Is Perfume Parlour City of Light a dupe of Yves Saint Laurent Paris?
Paris EDT
| EDT | Concentration | EDP |
| F | Gender | M |
| 1983 | Year | - |
| ££ | Price Tier | ££ |
City of Light EDP
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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Which Should You Buy?
A legendary powdery rose that evokes Parisian romance and poise - delicate yet grand, timelessly feminine, and utterly refined. For those who love vintage floral elegance, nothing else quite compares.
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Paris. Built around Bergamot, Cassia, Geranium, it offers the character of the original at a budget price - a wallet-friendly alternative for fans of Paris.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart 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 Brands do not publish formulations.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
Paris shines in spring with its effervescent rose, violet, and green facets, echoing blooming gardens. Its powdery floral heart works beautifully in mild to warm weather, but can feel a bit airy and less cozy for deep winter.
Occasions
Refined yet romantic, Paris is ideal for dates and formal occasions with its classic powdery floral aura. Projection and elegance make it suitable for offices, but its vintage character is less suited for sporty or ultra-casual settings.
Seasons
Reach for it across spring and summer, where the citrus signature sits most naturally; outside those months its softer projection thins out faster.
Occasions
This one suits casual and daily settings; the easy, breezy character keeps it versatile for date rotation too.
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 17 of its 18 notes, including Linden Tree, Amber, Musk
Adds cassia, drops blackcurrant and green notes
Where to buy
Pick a size. The two cheapest offers, then the rest.
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International (1)
Import charges may apply
These shops are outside the United Kingdom. Prices in your currency are estimates (ECB rate 7 Oct); the shop charges its own price, shown in brackets. How import charges work