Fragrance comparison

Ichnusa vs Paradise

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 8 ratings analysed

2 wins

Ichnusa

I Matti

5.002 votes

Rank #39,548 CitrusAromatic

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58%scent match

Closely related

Paradise

Vioris

4.336 votes

Rank #51,818 CitrusAromatic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ichnusa takes 2 of 4 categories.

Ichnusa
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Paradise
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Ichnusa2/4

Paradise1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

IchnusaI Matti

ParadiseVioris

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 57%Had 0%Want 43%

4.33/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 67%Had 25%Want 8%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

33%Love

67%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityParadise

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value94

Category winnerIchnusaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic92%

fresh84%

fresh spicy77%

woody69%

aldehydic61%

citrus100%

aromatic92%

woody84%

green77%

white floral69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match58%Closely related · both citrus, aromatic and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

GrapefruitArtemisiaCarawayOrangeLemon

Heart2-3 hrs

Lily of the ValleyAldehydesCassis

Base5-7 hrs

White MuskCedar

Top

Herbal NotesGrapefruitOrangeLemon

Heart

Lily of the ValleyLavenderGeraniumJasmineCassis

Base

SandalwoodCedarAmberMusk

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Orange, Lemon and Lily of the Valley. Durations are only published for Ichnusa, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night100

Spring100

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#39,548

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#51,818

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerIchnusaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ichnusa by I Matti opens with an energizing rush of freshly peeled grapefruit, tart lemon, and sweet orange zest, underscored by the dry green bite of artemisia and a distinct pinch of aromatic caraway. Within half an hour, crisp aldehydes bring a sparkling, fresh bar soap sensation that lifts a heart of dewy lily of …

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Paradise by Vioris offers a bright burst of citrus that quickly transforms on the skin. Grapefruit and lemon take the lead initially, making it ideal for a warm July morning. As the scent settles, clean lavender and cedar ground the initial sharpness. It is a straightforward option for those who want an uncomplicated …

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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, Ichnusa or Paradise?

Ichnusa takes 2 of 4 categories. Ichnusa is rated 5.00/5 from 2 votes; Paradise is rated 4.33/5 from 6 votes. Choose Ichnusa for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Paradise for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Ichnusa or Paradise?

Paradise lasts longest (Paradise 68/100, Ichnusa 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ichnusa or Paradise?

Projection is very close: Ichnusa 50/100, Paradise 50/100 for sillage.

Do Ichnusa and Paradise smell similar?

Closely related: a 58% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Orange, Lemon and Lily of the Valley.

Is Ichnusa or Paradise better for summer or winter?

Ichnusa suits day or night wear; Paradise suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ichnusa and Paradise?

Ichnusa has top notes of Grapefruit, Artemisia, Caraway and Orange, heart notes of Lily of the Valley, Aldehydes and Cassis, a base of White Musk and Cedar. Paradise has top notes of Herbal Notes, Grapefruit, Orange and Lemon, heart notes of Lily of the Valley, Lavender, Geranium and Jasmine, a base of Sandalwood, Cedar, Amber and Musk.