Ceylon vs Paradis Exotique
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
19%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Ceylon takes 6 of 7 categories.
CeylonChoose it for a oud and honey character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Paradis ExotiqueChoose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Ceylon6/7
Paradis Exotique1/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Ceylon
- Community sentiment
- Ceylon
- Longevity
- Ceylon
- Sillage & projection
- Ceylon
- Value for money
- Ceylon
- Versatility
- Paradis Exotique
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Ceylon
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
CeylonXerjoffParadis ExotiqueNavitus ParfumsWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.99/ 5 · 810 votes
Have 78%Had 22%Want 0%
3.72/ 5 · 32 votes
Have 27%Had 11%Want 62%
Category winnerCeylonRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate62%Love
16%Like
7%Ok
11%Dislike
5%Hate
460 votes
38%Love
31%Like
9%Ok
9%Dislike
13%Hate
32 votes
Category winnerCeylonMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityCeylon
SillageCeylon
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerCeylonBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothoud100%
honey92%
powdery84%
sweet77%
amber69%
musky61%
citrus100%
woody92%
sweet84%
fresh spicy77%
vanilla69%
yellow floral61%
Scent match19%Clearly different · both sweet
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
HoneyJasmine SambacCalabrian bergamot
Heart
Agarwood (Oud)Black TeaSandalwood
Base
AmberMuskMadagascar Vanilla
Top
Sicilian MandarinGrapefruitCalabrian bergamotIndian Ginger
Heart
Ylang-YlangJasmine SambacOrchidTurkish Rose
Base
Tonka BeanVirginian CedarMadagascar VanillaSandalwood
InformationalShared notesJasmine Sambac, Calabrian bergamot, Sandalwood and Madagascar Vanilla. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring49
Summer18
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring83
Summer100
Fall67
Winter33
Day100
Night75
Category winnerParadis ExotiqueMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#360
PerfumerChris Maurice
Launched—
Reviews183
Overall rank#24,629
PerfumerOlaf Larsen
Launched—
Reviews5
Category winnerCeylonHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotCeylon by Xerjoff hits the skin with thick raw honey and bitter Calabrian bergamot before opening into dark Cambodian agarwood oud. Black tea leaves cut through the syrupy sweetness, grounding the heart alongside warm sandalwood. It suits freezing winter nights and formal evening wear when you want a heavy, animalic s…
Reviews →Paradis Exotique by Navitus Parfums pairs bright citrus with soft woody warmth. Sicilian mandarin, grapefruit, and Indian ginger create a tart opening that instantly cuts through summer heat. As the initial splash quiets down, ylang-ylang and Jasmine Sambac blend into a creamy base of Madagascar vanilla and Virginian …
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, Ceylon or Paradis Exotique?
Ceylon takes 6 of 7 categories. Ceylon is rated 3.99/5 from 810 votes; Paradis Exotique is rated 3.72/5 from 32 votes. Choose Ceylon for a oud and honey character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Paradis Exotique for a citrus and woody character. Wins on versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Ceylon or Paradis Exotique?
Ceylon lasts longest (Ceylon 93/100, Paradis Exotique 62/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Ceylon or Paradis Exotique?
Ceylon projects furthest (Ceylon 82/100, Paradis Exotique 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Ceylon and Paradis Exotique smell similar?
Clearly different: a 19% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet accords. Common notes include Jasmine Sambac, Calabrian bergamot, Sandalwood and Madagascar Vanilla.
Is Ceylon or Paradis Exotique better for summer or winter?
For summer, Paradis Exotique is the stronger pick. For winter, Ceylon is the stronger pick. Paradis Exotique suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Ceylon and Paradis Exotique?
Ceylon has top notes of Honey, Jasmine Sambac and Calabrian bergamot, heart notes of Agarwood (Oud), Black Tea and Sandalwood, a base of Amber, Musk and Madagascar Vanilla. Paradis Exotique has top notes of Sicilian Mandarin, Grapefruit, Calabrian bergamot and Indian Ginger, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine Sambac, Orchid and Turkish Rose, a base of Tonka Bean, Virginian Cedar, Madagascar Vanilla and Sandalwood.
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