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Which Should You Buy?
This YSL classic is pure bottled sunshine, a fruity floral marvel that makes people happy despite its frustratingly elusive nature. Often compared to Baby Doll, it's a superior, joyous scent with a passionately loyal fanbase that will move mountains to get another bottle.
This is a real marmite scent. Blackcurrant and Mint is either a blissful, naturalistic journey to a summer dacha, or an authentic sweet jam that you might not want to wear in public. It has its fans, but it's divisive.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 7% | 1% |
| Floral | 26% | 13% |
| Fruity | 23% | 31% |
| Green | 19% | 31% |
| Sweet | 17% | 17% |
| Warm | 2% | 0% |
| Woody | 5% | 0% |
| Earthy | 1% | 1% |
| Animalic | 5% | 10% |
| Fresh | 24% | 30% |
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.
Occasions
Its fresh, fruity, and energetic profile makes it ideal for casual wear, office settings (if not over-sprayed), and active pursuits. While some vintage versions had better projection, current consensus points to moderate longevity, allowing for versatility across day-time occasions without being too intrusive.
Seasons
A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.
Occasions
Its natural, tart, and green profile with moderate longevity makes it best suited for casual, daytime wear. While refreshing, some find it too authentic to a "jam" or "dacha" scent for professional or formal settings.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Fruity, Green, Aromatic accords and Blackcurrant, Musk notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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