Fragrance comparison

Back to Paradise vs Luz de Amburana

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 136 ratings analysed

Back to Paradise

Boadicea the Victorious

3.8299 votes

Rank #9,967 FloralSweet

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46%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Luz de Amburana

L’Occitane Au Brésil

4.5137 votes

Rank #31,188 FloralTropical

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Luz de Amburana takes 4 of 7 categories.

Back to Paradise
Choose it for a floral and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Luz de Amburana
Choose it for a floral and tropical character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Back to Paradise3/7

Luz de Amburana4/7

Ratings & consensus: Luz de Amburana
Community sentiment: Luz de Amburana
Longevity: Back to Paradise
Sillage & projection: Back to Paradise
Value for money: Luz de Amburana
Versatility: Luz de Amburana
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Back to Paradise

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Back to ParadiseBoadicea the Victorious

Luz de AmburanaL’Occitane Au Brésil

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.82/ 5 · 99 votes

Have 61%Had 39%Want 0%

4.51/ 5 · 37 votes

Have 34%Had 1%Want 65%

Category winnerLuz de AmburanaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

32%Love

40%Like

9%Ok

13%Dislike

5%Hate

99 votes

68%Love

24%Like

3%Ok

3%Dislike

3%Hate

37 votes

Category winnerLuz de AmburanaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity90

〰 Sillage80

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityBack to Paradise

SillageBack to Paradise

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value18

¤ Price value45

Category winnerLuz de AmburanaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

sweet92%

amber84%

woody77%

honey69%

ozonic61%

floral100%

tropical92%

amber84%

vanilla77%

powdery69%

fruity61%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both floral and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Violet LeafYlang-YlangPineappleBergamot

Heart

HoneyMagnoliaJasmine SambacRose

Base

BenzoinSandalwoodAmberMuskVanilla

Top15-30 mins

Tropical FruitsBergamotPineappleApple

Heart2-4 hrs

FrangipaniMagnoliaJasmineRose

Base5-7+ hrs

VanillaAmberBenzoinMuskSandalwoodCashmeran

InformationalShared notesPineapple, Bergamot, Magnolia and Rose. Durations are only published for Luz de Amburana, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring84

Summer100

Fall53

Winter63

Day100

Night87

Spring92

Summer77

Fall100

Winter69

Day100

Night79

Category winnerLuz de AmburanaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men9

Unisex30

Women61

Men0

Unisex5

Women95

Casual 35%Date 27%Work 25%Party 13%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#9,967

PerfumerChristian Provenzano

Launched—

Reviews11

Overall rank#31,188

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerBack to ParadiseHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Christian Provenzano formulated Back to Paradise for Boadicea the Victorious as a dense floral power perfume. Sharp violet leaf and tart pineapple cut through a heavy core of ylang-ylang, jasmine sambac, and thick honey. The base rests on warm benzoin, sandalwood, and amber that linger on coat collars for days. This …

Reviews →

Do not forget to shake the bottle first. L’Occitane Au Brésil Luz de Amburana blends a pearlescent nourishing oil with a lush perfume base that leaves a noticeable glow on your arms. The opening strikes fast. Crisp pineapple, tart green apple, and bergamot provide an immediate jolt of juicy energy before the tropical …

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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, Back to Paradise or Luz de Amburana?

Luz de Amburana takes 4 of 7 categories. Back to Paradise is rated 3.82/5 from 99 votes; Luz de Amburana is rated 4.51/5 from 37 votes. Choose Back to Paradise for a floral and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Luz de Amburana for a floral and tropical character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Back to Paradise or Luz de Amburana?

Back to Paradise lasts longest (Back to Paradise 90/100, Luz de Amburana 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Back to Paradise or Luz de Amburana?

Back to Paradise projects furthest (Back to Paradise 80/100, Luz de Amburana 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Back to Paradise and Luz de Amburana smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral and amber accords. Common notes include Pineapple, Bergamot, Magnolia and Rose.

Is Back to Paradise or Luz de Amburana better for summer or winter?

For summer, Back to Paradise is the stronger pick. For winter, Luz de Amburana is the stronger pick. Back to Paradise suits daytime wear; Luz de Amburana suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Back to Paradise and Luz de Amburana?

Back to Paradise has top notes of Violet Leaf, Ylang-Ylang, Pineapple and Bergamot, heart notes of Honey, Magnolia, Jasmine Sambac and Rose, a base of Benzoin, Sandalwood, Amber and Musk. Luz de Amburana has top notes of Tropical Fruits, Bergamot, Pineapple and Apple, heart notes of Frangipani, Magnolia, Jasmine and Rose, a base of Vanilla, Amber, Benzoin and Musk.