Fragrance comparison

Coconut Paradise vs II Praline

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 95 ratings analysed

Coconut Paradise

Ulric de Varens

2.7823 votes

Rank #23,013 LactonicCoconut

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

II Praline

Nobile 1942

4.0872 votes

Rank #15,949 SweetVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

II Praline takes 4 of 5 categories.

Coconut Paradise
Choose it for a lactonic and coconut character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
II Praline
Choose it for a sweet and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Coconut Paradise1/5

II Praline4/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Coconut ParadiseUlric de Varens

II PralineNobile 1942

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

2.78/ 5 · 23 votes

Have 15%Had 21%Want 64%

4.08/ 5 · 72 votes

Have 26%Had 17%Want 57%

Category winnerII PralineRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

9%Love

26%Like

4%Ok

57%Dislike

4%Hate

23 votes · too few to score

32%Love

53%Like

7%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

72 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage43

♥ Love / hate45

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityII Praline

SillageII Praline

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value92

¤ Price value54

Category winnerCoconut ParadiseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

lactonic100%

coconut86%

vanilla72%

sweet58%

powdery44%

tropical30%

sweet100%

vanilla92%

warm spicy84%

powdery77%

amber69%

woody61%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both vanilla, sweet and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Coconut MilkHeliotrope

Heart1-2 hrs

CoconutVanilla

Base2-4 hrs

MilkPeach

Top

CoconutHeliotropePeach

Heart

PralineChocolateTonka BeanVanilla

Base

AmberPatchouliSandalwood

InformationalShared notesHeliotrope, Coconut, Vanilla and Peach. Durations are only published for Coconut Paradise, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring33

Summer100

Fall33

Winter33

Day100

Night24

Spring50

Summer17

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Casual 57%Work 20%Date 13%Party 10%

Men7

Unisex50

Women43

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,013

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#15,949

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerII PralineHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ulric de Varens Coconut Paradise delivers an unpretentious, sugary tropical treat built for relaxed warm weather. The first spray releases a distinct blast of coconut milk paired with powdery heliotrope, which quickly morphs into a sweet heart of shredded coconut and warm vanilla. You get an impression reminiscent of …

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II Praline by Nobile 1942 opens with a flurry of heliotrope, soft peach, and creamy coconut that immediately suggests a gourmet pastry shop. As the initial spray settles, dusty cocoa powder and hazelnut praline take center stage, supported by sweet vanilla bean and tonka bean. The base gradually shifts toward earthy p…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Coconut Paradise or II Praline?

II Praline takes 4 of 5 categories. Coconut Paradise is rated 2.78/5 from 23 votes; II Praline is rated 4.08/5 from 72 votes. Choose Coconut Paradise for a lactonic and coconut character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose II Praline for a sweet and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Coconut Paradise or II Praline?

II Praline lasts longest (II Praline 59/100, Coconut Paradise 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Coconut Paradise or II Praline?

II Praline projects furthest (II Praline 59/100, Coconut Paradise 43/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Coconut Paradise and II Praline smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share vanilla, sweet and powdery accords. Common notes include Heliotrope, Coconut, Vanilla and Peach.

Is Coconut Paradise or II Praline better for summer or winter?

Coconut Paradise suits daytime wear; II Praline suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Coconut Paradise and II Praline?

Coconut Paradise has top notes of Coconut Milk and Heliotrope, heart notes of Coconut and Vanilla, a base of Milk and Peach. II Praline has top notes of Coconut, Heliotrope and Peach, heart notes of Praline, Chocolate, Tonka Bean and Vanilla, a base of Amber, Patchouli and Sandalwood.