Fragrance comparison

Alada vs Paradise Elixir

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 175 ratings analysed

5 wins

Alada

Myrurgia

3.8083 votes

Rank #16,945 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

28%scent match

Clearly different

Paradise Elixir

Shakira

3.6592 votes

Rank #19,284 CitrusGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Alada takes 5 of 7 categories.

Alada
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
Paradise Elixir
Choose it for a citrus and green character. Wins on sillage & projection and versatility. Best in summer.

Alada5/7

Paradise Elixir2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AladaMyrurgia

Paradise ElixirShakira

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.80/ 5 · 83 votes

Have 10%Had 68%Want 22%

3.65/ 5 · 92 votes

Have 32%Had 18%Want 50%

Category winnerAladaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

32%Love

53%Like

4%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

73 votes

22%Love

49%Like

2%Ok

27%Dislike

0%Hate

92 votes

Category winnerAladaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity47

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate66

Category winners

LongevityAlada

SillageParadise Elixir

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value57

Category winnerAladaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody90%

aromatic80%

floral70%

mossy60%

warm spicy50%

citrus100%

green92%

white floral84%

fruity77%

fresh69%

tropical61%

Scent match28%Clearly different · both citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LemonLimeMandarin OrangeSagePeach

Heart

CarnationJasmineSpicy NotesCyclamen

Base

OakmossCedarLeatherMusk

Top

Palm LeafLimeTropical FruitsMandarin Orange

Heart

Tiare FlowerJasmine

Base

CedarMusk

InformationalShared notesLime, Mandarin Orange, Jasmine and Cedar. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter43

Day–

Night–

Spring52

Summer100

Fall0

Winter9

Day–

Night–

Category winnerParadise ElixirMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex6

Women94

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#16,945

PerfumerRamon Monegal

Launched—

Reviews11

Overall rank#19,284

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews13

Category winnerAladaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Alada is a bright, sporty citrus floral with an old-school green edge. Lemon, lime and mandarin give it a lively opening, then carnation, jasmine and soft spice add structure before it settles into moss, cedar, leather and musk. It usually reads crisp, dry and refreshing rather than sweet. If you enjoy classic women’s…

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Shakira's Paradise Elixir offers a breezy escape, blending tropical palm leaf with crisp citrus and bright tiare flower. Designed for casual hot-weather wear, it provides a light, refreshing splash that captures the feeling of a sun-warmed jungle. The scent wears close to the skin, making it an easy, unobtrusive choic…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Alada or Paradise Elixir?

Alada takes 5 of 7 categories. Alada is rated 3.80/5 from 83 votes; Paradise Elixir is rated 3.65/5 from 92 votes. Choose Alada for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring. Choose Paradise Elixir for a citrus and green character. Wins on sillage & projection and versatility. Best in summer.

Which lasts longer, Alada or Paradise Elixir?

Alada lasts longest (Alada 58/100, Paradise Elixir 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Alada or Paradise Elixir?

Paradise Elixir projects furthest (Paradise Elixir 57/100, Alada 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Alada and Paradise Elixir smell similar?

Clearly different: a 28% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus accords. Common notes include Lime, Mandarin Orange, Jasmine and Cedar.

Is Alada or Paradise Elixir better for summer or winter?

For summer, Paradise Elixir is the stronger pick. For winter, Alada is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Alada and Paradise Elixir?

Alada has top notes of Lemon, Lime, Mandarin Orange and Sage, heart notes of Carnation, Jasmine, Spicy Notes and Cyclamen, a base of Oakmoss, Cedar, Leather and Musk. Paradise Elixir has top notes of Palm Leaf, Lime, Tropical Fruits and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Tiare Flower and Jasmine, a base of Cedar and Musk.