Fragrance comparison

Kaya vs Mon Paris Gold Attraction Edition

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

Updated 25 Oct 2026 50 ratings analysed

Kaya

Parfums d'Elmar

3.8731 votes

Rank #40,678 AmberFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Mon Paris Gold Attraction Edition

Yves Saint Laurent

3.9519 votes

Rank #36,316 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mon Paris Gold Attraction Edition takes 3 of 5 categories.

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

Kaya2/5

Mon Paris Gold Attraction Edition3/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

KayaParfums d'Elmar

Mon Paris Gold Attraction EditionYves Saint Laurent

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.87/ 5 · 31 votes

Have 21%Had 6%Want 72%

3.95/ 5 · 19 votes

Have 41%Had 13%Want 46%

Category winnerMon Paris Gold Attraction 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

37%Love

37%Like

11%Ok

16%Dislike

0%Hate

19 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity84

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityKaya

SillageMon Paris Gold Attraction Edition

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value43

¤ Price value38

Category winnerKayaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

fruity92%

rum84%

vanilla77%

woody69%

sweet61%

fruity100%

sweet92%

woody84%

white floral77%

citrus69%

fresh61%

Scent match39%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

StrawberryRaspberryPearCaloneOrangeCalabrian bergamotTangerine

Heart

PeonyJasmine SambacChinese JasmineOrange BlossomDatura

Base

Indonesian Patchouli LeafPatchouliMossWhite MuskCedarVanillaAmbroxan

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

Spring86

Summer57

Fall100

Winter86

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%

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#36,316

PerfumerDora Baghriche, Harry Fremont, Olivier Cresp

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerMon Paris Gold Attraction 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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Mon Paris Gold Attraction Edition by Yves Saint Laurent opens with a vibrant splash of ripe strawberry, tart raspberry, and juicy pear lifted by a light, breezy calone note and sparkling bergamot. As the initial sweetness softens, a creamy floral bouquet of datura flower, pink peony, and crisp orange blossom blooms ac…

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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 Gold Attraction Edition?

Mon Paris Gold Attraction Edition takes 3 of 5 categories. Kaya is rated 3.87/5 from 31 votes; Mon Paris Gold Attraction Edition is rated 3.95/5 from 19 votes. Choose Kaya for a amber and fruity character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Mon Paris Gold Attraction Edition for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Kaya or Mon Paris Gold Attraction Edition?

Kaya lasts longest (Kaya 84/100, Mon Paris Gold Attraction Edition 74/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Kaya or Mon Paris Gold Attraction Edition?

Mon Paris Gold Attraction Edition projects furthest (Mon Paris Gold Attraction Edition 71/100, Kaya 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Kaya and Mon Paris Gold Attraction Edition smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% 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 Gold Attraction Edition better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Kaya and Mon Paris Gold Attraction 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 Gold Attraction Edition has top notes of Strawberry, Raspberry, Pear and Calone, heart notes of Peony, Jasmine Sambac, Chinese Jasmine and Orange Blossom, a base of Indonesian Patchouli Leaf, Patchouli, Moss and White Musk.