Paris
Yves Saint LaurentEau de Parfum1983
Side by side
Paris vs. Elysée
Is Paris better than Elysée?
Paris rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
RoseSandalwoodCinnamonCedarwoodMuskIrisAmberYlang-Ylang
powderyfloralrosewoodysweet
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 Paris and Elysée?
| Paris | Elysée | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | — |
| Launched | 1983 | 2015 |
| Gender | Female | Female |
| Perfumer | Sophia Grojsman | Hernan Fígoli, Jacques Huclier |
| Best season | Spring | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Paris and Elysée smell?
Paris
Powdery
Floral
Rose
Yellow Floral
Green
Violet
White Floral
Woody
Elysée
Rose
Floral
Woody
Powdery
Musky
Sweet
Warm Spicy
Patchouli
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Paris and Elysée share?
Top
BergamotGreen NotesCinnamonHyacinthGeraniumCassiaMimosaOrange BlossomIndian cressHawthorn
Pink PepperMandarin OrangeFreesiaRaspberrySorbetCinnamonApple
Heart
RoseVioletJasmineLily of the ValleyOrris RootLinden BlossomYlang-Ylang
RoseFloral NotesPeonyYlang-Ylang
Base
SandalwoodCedarwoodMuskIrisHeliotropeAmberOakmoss
PatchouliMuskSandalwoodAmberCedarwoodIrisTonka BeanBenzoinVanilla
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Floral Notes
RoseVioletHyacinthJasmineLily of the ValleyGeraniumIrisOrris RootHeliotropeMimosaLinden BlossomOrange BlossomYlang-YlangHawthorn
RoseFloral NotesFreesiaPeonyYlang-YlangIris
Spicy Notes
CinnamonCassia
Pink PepperCinnamon
Woody Notes
SandalwoodCedarwood
SandalwoodCedarwood
Amber
Amber
Amber
Musk
Musk
Musk
Where they fit
When and where do Paris and Elysée work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Paris or Elysée?
| Paris | Elysée | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 4-6 hours |
| Sillage | strong | moderate |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Paris and Elysée?
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
Elysée does not play it safe. The warm woods and rich florals here feel more European chypre than typical Brazilian sunshine scent. It projects well, lasts long, and earns attention.Elysée
The hunt
Where to buy Paris and Elysée
| Paris | Elysée | |
|---|---|---|
| 2.5 oz | $98.50ecosmetics | — |
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