Royal Sapphire Eau de Parfum bottle Royal Sapphire
Edp Concentration Edp
U Gender U
2019 Year -
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Balade à Paris Promenade à Montmartre Eau de Parfum bottle Balade à Paris Promenade à Montmartre

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Royal Sapphire
This is a mass-appealing, high-quality white floral that's either a revelation or a niche clone of YSL MYSLF, depending on who you ask. It’s expensive, but surprisingly versatile and a bit of a crowd-pleaser.
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Our Verdict - Balade à Paris Promenade à Montmartre
This is a divisive one. For some, it's a classy, classic floral with a modern twist, a bargain dupe for higher-end scents. For others, it's a cleaning product masquerading as perfume. Try before you buy.
Statement

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 31% 30%
Floral 30% 30%
Fruity 5% 5%
Green 4% 5%
Sweet 22% 18%
Warm 5% 0%
Woody 13% 9%
Earthy 17% 22%
Animalic 6% 8%
Fresh 15% 16%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Royal Sapphire EdP
Balade à Paris Promenade à Montmartre EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Mandarin 57% vs 23%
Bergamot 42% vs 43%
Only in Balade à Paris Promenade à Montmartre
Orange 33%
Shared Notes
Orange Blossom 64% vs 40%
Jasmine 35% vs 33%
Only in Balade à Paris Promenade à Montmartre
Rose 26%
Shared Notes
Oakmoss 23% vs 34%
Patchouli 20% vs 43%
Only in Royal Sapphire
Amber 34% Woody 23%
Only in Balade à Paris Promenade à Montmartre
Musk 22%

Accords

Royal Sapphire Balade à Paris Promenade à Montmartre
100%
Citrus
100%
82%
White Floral
69%
Patchouli
61%
58%
Amber
57%
Woody
58%
44%
Earthy
58%
44%
Mossy
52%
45%
Sweet
45%
44%
Animalic
Citrus shared
100%
100%
White Floral shared
82%
69%
61%
58%
Woody shared
57%
58%
Earthy shared
44%
58%
Mossy shared
44%
52%
Sweet shared
45%
45%
44%

Performance

Royal Sapphire Balade à Paris Promenade à Montmartre
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Strong
Projection
Intimate
Strong
Intensity
Light

Season and Occasion Fit

Royal Sapphire

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Autumn
Also Works:
Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

With its clean, refined profile and moderate projection, this fragrance is perfect for daily wear, including the office. While versatile enough for a date or casual outing, its elegant nature might feel slightly underdressed for very formal events. Its freshness is somewhat heavy for sport.

Balade à Paris Promenade à Montmartre

Seasons

Best For:
Summer
Also Works:
Spring

A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.

Occasions

Best For:
Casual
Also Works:
Office Date

Its classic-leaning floral profile makes it suitable for casual wear and daily use, and its tendency towards a skin scent after initial application means it won't overpower an office environment. However, its 'old-fashioned' perception by some may make it less ideal for modern formal settings or active sport use.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
93%
Olfactory
97%
Notes
89%
Accord
79%
Key Similarities

Both share Citrus, White Floral, Woody accords and Jasmine, Orange Blossom notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Royal Sapphire
Balade à Paris Promenade à Montmartre
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