and casual wear. While some find it office-appropriate due to its mild projection, the unique vinyl note can be polarising, making it a risk for formal settings.
Seasons
A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.
Occasions
Its musky, subtle nature and generally light projection make it a great everyday casual wear, and appropriate for the office. However, reports of poor longevity suggest it might not hold up for formal events or longer dates.
Similarity Breakdown
How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.
Both lean fruity, floral, powdery
Adds ambroxan and carrot seeds, drops blackberry and cranberry
Where to buy
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