2012
Parisienne L Eau
Also asEau de Parfum · 2009 →

Will you like it? Mark a few fragrances you own or love and we'll tell you.

Yves Saint Laurent  ·  Sold as feminine

Parisienne L Eau

A rain-soaked park at dusk, where the crispness of green leaves mixes with the lingering scent of blooming flowers and a hint of earthy musk.

3.99156 ratingsRespected, if divisive
Scent fingerprintAll 10 accords ↓
fruitywoodyrosegreenmuskypatchouli
Parisienne L EauPremium · $100–250
49%Similar accords, often for lessByzance Gold · RochasMid-range tier, $40–100 · shares 5 of its 9 notes8 matches →

How it wears

From community votes · bars are each option's share
LongevityModerate28% say long lasting or eternal
Very weak13%
Weak15%
Moderate43%
Long lasting21%
Eternal7%
SillageModerate37% say strong or enormous
Intimate24%
Moderate39%
Strong14%
Enormous22%
Scent Profile

Composition & Character

Main Accords

When to Wear

🌸
Spring
☀️
Summer
🍂
Fall
❄️
Winter
🌤️
Day
🌙
Night

Who Wears It

♂
Masculine0%
⚥
Unisex8%
♀
Feminine92%
04 · DossierEdited by Scentsation Editorial

The story behind the bottle.

Scentsation editorial

Launched in 2012, Parisienne L Eau by Yves Saint Laurent is a floral fruity fragrance that captures the essence of modern femininity. Created by perfumers Sophia Grojsman and Sophie Labbé, this composition seamlessly blends green notes with rose and vinyl for an unexpected twist. The top layers of black currant, cranberry, and red berries give way to a heart of violet leaf before settling into a base of musk, patchouli, and cedar. This fragrance is not just about floral sweetness; it's a nuanced blend that speaks to the complexity of modern womanhood.

How to wear it

Apply this fragrance to pulse points for maximum impact. The vinyl note adds an interesting layer that becomes more apparent as the top notes fade after about an hour. It’s best experienced close to skin rather than in wide sillage, so focus on your wrists and neck.

Fig. 01 — Parisienne L Eau, Yves Saint Laurent

05 · Acquire

Where to buy.

Try before you commit

Wear it for a week first

A decant costs a fraction of a bottle and tells you how it lasts on your skin.

Ready for a full bottle

Live prices aren't shown yet. Each link opens that seller's own search; we may earn a commission.

Scent Finder

Not sure it's you?

Five questions, about a minute, no account. You get a shortlist that fits how you actually wear fragrance.

Find your scent
Sophia Grojsman portrait
03 · The nose

Sophia Grojsman

As a child, in Belarus, this perfume queen-to-be would run around the garden smelling roses and jasmine, leaving her toys untouched, dismissed.

55fragrances
Americannationality

Co-created with Sophie Labbé

The Parisienne line

7 fragrances, compared side by side

Designer Yves Saint Laurent

More from the house · founded 1961 · France

Parisienne L EauTempest Perfume Extrait
Try it layered

With Xerjoff Tempest Perfume Extrait

Adds citrus, aromatic and oud; shares musk.

Suggested from accords and notes · not yet tried by wearers

06 · The Room

What people
are saying.

3.99/ 5 · 156 ratings

Respected, if divisive: loved by 29%, disliked or hated by 12%.

Love29%
Like53%
OK5%
Dislike11%
Hate1%
Loading reviews...