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    Lotus Shadow vs. Paris

    Clearly related
    Paris by Yves Saint Laurent bottle

    Paris

    Yves Saint Laurent
    Eau de Parfum1983
    New comparison

    Is Lotus Shadow better than Paris?

    Paris rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin.

    Why this score
    Performance proximity
    Accord profile overlap
    Gender alignment
    MuskBergamotRoseSandalwood
    floralpowderygreenwoodyrosefresh spicy

    This match is a verified relationship from our fragrance graph. The score weighs each fragrance's notes, accords, mood, occasion, weather fit, gender, and performance — the same scale as the badges on every “reminds of” rail.

    The essentials

    What's different between Lotus Shadow and Paris?

    Key facts: Lotus Shadow vs. Paris
    Lotus ShadowParis
    ConcentrationEau de ToiletteEau de Parfum
    Launched20151983
    GenderFemaleFemale
    PerfumerSophia Grojsman
    Best seasonFallSpring

    Scent DNA

    How do Lotus Shadow and Paris smell?

    Lotus Shadow

    Floral
    Musky
    Powdery
    Citrus
    Green
    Woody
    Rose
    Aquatic

    Paris

    Powdery
    Floral
    Rose
    Yellow Floral
    Green
    Violet
    White Floral
    Woody

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    What notes do Lotus Shadow and Paris share?

    Top
    LotusBergamotPink Pepper
    BergamotGreen NotesCinnamonHyacinthGeraniumCassiaMimosaOrange BlossomIndian cressHawthorn
    Heart
    Green TeaRoseOsmanthus
    RoseVioletJasmineLily of the ValleyOrris RootLinden BlossomYlang-Ylang
    Base
    MuskSandalwoodMate
    SandalwoodCedarwoodMuskIrisHeliotropeAmberOakmoss

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    Which performs better, Lotus Shadow or Paris?

    Community verdict: Lotus Shadow vs. Paris
    Lotus ShadowParis
    Score3.5/54/5
    Longevity4-6 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagestrongstrong

    No varnish

    What do reviewers say about Lotus Shadow and Paris?

    Some fragrances want to fill the room. This one wants to fill a quiet garden instead. The lotus-green tea heart is the hook, meditative and unusual, not another rose flanker.Lotus Shadow
    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

    Where to buy Lotus Shadow and Paris

    Best price by size: Lotus Shadow vs. Paris
    Lotus ShadowParis
    2.5 oz$98.50ecosmetics

    Cheapest in-stock offer per size. Retailer links support Silloria at no extra cost to you.

    Good to know

    About Lotus Shadow vs. Paris.