Fragrance comparison

Kaya vs Mon Paris Christmas Collector

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

Updated 25 Oct 2026 40 ratings analysed

3 wins

Kaya

Parfums d'Elmar

3.8731 votes

Rank #40,678 AmberFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

Mon Paris Christmas Collector

Yves Saint Laurent

3.569 votes

Rank #60,184 FruityCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Kaya takes 3 of 4 categories.

Kaya
Choose it for a amber and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Mon Paris Christmas Collector
Choose it for a fruity and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Kaya3/4

Mon Paris Christmas Collector1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

KayaParfums d'Elmar

Mon Paris Christmas CollectorYves Saint Laurent

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.87/ 5 · 31 votes

Have 21%Had 6%Want 72%

3.56/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 31%Had 5%Want 64%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

33%Love

22%Like

11%Ok

33%Dislike

0%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity84

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate64

Category winners

LongevityKaya

SillageKaya

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value43

¤ Price value50

Category winnerMon Paris Christmas CollectorBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

fruity92%

rum84%

vanilla77%

woody69%

sweet61%

fruity100%

citrus92%

sweet84%

woody77%

earthy69%

fresh61%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both fruity, woody 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

StrawberryRaspberryBergamotCaloneOrangePearTangerine

Heart

DaturaOrange BlossomPeonyJasmine SambacChinese Jasmine

Base

PatchouliMossIndonesian Patchouli LeafWhite MuskAmbroxanCedarVanilla

InformationalShared notesStrawberry, Calabrian bergamot, Jasmine Sambac and Vanilla. 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

Spring67

Summer0

Fall67

Winter100

Day67

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men21

Unisex36

Women43

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

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#40,678

PerfumerFirmenich

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#60,184

PerfumerDora Baghriche, Harry Fremont, Olivier Cresp

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerKayaHigher 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 Christmas Collector is a fruity floral chypre featuring a bright opening of sweet strawberry, raspberry, and pear, lifted by bergamot and a splash of calone. The heart unfolds with datura, peony, and orange blossom, settling into a base of clean patchouli, white musk, and vanilla. It offer…

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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 Christmas Collector?

Kaya takes 3 of 4 categories. Kaya is rated 3.87/5 from 31 votes; Mon Paris Christmas Collector is rated 3.56/5 from 9 votes. Choose Kaya for a amber and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Mon Paris Christmas Collector for a fruity and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Kaya or Mon Paris Christmas Collector?

Kaya lasts longest (Kaya 84/100, Mon Paris Christmas Collector 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Kaya or Mon Paris Christmas Collector?

Kaya projects furthest (Kaya 66/100, Mon Paris Christmas Collector 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Kaya and Mon Paris Christmas Collector smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, woody and sweet accords. Common notes include Strawberry, Calabrian bergamot, Jasmine Sambac and Vanilla.

Is Kaya or Mon Paris Christmas Collector better for summer or winter?

Kaya suits evening wear; Mon Paris Christmas Collector suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Kaya and Mon Paris Christmas Collector?

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 Christmas Collector has top notes of Strawberry, Raspberry, Bergamot and Calone, heart notes of Datura, Orange Blossom, Peony and Jasmine Sambac, a base of Patchouli, Moss, Indonesian Patchouli Leaf and White Musk.