Is Perfume Parlour My Capital a dupe of Yves Saint Laurent Mon Paris?
Mon Paris EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| F | Gender | F |
| 2016 | Year | 2016 |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
My Capital 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.
A budget read on YSL Mon Paris. The juicy red-berry opening, jasmine-peony heart and sweet vanilla-patchouli drydown all come through, but it wears flatter and closer than the luminous original - the polished fruity-chypre depth is simplified into something more straightforwardly sweet.
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 Brands do not publish formulations.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
Sweet berries and warm patchouli-vanilla suit autumn and cooler spring, with enough sparkle for mild winter wear.
Occasions
Flirtatious and romantic, it is made for dates and evenings out rather than the office or 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.
Every one of its 13 notes is in the original, including Pear, Bergamot, Orange Blossom
Without calone and oakmoss
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International (4)
Import charges may apply
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