352 My Paris

No. 352 is Blossom Perfumery's take on Yves Saint Laurent's Mon Paris, a modern chypre-fruity favourite, aiming for its bright and youthful energy at a fraction of the price. The opening bursts with strawberry, raspberry, pear and bergamot for a juicy, sun-drenched start that closely tracks the original's playful fruit accord, if a touch sweeter and more one-dimensional. The heart brings peony, orange blossom and jasmine into a soft floral bouquet that echoes Mon Paris's romantic core, though with less nuance and complexity. Patchouli, musk, moss, cedar and vanilla close out the base with a warm, earthy sweetness reminiscent of the original's chypre backbone, but it fades faster and doesn't hold the same lift through the day. For spring and summer wear when you want the Mon Paris energy without the designer price, this dupe is a solid casual alternative, best topped up for evening use.