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Bois d'Orange vs Paradise

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

Updated 620 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Paradise takes 4 of 5 categories.

  • Bois d'Orange

    Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

  • Paradise

    Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Bois d'Orange1/5
Paradise4/5
Ratings & consensus
Paradise
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Paradise
Sillage & projection
Paradise
Value for money
Paradise
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Bois d'Orange

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Bois d'OrangeRoger & Gallet
ParadiseMarilyn Miglin
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.91/ 5 · 608 votes
Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%
4.42/ 5 · 12 votes
Have 25%Had 18%Want 57%
Category winnerParadiseRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
34%Love
55%Like
3%Ok
7%Dislike
0%Hate

498 votes

50%Love
42%Like
8%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity53
〰 Sillage48
♥ Love / hate79
⏱ Longevity71
〰 Sillage61
♥ Love / hate85
Category winners

LongevityParadise

SillageParadise

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value72
¤ Price value100
Category winnerParadiseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
citrus100%
white floral83%
woody65%
sweet48%
fruity30%
white floral100%
citrus91%
yellow floral83%
fruity74%
floral65%
aromatic56%
Scent match52%Some overlap · both citrus, white floral and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
Mandarin OrangePetitgrainOrange
Heart
Orange BlossomJasmineYlang-YlangCoconut Blossom
Base
Atlas CedarVanilla
Notes
HoneysuckleMandarin OrangeCyclamenJasmineMimosa absoluteLemonOrange BlossomYlang-YlangCassisPetitgrainMarigold

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Petitgrain, Orange Blossom and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Paradise, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter21
Day–
Night–
Spring40
Summer100
Fall20
Winter0
Day100
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men6
Unisex65
Women29
Men0
Unisex0
Women100
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,988

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews70

Overall rank#30,231

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerBois d'OrangeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Bois d'Orange is a bright, dry orange blossom scent with the feel of a classic eau de cologne. It opens juicy and zesty, then settles into petitgrain, soft white florals and light woods, with just enough creamy warmth to keep it smooth. It suits warm weather, easy daytime wear and anyone who likes citrus without sugar…

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Paradise by Marilyn Miglin is a radiant floral fruity fragrance built around an exuberant honeysuckle core. It opens with a bright splash of mandarin orange, lemon, and petitgrain, creating a lively citrus sparkle that immediately lifts the senses. As the fragrance settles, a lush bouquet of jasmine, orange blossom, c…

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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.

Recent comparisons

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Bois d'Orange or Paradise?

Paradise takes 4 of 5 categories. Bois d'Orange is rated 3.91/5 from 608 votes; Paradise is rated 4.42/5 from 12 votes. Choose Bois d'Orange for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Paradise for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Bois d'Orange or Paradise?

Paradise lasts longest (Paradise 71/100, Bois d'Orange 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bois d'Orange or Paradise?

Paradise projects furthest (Paradise 61/100, Bois d'Orange 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bois d'Orange and Paradise smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, white floral and fruity accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Petitgrain, Orange Blossom and Jasmine.

Is Bois d'Orange or Paradise better for summer or winter?

Paradise suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Bois d'Orange and Paradise?

Bois d'Orange has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Petitgrain and Orange, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Jasmine, Ylang-Ylang and Coconut Blossom, a base of Atlas Cedar and Vanilla. Paradise features Honeysuckle, Mandarin Orange, Cyclamen, Jasmine and Mimosa absolute.

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