LotusOpens with
Turkish RoseHeart
PatchouliDries down to
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Yves Saint Laurent · Sold as feminine
Mon Paris Lumière
The rain on hot pavement five minutes after it stops — where crisp lemon and lotus give way to the soft floral notes of Turkish rose, blending into a warm, enveloping patchouli musk.
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Mon Paris LumièrePremium · $100–250
48%Similar accords, often for lessSilver · ZaraBudget tier, under $40 · all 3 of its listed notes are in this one8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Mon Paris Lumière, launched in 2022 by Yves Saint Laurent and crafted by perfumers Olivier Cresp and Dora Baghriche, is a Floral Aquatic fragrance that captures the essence of modern Parisian elegance. The composition opens with a bright lemon note and lotus flower before transitioning into the heart notes of Turkish rose, datura, and jasmine, creating an intricate floral bouquet. The base notes of patchouli and white musk provide warmth and depth, grounding the lighter top notes in a sensual, lingering finish.
Apply this fragrance with two sprays to ensure that the bright top notes are balanced by the deeper base notes. The citrus opening fades within an hour but leaves behind a lingering warmth from the patchouli and white musk. Ideal for evening wear when you want a scent that evolves throughout the night.
Fig. 01 — Mon Paris Lumière, Yves Saint Laurent
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Dora Baghriche
The new classicistDora Baghriche is a senior perfumer at Firmenich and one of the most exciting creative voices in contemporary perfumery. Born in Algeria and trained in Paris, she brings a cross-cultural richness to her work that gives it both warmth and sophistication.
Co-created with Olivier Cresp
The Mon Paris line
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Designer Yves Saint Laurent
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Respected, if divisive: loved by 26%, disliked or hated by 13%.