Fragrance comparison

East 12th vs Secrets du Paradis Rouge

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

Updated 14 Oct 2026 454 ratings analysed

East 12th

Ash by Ashley Benson

3.3520 votes

Rank #21,901 RoseCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

29%scent match

Clearly different

5 wins

Secrets du Paradis Rouge

Jul et Mad Paris

3.84434 votes

Rank #3,884 CitrusSweet

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Secrets du Paradis Rouge takes 5 of 5 categories.

East 12th
Choose it for a rose and citrus character. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Secrets du Paradis Rouge
Choose it for a citrus and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

East 12th0/5

Secrets du Paradis Rouge5/5

Ratings & consensus: Secrets du Paradis Rouge
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Secrets du Paradis Rouge
Sillage & projection: Secrets du Paradis Rouge
Value for money: Secrets du Paradis Rouge
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Secrets du Paradis Rouge

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

East 12thAsh by Ashley Benson

Secrets du Paradis RougeJul et Mad Paris

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.35/ 5 · 20 votes

Have 69%Had 16%Want 16%

3.84/ 5 · 434 votes

Have 65%Had 35%Want 0%

Category winnerSecrets du Paradis RougeRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

20%Love

30%Like

30%Ok

5%Dislike

15%Hate

20 votes · too few to score

41%Love

34%Like

12%Ok

12%Dislike

1%Hate

341 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity49

〰 Sillage44

♥ Love / hate59

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevitySecrets du Paradis Rouge

SillageSecrets du Paradis Rouge

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value44

¤ Price value48

Category winnerSecrets du Paradis RougeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

citrus83%

floral65%

sweet48%

fresh spicy30%

citrus100%

sweet92%

white floral84%

honey77%

amber69%

almond61%

Scent match29%Clearly different · both citrus and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Orange

Heart

Damask Rose

Base

Cedar

Top

NeroliMandarin OrangeOrangeArtemisiaCloves

Heart

HoneyOrange BlossomAlmondDamask Rose

Base

BenzoinVanillaAmberMuskWoody NotesPatchouli

InformationalShared notesOrange and Damask Rose. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring40

Summer30

Fall100

Winter90

Day100

Night89

Spring100

Summer59

Fall90

Winter80

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men10

Unisex20

Women70

Men1

Unisex23

Women76

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#21,901

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews13

Overall rank#3,884

PerfumerLuca Maffei

Launched—

Reviews43

Category winnerSecrets du Paradis RougeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

East 12th is a simple rose, orange and cedar scent that usually reads more like sweet floral cedar on skin than a true fresh rose perfume. It opens with a bright citrus touch, then settles into a perfume-counter style softness with cedar taking over for many wearers. Sample first if you want clear rose or strong devel…

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Secrets du Paradis Rouge is a warm and radiant fragrance built around orange blossom and honey. It blends citrus top notes like neroli and mandarin with a creamy base of vanilla and amber. This scent feels balmy and rich, making it an excellent choice for autumn days or cooler spring mornings when you want something 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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, East 12th or Secrets du Paradis Rouge?

Secrets du Paradis Rouge takes 5 of 5 categories. East 12th is rated 3.35/5 from 20 votes; Secrets du Paradis Rouge is rated 3.84/5 from 434 votes. Choose East 12th for a rose and citrus character. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Secrets du Paradis Rouge for a citrus and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, East 12th or Secrets du Paradis Rouge?

Secrets du Paradis Rouge lasts longest (Secrets du Paradis Rouge 75/100, East 12th 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, East 12th or Secrets du Paradis Rouge?

Secrets du Paradis Rouge projects furthest (Secrets du Paradis Rouge 69/100, East 12th 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Do East 12th and Secrets du Paradis Rouge smell similar?

Clearly different: a 29% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and sweet accords. Common notes include Orange and Damask Rose.

Is East 12th or Secrets du Paradis Rouge better for summer or winter?

East 12th suits daytime wear; Secrets du Paradis Rouge suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in East 12th and Secrets du Paradis Rouge?

East 12th has top notes of Orange, heart notes of Damask Rose, a base of Cedar. Secrets du Paradis Rouge has top notes of Neroli, Mandarin Orange, Orange and Artemisia, heart notes of Honey, Orange Blossom, Almond and Damask Rose, a base of Benzoin, Vanilla, Amber and Musk.