Fragrance comparison

Fou D'Elle vs Summer Paradise

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 84 ratings analysed

3 wins

Fou D'Elle

Ted Lapidus

3.5481 votes

Rank #17,252 FloralFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%scent match

Some overlap

Summer Paradise

Ana Hickmann

3.003 votes

Rank #71,548 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Fou D'Elle takes 3 of 3 categories.

Fou D'Elle
Choose it for a floral and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Summer Paradise
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Fou D'Elle3/3

Summer Paradise0/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Fou D'Elle
Sillage & projection: Fou D'Elle
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Fou D'Elle

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Fou D'ElleTed Lapidus

Summer ParadiseAna Hickmann

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.54/ 5 · 81 votes

Have 58%Had 42%Want 0%

3.00/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 6%Had 19%Want 75%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

25%Love

38%Like

5%Ok

31%Dislike

1%Hate

81 votes

0%Love

33%Like

33%Ok

33%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate64

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate50

Category winners

LongevityFou D'Elle

SillageFou D'Elle

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

fresh spicy91%

sweet83%

rose74%

fruity65%

green56%

fruity100%

sweet86%

powdery72%

white floral58%

vanilla44%

woody30%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both sweet and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

PeachLotusPepperJasmine

Heart

HiacynthWild RosePralineFreesia

Base

VanillaCedar

Top

MangoCassisRaspberry

Heart

PeachJasmineLilyFreesia

Base

VanillaSandalwoodPraline

InformationalShared notesPeach, Jasmine, Praline and Freesia. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer67

Fall89

Winter39

Day100

Night33

Spring100

Summer67

Fall33

Winter0

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex6

Women94

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#17,252

PerfumerGerard Anthony

Launched—

Reviews19

Overall rank#71,548

PerfumerCarmita Magalhães

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerFou D'ElleHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ted Lapidus Fou D'Elle opens with a green lotus and sweet peach combination before settling into a warm, powdery freesia and rose heart. It works best during fresh spring days when you want a light, playful floral that departs from standard modern gourmands.

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Summer Paradise by Ana Hickmann leans into a bright, fruit-forward profile. It opens with a vibrant mix of mango and raspberry before settling into a soft peach heart. This is a casual, warm-weather fragrance that sits close to the skin, offering a sweet and powdery presence perfect for daytime outings in the spring o…

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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, Fou D'Elle or Summer Paradise?

Fou D'Elle takes 3 of 3 categories. Fou D'Elle is rated 3.54/5 from 81 votes; Summer Paradise is rated 3.00/5 from 3 votes. Choose Fou D'Elle for a floral and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Summer Paradise for a fruity and sweet character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Fou D'Elle or Summer Paradise?

Fou D'Elle lasts longest (Fou D'Elle 66/100, Summer Paradise 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Fou D'Elle or Summer Paradise?

Fou D'Elle projects furthest (Fou D'Elle 65/100, Summer Paradise 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Fou D'Elle and Summer Paradise smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet and fruity accords. Common notes include Peach, Jasmine, Praline and Freesia.

Is Fou D'Elle or Summer Paradise better for summer or winter?

Fou D'Elle suits daytime wear; Summer Paradise suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Fou D'Elle and Summer Paradise?

Fou D'Elle has top notes of Peach, Lotus, Pepper and Jasmine, heart notes of Hiacynth, Wild Rose, Praline and Freesia, a base of Vanilla and Cedar. Summer Paradise has top notes of Mango, Cassis and Raspberry, heart notes of Peach, Jasmine, Lily and Freesia, a base of Vanilla, Sandalwood and Praline.