Parisienne
Parisienne by Yves Saint Laurent is a feminine-leaning eau de parfum from 2009 in the designer price tier. It opens with blackberry and cranberry, moves into damask rose, violet and peony and dries down to patchouli, white musk and sandalwood. Expect around 8 hours of wear, and it projects strongly.
Notes, explained
Opening
- Blackberry Dark, jammy and wine-like. Deeper than most berries.
- Cranberry Tart red fruit with a dry, astringent edge.
Heart
- Damask Rose The rich, jammy, honeyed rose. Deep and slightly wine-like.
- Violet Powdery, sweet and a bit retro. Parma Violets in flower form.
- Peony Pink, watery and slightly peppery. Modern and inoffensive.
Dry-down
- Patchouli Damp earth and dark chocolate. Either you love it or it's your least favourite note.
- White Musk Clean, soft, laundry-like. The 'smells like nothing but better' note.
- Sandalwood Creamy, milky wood. Soft and almost edible.
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