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Yves Saint Laurent Paris vs Frederic Malle L'Eau d'Hiver
L'Eau d'Hiver for the community favourite, Paris for the value.
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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
BergamotGreen NotesPink PepperLemonGrapefruitCalamus
Heart
HeliotropeIrisHawthornVioletHoneyLily of the ValleyJasmineOrange BlossomRoseYlang-Ylang
Base
White MuskAngelicaHayCedarTonkaSandalwoodBenzoinAmber
Accords
Powdery
100%
Musky
100%
Citrus
63%
Floral
59%
Fresh spicy
52%
Violet
50%
Performance
LongevityModerate
SillageIntimate
Best Seasons
springwinterfall
About
L'Eau d'Hiver by Frederic Malle is a Floral Woody Musk fragrance for women and men. L'Eau d'Hiver was launched in 2003. The nose behind this fragrance is Jean-Claude Ellena. Top notes are Bergamot, Green Notes, Pink Pepper, Lemon, Grapefruit and Calamus; middle notes are Heliotrope, Iris, Hawthorn, Violet, Honey, Lily of the Valley, Jasmine, Orange Blossom, Rose and Ylang-Ylang; base notes are White Musk, Angelica, Hay, Cedar, Tonka, Sandalwood, Benzoin and Amber. L\'Eau d\'Hiver is a fragrant sketch of winter, created by Jean-Claude Ellena. White heliotrope which besides soft floral, possesses a mild citrusy note, interlaces with notes of water, with balmy powder of iris and a drop of honey. The fragrance was created in 2003.Read The Winter is Over. What Did It Smell Like?
Notes in Common
41% sharedShared (14)
RoseGreen NotesOrange BlossomHawthornBergamotVioletYlang-YlangLily-of-the-ValleyJasmineIrisHeliotropeSandalwoodAmberCedar
Only in Paris
MimosaHiacynthGeraniumNasturtiumCassiaLilyLime BlossomOrris RootMuskOakmoss
Only in L'Eau d'Hiver
Pink PepperLemonGrapefruitCalamusHoneyWhite MuskAngelicaHayTonkaBenzoin
Rating
3.88vs4.21
Ratings
5,901vs4,207
Concentration
EDPvsParfum
Launch Year
1983vs2003
Which should I buy?
L'Eau d'Hiver for the community favourite, Paris for the value.
- L'Eau d'Hiver is rated higher by the community: 4.21 from 4,207 ratings, against 3.88 from 5,901.
- Longevity votes lean "long lasting" for Paris and "moderate" for L'Eau d'Hiver.
- Sillage votes lean "strong" for Paris versus "intimate" for L'Eau d'Hiver.
- Both are voted best for spring.
- Frederic Malle is a luxury house (typically $250+), while Yves Saint Laurent is premium (typically $100–250).
Buy L'Eau d'Hiver if you want the higher-rated option and the budget allows; buy Paris if value for money matters most.