Alternatives
Perfumes that smell like Paris
Paris by Yves Saint Laurent (1983) is built around Rose, Violet, Bergamot, Iris. Here are the ten perfumes in our encyclopedia that come closest, with what each one shares and what sets it apart.
« An armful of violet-powdered roses, a love letter to the capital. »
- 1
Lancôme · 1967
Climat
Shared notes: Bergamot, Violet, Rose, Lily of the Valley, Sandalwood. What differs: Aldehydes, Peach, Rosemary.
- 2
Hermès · 1961
Calèche
Shared notes: Bergamot, Rose, Iris, Lily of the Valley, Sandalwood. What differs: Aldehydes, Lemon, Neroli.
- 3
Yves Saint Laurent · 1971
Rive Gauche
Shared notes: Bergamot, Rose, Lily of the Valley, Iris, Sandalwood. What differs: Aldehydes, Green Notes, Peach.
- 4
Caron · 1996
Aimez-Moi
Shared notes: Violet, Bergamot, Iris, Rose, Musk. What differs: Star Anise, Mint, Cardamom.
- 5
Guerlain · 1983
Jardins de Bagatelle
Shared notes: Violet, Bergamot, Lily of the Valley, Iris. What differs: Lemon, Tuberose, Narcissus. Same family (Floral).
- 6
Paco Rabanne · 1979
Métal
Shared notes: Lily of the Valley, Iris, Rose, Musk, Amber. What differs: Hyacinth, Green Notes, Aldehydes.
- 7
IKKS · 2000
Little Woman
Shared notes: Bergamot, Violet, Lily of the Valley, Amber. What differs: Cardamom, Lavender, Peach. Same family (Floral).
- 8
Rochas · 1994
Tocade
Shared notes: Bergamot, Rose, Iris, Lily of the Valley, Amber. What differs: Geranium, Freesia, Green Notes.
- 9
Patou · 2013
Joy Forever
Shared notes: Bergamot, Rose, Iris, Sandalwood, Amber. What differs: Mandarin, Galbanum, Marigold. Same family (Floral).
- 10
Giorgio Armani · 1995
Acqua di Giò pour Femme
Shared notes: Violet, Lily of the Valley, Musk, Sandalwood, Amber. What differs: Peony, Pineapple, Lemon.
Frequently asked questions
Which perfume smells most like Paris?
Based on our analysis of fragrance pyramids, Climat by Lancôme is the closest: it shares 7 notes with Paris, including Bergamot, Violet, Rose.
What is an alternative to Paris from another house?
Climat (Lancôme, 1967) picks up Bergamot, Violet, Rose in a different interpretation.
Which other Yves Saint Laurent perfume is similar to Paris?
At Yves Saint Laurent, Rive Gauche (1971) is the closest, sharing Bergamot, Rose, Lily of the Valley.
How is this ranking built?
We compare the top, heart and base notes of every perfume. Rare notes weigh more than very common ones like musk or bergamot; olfactory family and gender refine the score. Nothing replaces trying it on skin.