Yves Saint Laurent 1983 EDT

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Paris

by Sophia Grojsman

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Yves Saint Laurent Paris is an Eau de Toilette launched in 1983, created by Sophia Grojsman. Paris opens with Hawthorn, Hyacinth, Green Notes, and Bergamot, settles into a heart of Linden Tree, Jasmine, Iris, and Violet, and dries down to a base of Musk, Amber, Cedar, and Sandalwood. Yves Saint Laurent's Paris carries a Favourite verdict, a floral-led wear.

A legendary powdery rose that evokes Parisian romance and poise - delicate yet grand, timelessly feminine, and utterly refined. For those who love vintage floral elegance, nothing else quite compares.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Romantic
  • Elegant
  • Classic
  • Sophisticated
  • Powdery
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Paris Eau de Toilette bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Fall
Also Works:
Summer

Paris shines in spring with its effervescent rose, violet, and green facets, echoing blooming gardens. Its powdery floral heart works beautifully in mild to warm weather, but can feel a bit airy and less cozy for deep winter.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Refined yet romantic, Paris is ideal for dates and formal occasions with its classic powdery floral aura. Projection and elegance make it suitable for offices, but its vintage character is less suited for sporty or ultra-casual settings.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

In standard patch-test panels

  • Geraniol from Rose
  • Oakmoss Evernia prunastri extract from Oakmoss

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Rose geranium Pelargonium Graveolens Oil from Geranium
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk
  • Ylang-ylang Cananga Odorata Flower Extract from Ylang-Ylang

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Paris Eau de Toilette is an icon of powdery floral perfumery, a love letter to the city of lights. Its opening marries sparkling bergamot and green notes with a lush cascade of May rose and violet, soon enveloped by a silk cloud of iris, mimosa, and carnation. The heart blooms into a romantic bouquet, anchored by creamy sandalwood, soft musk, and a whisper of woods and amber. Effortlessly chic, Paris is the scent of springtime walks, pastel bouquets, and timeless grace.

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