Fragrance notes
How this scent is often described (from community votes on accords—useful when a full pyramid isn’t in our data yet).
Fruity
100%
Rose
99%
Musky
97%
Sweet
82%
Powdery
75%
White Floral
74%
Vinyl
67%
Iris
60%
Violet
59%
Floral
58%
Performance
Empty fields use this listing’s top accords (Fruity, Rose, and Musky) plus the overview text—add your own numbers anytime after testing on skin.
Longevity
With Fruity, Rose, Musky, and Sweet among the strongest accord tags here, deeper woods, resins, and ambers in this kind of mix often linger longer on skin—still varies by person, climate, and sprays.
Projection
With Fruity, Rose, Musky, and Sweet among the strongest accord tags here, dense bases like this often feel louder in the first hour—start with one spray in tight rooms or at a desk.
Overview
Parisienne L'EssentielbyYves Saint Laurentis a Amber Floral fragrance for women.Parisienne L'Essentielwas launched in 2011. Top notes are Blackberry, Pink Pepper and Vinyl; middle notes are Rose, Jasmine and Iris; base notes are Musk, Tonka Bean and Suede.After the original Parisienne from 2009, than Eau de Toilette and Parisienne A L `Extreme from 2010, Yves Saint Laurent presents Parisienne L'Essentiel in autumn 2011. This version is conceived as the essence of femininity and promises to be the most sophisticated and sensual so far.Parisienne is: "A woman incredibly free. Free to think, free to act ... She conveys the joy of living and loving in the moment ... This is why Paris adopts her. She has the face of an angel, the body of a woman who didn’t sleep last night, an air of carnal knowledge. A woman in an evening gown at the break of day. Scandalous, some say? Free, she says. An Yves Saint Laurent woman. A true Parisienne …"Parisienne L'Essentiel is an oriental - floral fragrance. It opens with notes of juicy blackberries mixed with vinyl accord. The heart of the composition includes a bouquet of iris, Damasc rose and Sambac jasmine. The base reveals accords of suede, tonka and musk.The new face of the fragrance is French model Marine Vacth. The fragrance is available as 30 and 50 ml Eau de Parfum.
Quick answers
Short takes based on this page’s notes and accords—your taste still wins.
- Is Parisienne L'Essentiel office-safe?
- With a stronger profile, one light spray is often enough in quiet offices; save extra sprays for after work or open spaces.
- Best season
- Mixed profile—often bright up top with a warmer base—works year-round depending on sprays and temperature.
- Where to try it
- Department-store counters, brand boutiques, and trusted sample or decant sellers online—always test on your own skin before a full bottle.