Fragrance comparison

Fleurs de Cerisier Folie Florale vs Paradox Green

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 171 ratings analysed

Fleurs de Cerisier Folie Florale

L'Occitane en Provence

4.0246 votes

Rank #35,295 FloralCitrus

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36%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Paradox Green

Jacomo

3.68125 votes

Rank #12,115 WoodyPowdery

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Paradox Green takes 4 of 7 categories.

Fleurs de Cerisier Folie Florale
Choose it for a floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Paradox Green
Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.

Fleurs de Cerisier Folie Florale3/7

Paradox Green4/7

Ratings & consensus: Fleurs de Cerisier Folie Florale
Community sentiment: Fleurs de Cerisier Folie Florale
Longevity: Paradox Green
Sillage & projection: Paradox Green
Value for money: Paradox Green
Versatility: Fleurs de Cerisier Folie Florale
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Paradox Green

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Fleurs de Cerisier Folie FloraleL'Occitane en Provence

Paradox GreenJacomo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.02/ 5 · 46 votes

Have 23%Had 24%Want 53%

3.68/ 5 · 125 votes

Have 27%Had 33%Want 40%

Category winnerFleurs de Cerisier Folie FloraleRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

26%Love

61%Like

2%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

46 votes

17%Love

58%Like

3%Ok

22%Dislike

0%Hate

109 votes

Category winnerFleurs de Cerisier Folie FloraleMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage41

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityParadox Green

SillageParadox Green

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value33

¤ Price value52

Category winnerParadox GreenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

citrus91%

rose83%

powdery74%

musky65%

fresh56%

woody100%

powdery92%

warm spicy84%

fresh spicy77%

citrus69%

cinnamon61%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both powdery and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

BergamotMandarin Orange

Heart2-3 hrs

Cherry BlossomRoseViolet

Base4-6 hrs

Musk

Top

PepperVioletMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart

CinnamonYlang-YlangRose

Base

VanillaAmberCedarSandalwoodMusk

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Mandarin Orange, Rose and Violet. Durations are only published for Fleurs de Cerisier Folie Florale, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer74

Fall37

Winter26

Day100

Night21

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter35

Day–

Night–

Category winnerFleurs de Cerisier Folie FloraleMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Casual 40%Work 33%Date 21%Party 7%

Men10

Unisex30

Women60

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#35,295

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#12,115

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews24

Category winnerParadox GreenHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

L'Occitane en Provence Fleurs de Cerisier Folie Florale bottles the brisk sensation of early spring in Southern France. It starts with a zesty burst of mandarin orange and bergamot peel that cuts through crisp morning air. Soon, tender cherry blossom petals step forward alongside pale garden rose and gentle violet pow…

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Paradox Green by Jacomo is an oriental floral scent for women, opening with a bold hit of pepper and violet. It settles into a warm heart of cinnamon and ylang-ylang, eventually drying down to a grounded, powdery blend of sandalwood and vanilla. It is a versatile choice for spring days when you want something slightly…

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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, Fleurs de Cerisier Folie Florale or Paradox Green?

Paradox Green takes 4 of 7 categories. Fleurs de Cerisier Folie Florale is rated 4.02/5 from 46 votes; Paradox Green is rated 3.68/5 from 125 votes. Choose Fleurs de Cerisier Folie Florale for a floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Paradox Green for a woody and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Fleurs de Cerisier Folie Florale or Paradox Green?

Paradox Green lasts longest (Paradox Green 65/100, Fleurs de Cerisier Folie Florale 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Fleurs de Cerisier Folie Florale or Paradox Green?

Paradox Green projects furthest (Paradox Green 61/100, Fleurs de Cerisier Folie Florale 41/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Fleurs de Cerisier Folie Florale and Paradox Green smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery and citrus accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Mandarin Orange, Rose and Violet.

Is Fleurs de Cerisier Folie Florale or Paradox Green better for summer or winter?

For summer, Fleurs de Cerisier Folie Florale is the stronger pick. For winter, Paradox Green is the stronger pick. Fleurs de Cerisier Folie Florale suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Fleurs de Cerisier Folie Florale and Paradox Green?

Fleurs de Cerisier Folie Florale has top notes of Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Cherry Blossom, Rose and Violet, a base of Musk. Paradox Green has top notes of Pepper, Violet, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Cinnamon, Ylang-Ylang and Rose, a base of Vanilla, Amber, Cedar and Sandalwood.