BLV vs Paradiso Assoluto
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
30%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Paradiso Assoluto takes 5 of 7 categories.
BLVChoose it for a fresh spicy and floral character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring.
Paradiso AssolutoChoose it for a white floral and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
BLV1/7
Paradiso Assoluto5/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Paradiso Assoluto
- Community sentiment
- Tie
- Longevity
- Paradiso Assoluto
- Sillage & projection
- Paradiso Assoluto
- Value for money
- Paradiso Assoluto
- Versatility
- BLV
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Paradiso Assoluto
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
BLVBvlgariParadiso AssolutoRoberto CavalliWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.75/ 5 · 2,272 votes
Have 41%Had 59%Want 0%
3.91/ 5 · 1,056 votes
Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%
Category winnerParadiso AssolutoRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate35%Love
49%Like
2%Ok
14%Dislike
0%Hate
2,110 votes
27%Love
53%Like
9%Ok
9%Dislike
1%Hate
938 votes
Category winnerTieMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityParadiso Assoluto
SillageParadiso Assoluto
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerParadiso AssolutoBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfresh spicy100%
floral92%
fresh84%
powdery77%
musky69%
citrus61%
white floral100%
floral92%
woody84%
vanilla77%
soft spicy69%
powdery61%
Scent match30%Clearly different · both floral and powdery
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
GingerBergamot
Heart
WisteriaFlax
Base
MuskSandalwoodBlack locustVanilla
Top
WisteriaPink PepperGrapefruitBergamotLemon
Heart
Wild JasmineRed LilyPassionfruit
Base
VanillaCashmeranSandalwoodPatchouli
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Wisteria, Sandalwood and Vanilla. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter87
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter56
Day–
Night–
Category winnerBLVMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#7,651
PerfumerAlberto Morillas
Launched—
Reviews19
Overall rank#1,731
PerfumerLouise Turner
Launched—
Reviews121
Category winnerParadiso AssolutoHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotBvlgari BLV is a cool, fresh spicy floral musk built around ginger, bergamot, wisteria, musk and sandalwood. It has a clean, polished character that many wearers describe as unusual, classy and energetic, with a powdery musky dry-down softened by vanilla and acacia-like sweetness. Its sharper ginger opening and slight…
Reviews →Paradiso Assoluto is a striking floral composition that centers on a signature wild jasmine note. It opens with bright citrus and spicy pink pepper before settling into a warm, creamy base of vanilla and sandalwood. This 2016 release performs beautifully in humid, tropical climates, making it a reliable choice for eve…
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, BLV or Paradiso Assoluto?
Paradiso Assoluto takes 5 of 7 categories. BLV is rated 3.75/5 from 2,272 votes; Paradiso Assoluto is rated 3.91/5 from 1,056 votes. Choose BLV for a fresh spicy and floral character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring. Choose Paradiso Assoluto for a white floral and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, BLV or Paradiso Assoluto?
Paradiso Assoluto lasts longest (Paradiso Assoluto 71/100, BLV 68/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, BLV or Paradiso Assoluto?
Paradiso Assoluto projects furthest (Paradiso Assoluto 63/100, BLV 58/100), based on community performance votes.
Do BLV and Paradiso Assoluto smell similar?
Clearly different: a 30% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral and powdery accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Wisteria, Sandalwood and Vanilla.
Is BLV or Paradiso Assoluto better for summer or winter?
For summer, BLV is the stronger pick. For winter, BLV is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in BLV and Paradiso Assoluto?
BLV has top notes of Ginger and Bergamot, heart notes of Wisteria and Flax, a base of Musk, Sandalwood, Black locust and Vanilla. Paradiso Assoluto has top notes of Wisteria, Pink Pepper, Grapefruit and Bergamot, heart notes of Wild Jasmine, Red Lily and Passionfruit, a base of Vanilla, Cashmeran, Sandalwood and Patchouli.
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