Fragrance comparison

Citrus vs Paradise Lys

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 164 ratings analysed

3 wins

Citrus

Olfactive O

4.007 votes

Rank #38,230 CitrusMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

Paradise Lys

Princesse Marina De Bourbon

3.80157 votes

Rank #20,543 CitrusFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Citrus takes 3 of 4 categories.

Citrus
Choose it for a citrus and musky character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Paradise Lys
Choose it for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Citrus3/4

Paradise Lys1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Citrus
Sillage & projection: Citrus
Value for money: Citrus
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

CitrusOlfactive O

Paradise LysPrincesse Marina De Bourbon

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 29%Had 3%Want 69%

3.80/ 5 · 157 votes

Have 29%Had 42%Want 30%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

71%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

14%Dislike

14%Hate

7 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

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity47

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityCitrus

SillageCitrus

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value56

¤ Price value47

Category winnerCitrusBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

musky83%

aromatic65%

fresh spicy48%

powdery30%

citrus100%

fruity92%

sweet84%

woody77%

fresh spicy69%

aromatic61%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotLemonChampagne

Heart

GrapefruitMandarin OrangeMarigold

Base

MuskAmber

Top15 to 30 minutes

Mandarin OrangeGrapefruitMarigold

Heart1 to 2 hours

RaspberryGreen ApplePeachCinnamonBambooRoseLily-of-the-Valley

Base2 to 3 hours

AmberCedarSandalwoodMusk

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Mandarin Orange, Marigold and Musk. Durations are only published for Paradise Lys, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer75

Fall50

Winter0

Day100

Night75

Spring67

Summer100

Fall21

Winter12

Day100

Night13

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex67

Women33

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#38,230

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#20,543

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

Category winnerParadise LysHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Citrus by Olfactive O hits the skin with a bright, celebratory burst of fizzy champagne and zesty lemon. It smells like a sun-drenched afternoon in a Mediterranean garden, escaping the typical cold, sharp cleaning-product association that plagues cheap citrus colognes. As the opening shimmer settles, a dry and slightl…

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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…

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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, Citrus or Paradise Lys?

Citrus takes 3 of 4 categories. Citrus is rated 4.00/5 from 7 votes; Paradise Lys is rated 3.80/5 from 157 votes. Choose Citrus for a citrus and musky character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Paradise Lys for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Citrus or Paradise Lys?

Citrus lasts longest (Citrus 68/100, Paradise Lys 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Citrus or Paradise Lys?

Projection is very close: Citrus 50/100, Paradise Lys 49/100 for sillage.

Do Citrus and Paradise Lys smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Mandarin Orange, Marigold and Musk.

Is Citrus or Paradise Lys better for summer or winter?

Citrus suits daytime wear; Paradise Lys suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Citrus and Paradise Lys?

Citrus has top notes of Bergamot, Lemon and Champagne, heart notes of Grapefruit, Mandarin Orange and Marigold, a base of Musk and Amber. 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.