Fragrance comparison

In Paris vs Mellow Heliotrope

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 64 ratings analysed

2 wins

In Paris

Marc Joseph

4.805 votes

Rank #39,332 CitrusRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

11%scent match

Clearly different

Mellow Heliotrope

Bentley

3.8659 votes

Rank #11,682 SweetVanilla

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.
Mellow Heliotrope
Choose it for a sweet and vanilla character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

In Paris2/3

Mellow Heliotrope1/3

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: Mellow Heliotrope

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

In ParisMarc Joseph

Mellow HeliotropeBentley

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.80/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 31%Had 0%Want 69%

3.86/ 5 · 59 votes

Have 28%Had 4%Want 68%

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

41%Love

32%Like

20%Ok

2%Dislike

5%Hate

41 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage80

♥ Love / hate95

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityIn Paris

SillageIn Paris

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value54

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family

citrus100%

rose92%

patchouli84%

floral77%

musky69%

woody61%

sweet100%

vanilla92%

powdery84%

fruity77%

almond69%

lactonic61%

Scent match11%Clearly different

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

GardeniaCassisMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart

RaspberryPink Pepperelemi

Base

HeliotropeVanillaViolet LeafPralineAmbrette (Musk Mallow)

InformationalShared notesRaspberry, Mandarin Orange, Cassis and Violet Leaf. 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

Spring92

Summer50

Fall92

Winter100

Day92

Night100

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

Unisex22

Women78

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#39,332

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#11,682

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews14

Category winnerMellow HeliotropeHigher 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…

Reviews →

Mellow Heliotrope by Bentley is a sweet, floral fragrance that blends powdery heliotrope and vanilla with crisp gardenia and cassis. It presents a soft, sugary profile that feels approachable and feminine. Perfect for cool spring days or casual evenings, this scent settles comfortably on the skin, leaving a gentle, ca…

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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 Mellow Heliotrope?

In Paris takes 2 of 3 categories. In Paris is rated 4.80/5 from 5 votes; Mellow Heliotrope is rated 3.86/5 from 59 votes. Choose In Paris for a citrus and rose character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Mellow Heliotrope for a sweet and vanilla character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, In Paris or Mellow Heliotrope?

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

Which projects more, In Paris or Mellow Heliotrope?

In Paris projects furthest (In Paris 80/100, Mellow Heliotrope 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Do In Paris and Mellow Heliotrope smell similar?

Clearly different: a 11% scent match on Fragranxe. They share few main accords. Common notes include Raspberry, Mandarin Orange, Cassis and Violet Leaf.

Is In Paris or Mellow Heliotrope better for summer or winter?

In Paris suits daytime wear; Mellow Heliotrope suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in In Paris and Mellow Heliotrope?

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. Mellow Heliotrope has top notes of Gardenia, Cassis, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Raspberry, Pink Pepper and elemi, a base of Heliotrope, Vanilla, Violet Leaf and Praline.