Yves Saint Laurent Parisienne EDP

I have only recently discovered this fragrance and feel as though I'm a bit late to jump on this bandwagon. Parisienne launched in 2009 with a campaign headed by Kate Moss.

On the Yves Saint Laurent website this fragrance is described as...

'A sensuous bouquet to the woman whose heart belongs to Paris…even if home is elsewhere. A voluptuous floral accord of violet, damask rose and blackberry seems to tell the whole story, but then comes the fullness of sandalwood, deepened by musk and brightened by peonies, tying the endnotes to the ones beginning.'

Fragrance is always a difficult thing to describe, and varies from person-to-person due to personal taste. I would however agree that this description sums up the product nicely. It's floral, mainly rose scented (but not heavily and so avoids being at all grandma-ish!). The floral notes are complimented by a hint of musk, vanilla and berries, and not quite like any other perfume that I have smelled or owned. 

This perfume is very feminine and personally I love both the packaging and the bottle. The perfume itself is a very pale lavender colour encased in a sculpted glass bottle with gold cap. It's chic and girly whilst giving the sense of being classic - definitely one for the dressing table! I also love the 80s style font on the packaging, it's a nice touch that  definitely adds to the classic feel of the product.

Overall I would recommend this fragrance if you like florals. It has a decent staying power and isn't too overpowering for daytime wear. YSL Parisienne EDP is widely available and retails from £39.50 for 30ml.