Yves Saint Laurent Paris Roses des Bois
How it smells
It smells mostly rose and white floral. Muguet and orange blossom at the top, rose and violet in the middle and musk and sandalwood at the base.
- Came out
- 2004
- Lasts
- 3 to 6 hours
- Best in
- spring
Paris Roses des Bois notes
Top notes
What you smell first
Heart notes
The main smell
Base notes
What stays on your skin
Smell profile
Main accords
How strong each part of the smell is
Best seasons and time of day
A closer look at Yves Saint Laurent Paris Roses des Bois
Yves Saint Laurent is the house behind Paris Roses des Bois.
For work or for evenings
It works better in the day than at night, so it is a good pick for work, school and daily wear.
The style of Paris Roses des Bois
The strongest accord is rose (100%), followed by white floral and powdery. You will probably like it if you enjoy rose and white floral smells and notes like rose and musk. Less obvious notes include violet and lily-of-the-valley. Perfume fans rate it 3.96 out of 5.
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Longevity on skin
It lasts a medium time, about 3 to 6 hours on skin. Nino Cerruti 1881 and Maison Francis Kurkdjian Feminin Pluriel last longer, if that matters to you. Base notes like musk and sandalwood are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Sillage and projection
Projection is strong: people around you will notice it. Two sprays are usually enough. It spreads further than Maison Francis Kurkdjian Feminin Pluriel.
Paris Roses des Bois price and value
The usual price in Europe is about €92. That puts it in the middle price range. It costs more than Houbigant Quelques Fleurs but less than Maison Francis Kurkdjian Feminin Pluriel.
If you like Paris Roses des Bois, try these
Similar picks to try: Nino Cerruti 1881 (6 shared notes), Maison Francis Kurkdjian Feminin Pluriel (5 shared notes), Houbigant Quelques Fleurs (6 shared notes) and Parfums Gres Cabotine Variety (5 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Nino Cerruti 1881 starts from €40.
Quick answers
What is the best season for Paris Roses des Bois?
Spring.
Can men wear Paris Roses des Bois?
It is made for women, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
When did it come out?
It came out in 2004.