Head to head
Yves Saint Laurent Mon Paris and Miss Dior Eau de Parfum are often compared by people choosing between the two. Mon Paris is a chypre fragrance and Miss Dior Eau de Parfum a floral one, and they share peony, patchouli and musk. They are close in style: much of the character of one is also in the other.
Mon Paris stands apart with strawberry, raspberry and pear, while Miss Dior Eau de Parfum brings blood orange, mandarin and rose. They are rated the same for longevity (long-lasting), and they project about the same (strong). Mon Paris is the cheaper one: about $130 against $155 for a standard bottle.
How we picked. We put the two fragrances side by side using the data in our catalog: notes, olfactory family, longevity, projection, the seasons and occasions each one suits and its typical price. A fragrance smells different on each person, so try both on skin if you can. Prices are typical US retail prices and may differ at checkout.
| Mon ParisYves Saint Laurent | Miss Dior Eau de ParfumDior | |
|---|---|---|
| Typical price | $130 · 3.0 oz | $155 · 3.4 oz |
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2016 | 2017 |
| Family | Chypre, Floral | Floral, Chypre |
| Top notes | Strawberry, Raspberry, Pear | Blood orange, Mandarin |
| Heart notes | Peony, Jasmine, Orange blossom | Rose, Peony |
| Base notes | Patchouli, Musk, Vanilla | Patchouli, Musk, Rosewood |
| Longevity | Long-lasting | Long-lasting |
| Projection | Strong | Strong |
| Best seasons | Spring, Fall, Winter | Spring, Fall |
| Occasions | Date, Everyday | Everyday, Date, Office |
| Style | Romantic, Seductive | Romantic, Elegant |
Yves Saint Laurent
$130 · 3.0 oz · EDP · Women · Chypre
Red berries, peony and white patchouli. A dizzying love affair in Paris: sweet, fruity and passionate.
Choose Mon Paris if you want a lower price, something better suited to cold weather and a more seductive character.
Dior
$155 · 3.4 oz · EDP · Women · Floral
A bouquet of Grasse roses with sparkling citrus and clean patchouli. Romantic, luminous and very feminine.
Choose Miss Dior Eau de Parfum if you want something better suited to warm weather, a fragrance that covers more occasions and a more elegant character.
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Take the quizThey are rated the same for longevity (long-lasting), and they project about the same (strong). Longevity also depends on your skin and on how much you apply.
Mon Paris is the cheaper one: about $130 against $155 for a standard bottle. These are typical US retail prices for a standard bottle and change often, so check the current price before buying.
They share peony, patchouli and musk. They are close in style: much of the character of one is also in the other.
For spring and summer, Miss Dior Eau de Parfum is the better fit. For fall and winter, Mon Paris is the better fit. Mon Paris is at its best in spring, fall and winter, and Miss Dior Eau de Parfum in spring and fall.
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