Fragrance comparison

In Paris vs La Fleur

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 125 ratings analysed

2 wins

In Paris

Marc Joseph

4.805 votes

Rank #46,409 CitrusRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

La Fleur

Mahogany

4.12120 votes

Rank #10,968 FloralRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

In Paris takes 2 of 3 categories.

In Paris
Choose it for a citrus and rose character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
La Fleur
Choose it for a floral and rose character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall.

In Paris2/3

La Fleur1/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: In Paris
Sillage & projection: In Paris
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: La Fleur

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

In ParisMarc Joseph

La FleurMahogany

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.80/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 31%Had 0%Want 69%

4.12/ 5 · 120 votes

Have 69%Had 31%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

80%Love

20%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

44%Love

37%Like

7%Ok

12%Dislike

1%Hate

120 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage80

♥ Love / hate95

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityIn Paris

SillageIn Paris

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value51

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

rose92%

patchouli84%

floral77%

musky69%

woody61%

floral100%

rose92%

fruity84%

fresh77%

woody69%

sweet61%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both rose, floral and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Sweet OrangeRaspberryMandarin OrangeCassis

Heart2-4 hrs

Rose PetalsMagnoliaViolet LeafGeranium

Base5-7+ hrs

PatchouliMuskVanillaPalisander Rosewood

Top

RaspberrySpicesPearMandarin OrangeGrapefruit

Heart

RosePeonyMagnoliaLily-of-the-Valley

Base

CedarPatchouliMuskVanillaSandalwood

InformationalShared notesRaspberry, Mandarin Orange, Magnolia and Patchouli. Durations are only published for In Paris, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer0

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night41

Spring79

Summer32

Fall100

Winter68

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Casual 38%Work 33%Date 19%Party 10%

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#46,409

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#10,968

PerfumerFanny Grau

Launched—

Reviews12

Category winnerLa FleurHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

The citrus hits immediately. Tart raspberry and tangy cassis cut straight through a juicy burst of sweet mandarin orange, giving the opening a crisp, mouthwatering snap. Give it three minutes. Once the initial alcohol flash evaporates, soft rose petals and leafy violet take center stage, underpinned by a green geraniu…

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A crisp blend of raspberry and cedar defines this female fragrance, which shines during casual daytime outings in the fall. It matches a breezy sweater-weather aesthetic. The composition shifts from a peppery fruit opening to a woody base, offering an alternative to heavier designer options for those seeking a lighter…

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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, In Paris or La Fleur?

In Paris takes 2 of 3 categories. In Paris is rated 4.80/5 from 5 votes; La Fleur is rated 4.12/5 from 120 votes. Choose In Paris for a citrus and rose character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose La Fleur for a floral and rose character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall.

Which lasts longer, In Paris or La Fleur?

They last about the same: In Paris 73/100, La Fleur 71/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, In Paris or La Fleur?

In Paris projects furthest (In Paris 80/100, La Fleur 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do In Paris and La Fleur smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share rose, floral and woody accords. Common notes include Raspberry, Mandarin Orange, Magnolia and Patchouli.

Is In Paris or La Fleur better for summer or winter?

In Paris suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in In Paris and La Fleur?

In Paris has top notes of Sweet Orange, Raspberry, Mandarin Orange and Cassis, heart notes of Rose Petals, Magnolia, Violet Leaf and Geranium, a base of Patchouli, Musk, Vanilla and Palisander Rosewood. La Fleur has top notes of Raspberry, Spices, Pear and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Rose, Peony, Magnolia and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Cedar, Patchouli, Musk and Vanilla.