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Yves Saint Laurent Paris vs Caron Fleur de Rocaille (1993)
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Notes
Top
RoseMimosaHiacynthGeraniumGreen NotesOrange BlossomNasturtiumHawthornBergamotCassia
Heart
RoseVioletLilyYlang-YlangLime BlossomLily-of-the-ValleyJasmineOrris Root
Base
IrisHeliotropeMuskSandalwoodOakmossAmberCedar
Accords
Powdery
100%
Floral
100%
Rose
86%
Violet
70%
Yellow floral
66%
Green
66%
Performance
LongevityLong lasting
SillageStrong
Best Seasons
springfallsummer
About
Paris by Yves Saint Laurent is a Floral fragrance for women. Paris was launched in 1983. The nose behind this fragrance is Sophia Grojsman. Top notes are Rose, Mimosa, Hiacynth, Geranium, Green Notes, Orange Blossom, Nasturtium, Hawthorn, Bergamot and Cassia; middle notes are Rose, Violet, Lily, Ylang-Ylang, Lime Blossom, Lily-of-the-Valley, Jasmine and Orris Root; base notes are Iris, Heliotrope, Musk, Sandalwood, Oakmoss, Amber and Cedar. The perfume is named after Paris, the adored city of Yves Saint Laurent, who created it as a tribute to the Parisiennes who are always elegant, romantic, vivacious, ironic, simple and charming. Paris is a brilliant harmony of roses and violet flowers. This woody-floral starts with bergamot and violet, followed my may rose and iris at its heart, ending with sensational warmth of sandalwood. It was created in 1983. Here you can watch an advertising video for Paris by YSL.
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Notes
Top
GardeniaAldehydesViolet
Heart
MimosaJasmineLilacYlang-YlangRoseLily-of-the-ValleyCarnationIris
Base
SandalwoodAmberMuskOakmossCedar
Accords
White floral
100%
Floral
98%
Powdery
80%
Yellow floral
77%
Fresh
68%
Woody
62%
Performance
LongevityLong lasting
SillageModerate
Best Seasons
springfallsummer
About
Fleur de Rocaille (1993) by Caron is a Floral fragrance for women. Fleur de Rocaille (1993) was launched in 1993. Top notes are Gardenia, Aldehydes and Violet; middle notes are Mimosa, Jasmine, Lilac, Ylang-Ylang, Rose, Lily-of-the-Valley, Carnation and Iris; base notes are Sandalwood, Amber, Musk, Oakmoss and Cedar. The fragrance is a contemporary version of a timeless classic. Reflecting youth, vitality and spontaneity, the floral harmony blends subtle notes of mimosa and lilac offset by a crescendo of zesty jasmine and iris. The fragrance climaxes with sensual notes of sandalwood and amber. The bottle, shaped like a vase is topped by a carved floral motif on the stopper.
Notes in Common
43% sharedShared (12)
RoseMimosaVioletYlang-YlangLily-of-the-ValleyJasmineIrisMuskSandalwoodOakmossAmberCedar
Only in Paris
HiacynthGeraniumGreen NotesOrange BlossomNasturtiumHawthornBergamotCassiaLilyLime BlossomOrris RootHeliotrope
Only in Fleur de Rocaille (1993)
GardeniaAldehydesLilacCarnation
Rating
3.88vs3.92
Ratings
5,901vs877
Concentration
EDPvsEDP
Launch Year
1983vs1993
Which should I buy?
Too close to call on ratings — choose on character.
- The community rates them about the same (3.88 from 5,901 ratings vs 3.92 from 877).
- Longevity votes for both lean "long lasting".
- Sillage votes lean "strong" for Paris versus "moderate" for Fleur de Rocaille (1993).
- Both are voted best for spring first.
- Both houses are premium (typically $100–250), so price won't be the deciding factor.
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