Fragrance comparison

Kaya vs Mon Paris

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 25 Oct 2026 9,787 ratings analysed

4 wins

Kaya

Parfums d'Elmar

3.8731 votes

Rank #40,678 AmberFruity

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29%scent match

Clearly different

Mon Paris

Yves Saint Laurent

3.809,756 votes

Rank #2,481 FruitySweet

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Kaya takes 4 of 7 categories.

Kaya
Choose it for a amber and fruity character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Mon Paris
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Kaya4/7

Mon Paris3/7

Ratings & consensus: Mon Paris
Community sentiment: Kaya
Longevity: Kaya
Sillage & projection: Kaya
Value for money: Mon Paris
Versatility: Kaya
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Mon Paris

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

KayaParfums d'Elmar

Mon ParisYves Saint Laurent

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.87/ 5 · 31 votes

Have 21%Had 6%Want 72%

3.80/ 5 · 9,756 votes

Have 74%Had 26%Want 0%

Category winnerMon ParisRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

48%Love

23%Like

10%Ok

6%Dislike

13%Hate

31 votes

31%Love

39%Like

11%Ok

17%Dislike

2%Hate

9,756 votes

Category winnerKayaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity84

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityKaya

SillageKaya

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value43

¤ Price value47

Category winnerMon ParisBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

fruity92%

rum84%

vanilla77%

woody69%

sweet61%

fruity100%

sweet91%

fresh83%

patchouli74%

white floral65%

citrus56%

Scent match29%Clearly different · both fruity and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top20-30 mins

AppleStrawberryCalabrian bergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

White FlowersJasmine Sambac

Base8-12 hrs

RumAmberTonka BeanVanillaAmbrox SuperWoody NotesIndonesian Patchouli Leaf

Top

StrawberryRaspberryPearOrangeCalabrian bergamotTangerineCalone

Heart

PeonyJasmine SambacChinese JasmineDaturaOrange Blossom

Base

Indonesian Patchouli LeafPatchouliWhite MuskVanilaAmbroxanMossCedar

InformationalShared notesStrawberry, Calabrian bergamot, Jasmine Sambac and Indonesian Patchouli Leaf. Durations are only published for Kaya, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring55

Summer9

Fall82

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter48

Day–

Night–

Category winnerKayaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men21

Unisex36

Women43

Date 36%Party 28%Casual 19%Work 16%

Men1

Unisex2

Women97

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#40,678

PerfumerFirmenich

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#2,481

PerfumerDora Baghriche, Harry Fremont, Olivier Cresp

Launched—

Reviews210

Category winnerMon ParisHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Kaya by Parfums d'Elmar hits the skin with a vibrant, mouthwatering collision of crisp green apple, sweet wild strawberry, and bright Calabrian bergamot. It feels rich right away. The fruity spark does not vanish immediately; instead, it sinks slowly into a lush heart of creamy white flowers and night-blooming jasmine…

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Yves Saint Laurent Mon Paris is a bright, sparkling berry and floral perfume anchored by clean patchouli and soft white musk. It opens with a juicy splash of ripe strawberry, red raspberry, and crisp pear that feels like chilled berry sparkling cider. As the initial sweetness settles, creamy peony and jasmine petals b…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Kaya or Mon Paris?

Kaya takes 4 of 7 categories. Kaya is rated 3.87/5 from 31 votes; Mon Paris is rated 3.80/5 from 9,756 votes. Choose Kaya for a amber and fruity character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Mon Paris for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Kaya or Mon Paris?

Kaya lasts longest (Kaya 84/100, Mon Paris 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Kaya or Mon Paris?

Kaya projects furthest (Kaya 66/100, Mon Paris 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Kaya and Mon Paris smell similar?

Clearly different: a 29% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity and sweet accords. Common notes include Strawberry, Calabrian bergamot, Jasmine Sambac and Indonesian Patchouli Leaf.

Is Kaya or Mon Paris better for summer or winter?

For summer, Kaya is the stronger pick. For winter, Kaya is the stronger pick. Kaya suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Kaya and Mon Paris?

Kaya has top notes of Apple, Strawberry and Calabrian bergamot, heart notes of White Flowers and Jasmine Sambac, a base of Rum, Amber, Tonka Bean and Vanilla. Mon Paris has top notes of Strawberry, Raspberry, Pear and Orange, heart notes of Peony, Jasmine Sambac, Chinese Jasmine and Datura, a base of Indonesian Patchouli Leaf, Patchouli, White Musk and Vanila.