Mon Paris Intensément Yves Saint Laurent 2020

What sorrow I have carried. My beloved signature scent "Gaultier Classique intense" is no longer produced. Prices skyrocketed. And since the separation was already in sight, better not to delay, but to find something new.
I ordered masses of perfume samples on Ebay, because in the store, after a few scents, the nose quickly gets "full." Of course, I know which fragrances I like. Primarily vanilla, jasmine, and also the orange blossom, which many find annoying, I enjoy. Likewise, rose scent, as long as it doesn't come off too synthetic. But in the end, it's all about the blend.

The other Gaultier fragrances are all not my style at all. In the store, the finalists were actually Yves Saint Laurent and Libre as well as Mon Paris. Also "Dior the One gold." Mon Paris quickly became irritating and is now being resold on ebay. The same goes for The One. Libre is very special, but it will definitely stay with me. However, it wasn't suitable for everyday wear. I always found Yves Saint Laurent in general to be far too heavy and too musky.

I can't even count all the scents I've smelled in the meantime. And how often I've taken a shower in between to get rid of smells, I can't recall either.

And then I stumbled upon Mon Paris intensement as a sample on ebay.

The first impression, the top note, was actually almost too fruity. I usually prefer everything that is creamy and soft. And at first sniff, the scent seemed almost too girlish to me. However, with the onset of the heart note, it quickly became clear that the fragrance is more adult than it initially appears. Feminine, sensual, and soft.

In the base, the scent is not too heavy; musk and patchouli are very balanced. It remains lovely, soft, and feminine.

Actually, the scent is not at all what I have worn so far. Nevertheless, I won't part with it. Now I just have to keep my fingers crossed that it won't be discontinued soon and that I won't have to start the search anew.

A little addendum: as pretty as the scent is, over time I miss depth and a certain level of sensuality. The fragrance is harmonious, beautiful, and wonderfully balanced. Still, over the days, I haven't been able to shake the feeling that something is missing.