Yves Saint Laurent
Paris
What Paris smells like
Lush green stems and powdery violet evoke a lavish bouquet, for the unapologetic romantic on a spring afternoon promenade.
Feels like
A grand bouquet of fresh-cut roses and violets · Vintage powder compact on a vanity · Sun-dappled Parisian garden after a spring rain · Luxurious floral body lotion melting into skin · A silk scarf scented with classic French perfume · A grand ballroom filled with blooming flowers
Mood: Elegant, Romantic, Vivacious, Sophisticated, Uplifting
Where to wear it: Parisian cafe terrace, Formal garden party, High-end department store, Art gallery opening
Main accords
floral, powdery, rose, violet, green, yellow-floral, white-floral, woody, fresh-spicy, iris
Notes
Top notes: Rose, Mimosa, Hiacynth, Geranium, Green Notes, Orange Blossom, Nasturtium, Hawthorn, Cassia, Bergamot
Heart notes: Rose, Violet, Lily, Lime Blossom, Ylang-Ylang, Lily-of-the-Valley, Jasmine, Orris Root
Base notes: Iris, Musk, Heliotrope, Sandalwood, Oakmoss, Amber, Cedar