Is Paris a good idea I’ve had mixed reviews.

So for about 2 months me and my partner have been thinking about Paris for my 40th birthday. I personally love the idea but my partner doesn’t as he’s had mixed reviews from people who visited. Some said it was great and the sights were amazing but others said that locals weren’t very welcoming and that some of the city doesn’t smell great. I wanted to know as I’d like to go for my birthday weekend but don’t want it to be spoiled by anything. I’m wondering if it’s maybe not as great as the movies make it out to be. Can anyone be brutally honest about their experience so I can make an informed decision?