Parisienne
| Edp | Concentration | Edt |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2009 | Year | 2025 |
| ££ | Price Tier | ££££ |
Chance Splendide
ScentArt
Which Should You Buy?
A truly divisive scent, Parisienne is either a chic, playful rush of berry and vinyl or a headache-inducing synthetic mess. Love it or hate it, YSL's gamble on a "plasticky" rose scent certainly sparked debate.
Divisive and underwhelming if you're expecting classic Chanel, but a bright, playful, and surprisingly long-lasting fruity floral if you're after a modern, easy-going scent that gets compliments.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 1% | 1% |
| Floral | 27% | 36% |
| Fruity | 17% | 16% |
| Green | 5% | 5% |
| Sweet | 18% | 20% |
| Warm | 0% | 2% |
| Woody | 16% | 14% |
| Earthy | 15% | 6% |
| Animalic | 7% | 15% |
| Fresh | 14% | 12% |
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A spring fragrance - light, bright, made for the warmer turn of the year.
Occasions
Its moderate sillage and sweet, flirty character make it suitable for dates and casual wear. While some find it office-appropriate due to its mild projection, the unique vinyl note can be polarising, making it a risk for formal settings.
Seasons
A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.
Occasions
While many found its performance lacking, others noted surprising longevity and compliment factor, making it suitable for most casual and date settings. Its overall fresh, clean, and inoffensive profile leans well to office wear, though it might be a bit too casual or 'young' for formal events.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Fruity, Powdery, Rose accords and Rose, Violet notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
ScentVerdict earns a commission from purchases - this doesn't affect our verdicts.