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Hyper Violet vs Paradise

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

Updated 17 ratings analysed
Clearly different
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Hyper Violet takes 4 of 4 categories.

  • Hyper Violet

    Choose it for a white floral and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.

  • Paradise

    Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character.

Hyper Violet4/4
Paradise0/4
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Hyper Violet
Sillage & projection
Hyper Violet
Value for money
Hyper Violet
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Hyper Violet

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Hyper VioletKenneth Cole
ParadiseMykonos
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.25/ 5 · 16 votes
Have 37%Had 1%Want 61%
5.00/ 5 · 1 votes
Have 33%Had 0%Want 67%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
38%Love
56%Like
0%Ok
6%Dislike
0%Hate

16 votes · too few to score

100%Love
0%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity67
〰 Sillage57
♥ Love / hate81
⏱ Longevity60
〰 Sillage50
♥ Love / hate100
Category winners

LongevityHyper Violet

SillageHyper Violet

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value89
¤ Price value75
Category winnerHyper VioletBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
white floral100%
floral86%
citrus72%
tuberose58%
fresh44%
patchouli30%
woody100%
warm spicy92%
white floral84%
aromatic77%
vanilla69%
powdery61%
Scent match26%Clearly different · both white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
TangerineRed Apple
Heart
Jasmine SambacPlum BlossomTuberoseOrange Blossom
Base
PatchouliCedarwoodVanilla BeanSandalwoodAmber
Top
CardamomMandarinPepperDavana
Heart
Orange BlossomFloral NotesWoody NotesTonka BeanTuberoseJasmineCoffee
Base
SandalwoodPatchouliCedarwoodVanillaAmberMusk
InformationalShared notesTuberose, Orange Blossom, Patchouli and Cedarwood. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring75
Summer50
Fall100
Winter88
Day100
Night100
Spring–
Summer–
Fall–
Winter–
Day100
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men0
Unisex31
Women69
Men0
Unisex0
Women100
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#46,055

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#50,627

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerHyper VioletHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Kenneth Cole Hyper Violet opens with a tart burst of dark red apple and bright tangerine. The top notes hand off the spotlight to a lush heart dominated by tuberose and jasmine sambac, accented by plum blossom and orange flower. As the white floral intensity settles, a base of cedarwood, patchouli, and warm amber wood…

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Paradise by Mykonos opens with cardamom, pepper and mandarin, then moves into a floral heart of orange blossom, tuberose and jasmine sweetened by tonka and a touch of coffee. The dry-down leans smooth and woody, with sandalwood, cedar, vanilla, amber and musk. It reads as a warm floriental with soft spice, creamy wood…

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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.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Hyper Violet or Paradise?

Hyper Violet takes 4 of 4 categories. Hyper Violet is rated 4.25/5 from 16 votes; Paradise is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Hyper Violet for a white floral and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Paradise for a woody and warm spicy character.

Which lasts longer, Hyper Violet or Paradise?

Hyper Violet lasts longest (Hyper Violet 67/100, Paradise 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Hyper Violet or Paradise?

Hyper Violet projects furthest (Hyper Violet 57/100, Paradise 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Hyper Violet and Paradise smell similar?

Clearly different: a 26% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral accords. Common notes include Tuberose, Orange Blossom, Patchouli and Cedarwood.

Is Hyper Violet or Paradise better for summer or winter?

Hyper Violet suits day or night wear; Paradise suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Hyper Violet and Paradise?

Hyper Violet has top notes of Tangerine and Red Apple, heart notes of Jasmine Sambac, Plum Blossom, Tuberose and Orange Blossom, a base of Patchouli, Cedarwood, Vanilla Bean and Sandalwood. Paradise has top notes of Cardamom, Mandarin, Pepper and Davana, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Floral Notes, Woody Notes and Tonka Bean, a base of Sandalwood, Patchouli, Cedarwood and Vanilla.

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