Yves Saint Laurent 2009 EDP

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Parisienne

by Sophie Labbé , Sophia Grojsman

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Yves Saint Laurent Parisienne is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2009, created by Sophie Labbé and Sophia Grojsman. Parisienne opens with Vinyl, Blackberry, and Cranberry, settles into a heart of Rose, Violet, and Peony, and dries down to a base of Musk, Sandalwood, Vetiver, and Patchouli. Yves Saint Laurent's Parisienne carries a Statement verdict, a floral-led wear.

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.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Playful
  • Edgy
  • Modern
  • Romantic
  • Confident
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Parisienne Eau de Parfum 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
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring
Also Works:
Summer Fall

A spring fragrance - light, bright, made for the warmer turn of the year.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office

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.

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

Other declarable allergens

  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk

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

Opening with a juicy burst of blackberry and cranberry, Parisienne quickly introduces an intriguing vinyl note that adds an edgy, almost patent-leather sheen to the composition. This unconventional opening mellows into a heart of powdery violet, soft peony, and a clean, modern rose. As it dries down, a subtle blend of creamy sandalwood, earthy vetiver, and a whisper of musk grounds the playful florals, maintaining its unexpected character.

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