Fragrance comparison

Kaya vs Mon Paris Collector Edition

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

Updated 25 Oct 2026 44 ratings analysed

Kaya

Parfums d'Elmar

3.8731 votes

Rank #40,678 AmberFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

30%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Mon Paris Collector Edition

Yves Saint Laurent

4.0013 votes

Rank #39,928 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mon Paris Collector Edition takes 4 of 5 categories.

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

Kaya1/5

Mon Paris Collector Edition4/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

KayaParfums d'Elmar

Mon Paris Collector EditionYves Saint Laurent

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.87/ 5 · 31 votes

Have 21%Had 6%Want 72%

4.00/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 15%Had 6%Want 79%

Category winnerMon Paris Collector EditionRating 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

46%Like

15%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

13 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity84

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityKaya

SillageMon Paris Collector Edition

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value43

¤ Price value53

Category winnerMon Paris Collector EditionBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

fruity92%

rum84%

vanilla77%

woody69%

sweet61%

fruity100%

sweet86%

white floral72%

floral58%

fresh44%

rose30%

Scent match30%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

StrawberryRaspberryPearCaloneBergamotCalabrian bergamotTangerineOrange

Heart

PeonyOrange BlossomDaturaChinese JasmineJasmine Sambac

Base

White MuskAmbroxanVanilaPatchouli LeafPatchouliCedarMoss

InformationalShared notesStrawberry, Calabrian bergamot and Jasmine Sambac. 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

Summer83

Fall100

Winter100

Day83

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men21

Unisex36

Women43

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

Men13

Unisex0

Women88

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#40,678

PerfumerFirmenich

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#39,928

PerfumerDora Baghriche, Harry Fremont, Olivier Cresp

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerMon Paris Collector EditionHigher 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 Collector Edition opens with a mouthwatering splash of sweet strawberry, tart raspberry, and crisp pear, lifted by sparkling bergamot and a breezy touch of aquatic calone. As the bright fruitiness settles, a floral heart of pink peony, creamy datura, and sunny orange blossom unfolds across…

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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 Collector Edition?

Mon Paris Collector Edition takes 4 of 5 categories. Kaya is rated 3.87/5 from 31 votes; Mon Paris Collector Edition is rated 4.00/5 from 13 votes. Choose Kaya for a amber and fruity character. Wins on longevity. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Mon Paris Collector Edition for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Kaya or Mon Paris Collector Edition?

Kaya lasts longest (Kaya 84/100, Mon Paris Collector Edition 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Kaya or Mon Paris Collector Edition?

Mon Paris Collector Edition projects furthest (Mon Paris Collector Edition 72/100, Kaya 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Kaya and Mon Paris Collector Edition smell similar?

Clearly different: a 30% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity and sweet accords. Common notes include Strawberry, Calabrian bergamot and Jasmine Sambac.

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

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

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

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 Collector Edition has top notes of Strawberry, Raspberry, Pear and Calone, heart notes of Peony, Orange Blossom, Datura and Chinese Jasmine, a base of White Musk, Ambroxan, Vanila and Patchouli Leaf.