Is Match Fragrances My Paris a dupe of Yves Saint Laurent Mon Paris?
Mon Paris EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| F | Gender | F |
| 2016 | Year | - |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
My Paris EDP
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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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.
Match Fragrances' interpretation of YSL's Mon Paris (2016) - the Olivier Cresp, Harry Fremont, Dora Baghriche and Anne Flipo strawberry-patchouli fruity-floral that became YSL's flagship modern feminine, here translated into a strawberry-raspberry opening over peony and a patchouli close. Honest dupe-fidelity for daytime feminine wear at a fraction of the designer price.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
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 Brands do not publish formulations.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
Fruity-floral-patchouli structure works strongest in spring through autumn; winter carries lightly.
Occasions
Romantic fruity-floral patchouli is built for date, casual, office and evening. Less suited to sport.
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.
Shares 11 of its 12 notes, including Pear, Bergamot, Datura
Adds orchid, drops calone and oakmoss
Where to buy
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