When I think of YSL fragrances, I think of classics like Opium and Paris, both of which my Mom wore ages ago! The newest Yves Saint Laurent perfume, Parisienne seems to be a more modern take on classic– the damask rose-based floral has a slightly mysterious and edgy side with all things feminine in between.
“PARISIENNE is a scent that suits this eternal woman: she has personality, she is paradoxical, and she plays with convention. There is nothing obvious, only hints…”
My first impressions of Parisienne were favorable, the sparkling blend of blackberry and cranberry was unmistakable! As the middle notes began to take shape, a more classic fragrance was revealed through the harmony of damask rose, violet, and peony notes. Once Parisienne reached the base notes, it became more reminiscent of the old YSL classics to me and got just a little too heady with patchouli and vetiver. It was pleasant after dry down, but in a perfect world– if it would have stopped in the middle I would have been as pleased as punch!
After some time had passed, I was left with a faint touch of cranberry, rose, and blackberry which was a nice finishing touch, so all was not lost! The Parisienne bottle is one part classic, one part modern as is the fragrance itself and has a nice weight to it. Slightly etched, the bottle’s surface is said to resemble the labyrinth of Parisian streets. For me personally, Parisienne wouldn’t be my “everyday” fragrance of choice because of the bottom– but once it wears down and everything comes together, Parisienne becomes very feminine and delicate again.
Check out other reviews of YSL Parisienne here.
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