Fragrance comparison

1921 vs Caribean Paradise

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 183 ratings analysed

1921

Gucci

3.85180 votes

Rank #19,033 CitrusMossy

Full profile Similar & dupes

35%scent match

Some overlap

Caribean Paradise

Sicili Fragances

2.333 votes

Rank #70,111 CitrusWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

1921
Choose it for a citrus and mossy character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Caribean Paradise
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

19212/4

Caribean Paradise2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Caribean Paradise
Sillage & projection: 1921
Value for money: Caribean Paradise
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: 1921

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

1921Gucci

Caribean ParadiseSicili Fragances

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.85/ 5 · 180 votes

Have 29%Had 6%Want 65%

2.33/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 7%Had 3%Want 90%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

34%Like

20%Ok

11%Dislike

2%Hate

180 votes

33%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

67%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage44

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate33

Category winners

LongevityCaribean Paradise

Sillage1921

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value17

¤ Price value58

Category winnerCaribean ParadiseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

mossy83%

white floral65%

fresh48%

earthy30%

citrus100%

white floral92%

coconut84%

sweet77%

aromatic69%

vanilla61%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both citrus and white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top15 to 30 minutes

Citron

Heart1 to 2 hours

NeroliLemon Verbena

Base2 to 4 hours

Oakmoss

Top

CitronNeroliPetitgrainBitter OrangeBergamotPistachioCardamomPink Pepper

Heart

Ylang YlangTuberoseTunisian Orange BlossomJasmineGalbanum

Base

CoconutVanillaTonka BeanAmberPatchouli

InformationalShared notesCitron and Neroli. Durations are only published for 1921, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring89

Summer100

Fall28

Winter13

Day100

Night31

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men31

Unisex59

Women9

Men0

Unisex75

Women25

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#19,033

PerfumerAlberto Morillas

Launched—

Reviews15

Overall rank#70,111

PerfumerSalvador Castellanos

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winner1921Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

1921 by Gucci is a clean citrus and white floral fragrance that strips away heavy layers in favor of crisp simplicity. Created by Alberto Morillas for The Alchemist's Garden collection, it centers on a bright citron top note paired with sunny neroli and herbal lemon verbena. Rather than fading into thin air like an ev…

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Caribean Paradise opens bright and citrusy, then quickly turns creamy with white florals, pistachio, and a soft coconut-vanilla base. It reads as a tropical floral with a sweet, sunlit feel rather than a sharp fresh scent. The blend may suit anyone who likes beachy citrus, orange blossom, and creamy sweetness. Sample …

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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, 1921 or Caribean Paradise?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. 1921 is rated 3.85/5 from 180 votes; Caribean Paradise is rated 2.33/5 from 3 votes. Choose 1921 for a citrus and mossy character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Caribean Paradise for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, 1921 or Caribean Paradise?

Caribean Paradise lasts longest (Caribean Paradise 60/100, 1921 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 1921 or Caribean Paradise?

Projection is very close: 1921 44/100, Caribean Paradise 42/100 for sillage.

Do 1921 and Caribean Paradise smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and white floral accords. Common notes include Citron and Neroli.

Is 1921 or Caribean Paradise better for summer or winter?

1921 suits daytime wear; Caribean Paradise suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 1921 and Caribean Paradise?

1921 has top notes of Citron, heart notes of Neroli and Lemon Verbena, a base of Oakmoss. Caribean Paradise has top notes of Citron, Neroli, Petitgrain and Bitter Orange, heart notes of Ylang Ylang, Tuberose, Tunisian Orange Blossom and Jasmine, a base of Coconut, Vanilla, Tonka Bean and Amber.