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    Orchid vs. Paris

    Clearly related
    Paris by Yves Saint Laurent bottle

    Paris

    Yves Saint Laurent
    Eau de Parfum1983
    New comparison

    Paris rates higher with the community.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Orchid vs. Paris
    OrchidParis
    ConcentrationEau de Parfum
    Launched19751983
    GenderFemaleFemale
    PerfumerSophia Grojsman
    Best seasonFallSpring

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Orchid

    Powdery
    Floral
    Iris
    White Floral
    Woody
    Sweet
    Amber
    Musky

    Paris

    Powdery
    Floral
    Rose
    Yellow Floral
    Green
    Violet
    White Floral
    Woody

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    BergamotRose
    BergamotGreen NotesCinnamonHyacinthGeraniumCassiaMimosaOrange BlossomIndian cressHawthorn
    Heart
    Wild orchid
    RoseVioletJasmineLily of the ValleyOrris RootLinden BlossomYlang-Ylang
    Base
    SandalwoodMuskAmber
    SandalwoodCedarwoodMuskIrisHeliotropeAmberOakmoss

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Orchid vs. Paris
    OrchidParis
    Score3.5/54/5
    Longevity6-10 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagemoderatestrong

    No varnish

    Real talk

    Some fragrances announce themselves. This one sits close, almost shy, then refuses to leave. The powdery floral heart has real depth, clean enough for the office.Orchid
    There's something about Paris that divides people in the best way. Some find it too much. Others find it exactly enough. The rose-violet combination is old-school in the most complimentary sense.Paris

    The hunt

    Best price, size by size

    Best price by size: Orchid vs. Paris
    OrchidParis
    2.5 oz$98.50ecosmetics

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