Fragrance comparison

Charlot vs Paradise

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 56 ratings analysed

Charlot

Mahogany

4.3944 votes

Rank #25,055 White FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Paradise

Marilyn Miglin

4.4212 votes

Rank #30,231 White FloralCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Paradise takes 3 of 5 categories.

Charlot
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.
Paradise
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Charlot2/5

Paradise3/5

Ratings & consensus: Charlot
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Paradise
Sillage & projection: Paradise
Value for money: Paradise
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Charlot

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CharlotMahogany

ParadiseMarilyn Miglin

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.39/ 5 · 44 votes

Have 38%Had 7%Want 56%

4.42/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 25%Had 18%Want 57%

Category winnerCharlotRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

57%Love

30%Like

11%Ok

0%Dislike

2%Hate

44 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

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate85

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate85

Category winners

LongevityParadise

SillageParadise

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value100

Category winnerParadiseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

citrus92%

vanilla84%

aromatic77%

lavender69%

powdery61%

white floral100%

citrus91%

yellow floral83%

fruity74%

floral65%

aromatic56%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both white floral, citrus and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LavenderMandarin OrangeCassis

Heart

Orange BlossomJasminePetitgrain

Base

VanillaAmberMuskCedar

Notes

HoneysuckleMandarin OrangeCyclamenJasmineMimosa absoluteLemonOrange BlossomYlang-YlangCassisPetitgrainMarigold

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Cassis, 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

Summer63

Fall89

Winter100

Day90

Night100

Spring40

Summer100

Fall20

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex11

Women89

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,055

PerfumerRoland Theil

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#30,231

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerCharlotHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mahogany Charlot is a bright lavender and citrus perfume anchored by orange blossom and vanilla. It offers an easygoing, everyday feel that shines in spring and daytime wear, striking a balance between fresh herbal tones and a sweet, creamy base.

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Charlot or Paradise?

Paradise takes 3 of 5 categories. Charlot is rated 4.39/5 from 44 votes; Paradise is rated 4.42/5 from 12 votes. Choose Charlot for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Paradise for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Charlot or Paradise?

Paradise lasts longest (Paradise 71/100, Charlot 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Charlot or Paradise?

Paradise projects furthest (Paradise 61/100, Charlot 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Charlot and Paradise smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, citrus and aromatic accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Cassis, Orange Blossom and Jasmine.

Is Charlot or Paradise better for summer or winter?

Charlot suits evening wear; Paradise suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Charlot and Paradise?

Charlot has top notes of Lavender, Mandarin Orange and Cassis, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Jasmine and Petitgrain, a base of Vanilla, Amber, Musk and Cedar. Paradise features Honeysuckle, Mandarin Orange, Cyclamen, Jasmine and Mimosa absolute.