Black Granit vs Paradise Lys
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
43%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Black Granit takes 3 of 5 categories.
Black GranitChoose it for a woody and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Paradise LysChoose it for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Black Granit3/5
Paradise Lys2/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Paradise Lys
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Black Granit
- Sillage & projection
- Black Granit
- Value for money
- Black Granit
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Paradise Lys
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Black GranitPascal MorabitoParadise LysPrincesse Marina De BourbonWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.67/ 5 · 18 votes
Have 50%Had 16%Want 34%
3.80/ 5 · 157 votes
Have 29%Had 42%Want 30%
Category winnerParadise LysRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate22%Love
39%Like
22%Ok
17%Dislike
0%Hate
18 votes · too few to score
19%Love
60%Like
3%Ok
17%Dislike
1%Hate
157 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityBlack Granit
SillageBlack Granit
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerBlack GranitBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
sweet92%
fruity84%
balsamic77%
patchouli69%
warm spicy61%
citrus100%
fruity92%
sweet84%
woody77%
fresh spicy69%
aromatic61%
Scent match43%Some overlap · both woody, sweet and fruity
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Green AppleMarigoldBergamot
Heart
BambooPalisander RosewoodCardamom
Base
PatchouliPralineMusk
Top15 to 30 minutes
Mandarin OrangeGrapefruitMarigold
Heart1 to 2 hours
RaspberryGreen ApplePeachCinnamonBambooRoseLily-of-the-Valley
Base2 to 3 hours
AmberCedarSandalwoodMusk
InformationalShared notesGreen Apple, Marigold, Bamboo and Musk. Durations are only published for Paradise Lys, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring70
Summer10
Fall100
Winter40
Day100
Night100
Spring67
Summer100
Fall21
Winter12
Day100
Night13
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#58,285
PerfumerCorinne Cachen
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#20,623
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews8
Category winnerParadise LysHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotBlack Granit by Pascal Morabito is a fragrance for men. Black Granit was launched in 2013. The nose behind this fragrance is Corinne Cachen. Top notes are Green Apple, Marigold and Bergamot; middle notes are Bamboo, Palisander Rosewood and Cardamom; base notes are Patchouli, Praline and Musk.
Reviews →Paradise Lys by Princesse Marina De Bourbon is a bright floral fruity perfume released in 2009. The fragrance opens with a sharp burst of mandarin orange, tart grapefruit, and herbaceous marigold, delivering immediate sunny freshness. As the bright citrus mellows, the scent reveals a lush heart centered around green a…
Reviews →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, Black Granit or Paradise Lys?
Black Granit takes 3 of 5 categories. Black Granit is rated 3.67/5 from 18 votes; Paradise Lys is rated 3.80/5 from 157 votes. Choose Black Granit for a woody and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Paradise Lys for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Black Granit or Paradise Lys?
Black Granit lasts longest (Black Granit 52/100, Paradise Lys 47/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Black Granit or Paradise Lys?
Black Granit projects furthest (Black Granit 53/100, Paradise Lys 49/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Black Granit and Paradise Lys smell similar?
Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, sweet and fruity accords. Common notes include Green Apple, Marigold, Bamboo and Musk.
Is Black Granit or Paradise Lys better for summer or winter?
Black Granit suits day or night wear; Paradise Lys suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Black Granit and Paradise Lys?
Black Granit has top notes of Green Apple, Marigold and Bergamot, heart notes of Bamboo, Palisander Rosewood and Cardamom, a base of Patchouli, Praline and Musk. Paradise Lys has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Grapefruit and Marigold, heart notes of Raspberry, Green Apple, Peach and Cinnamon, a base of Amber, Cedar, Sandalwood and Musk.
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