Fragrance comparison

Island vs Scent of Paradise

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

Updated 8 Oct 2026 196 ratings analysed

Island

Verset Parfums

3.7458 votes

Rank #16,090 CitrusLavender

Full profile Similar & dupes

32%scent match

Clearly different

5 wins

Scent of Paradise

Alghabra Parfums

3.69138 votes

Rank #9,771 CitrusFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Scent of Paradise takes 5 of 7 categories.

Island
Choose it for a citrus and lavender character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring.
Scent of Paradise
Choose it for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Island2/7

Scent of Paradise5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

IslandVerset Parfums

Scent of ParadiseAlghabra Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.74/ 5 · 58 votes

Have 58%Had 26%Want 16%

3.69/ 5 · 138 votes

Have 26%Had 10%Want 65%

Category winnerScent of ParadiseRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

24%Love

48%Like

10%Ok

12%Dislike

5%Hate

58 votes

30%Love

38%Like

23%Ok

8%Dislike

1%Hate

98 votes

Category winnerScent of ParadiseMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityScent of Paradise

SillageScent of Paradise

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value91

¤ Price value41

Category winnerIslandBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

lavender88%

fresh spicy77%

aromatic65%

amber53%

floral42%

citrus100%

fruity92%

powdery84%

musky77%

rose69%

iris61%

Scent match32%Clearly different · both citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Bergamot

Heart

Lavender

Base

Amber

Top

BergamotFruity Notes

Heart

IrisRoseLavender

Base

MuskAmberSandalwood

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Lavender and Amber. 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

Summer0

Fall0

Winter67

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter19

Day–

Night–

Category winnerIslandMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men91

Unisex7

Women2

Men31

Unisex56

Women13

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#16,090

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#9,771

PerfumerJorge Lee

Launched—

Reviews15

Category winnerScent of ParadiseHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Island by Verset Parfums targets men seeking a crisp, lavender-forward everyday cologne. The composition leads with a clean blast of bergamot, transitioning into a soothing herbal heart, before settling on a warm amber base. It offers an affordable option for casual spring afternoons, mimicking the structure of high-e…

Reviews →

Scent of Paradise by Alghabra Parfums is a Floral fragrance for women and men. Scent of Paradise was launched in 2018. The nose behind this fragrance is Jorge Lee. Top notes are Bergamot and Fruity Notes; middle notes are Iris, Rose and Lavender; base notes are Musk, Amber and Sandalwood.

Reviews →

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, Island or Scent of Paradise?

Scent of Paradise takes 5 of 7 categories. Island is rated 3.74/5 from 58 votes; Scent of Paradise is rated 3.69/5 from 138 votes. Choose Island for a citrus and lavender character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring. Choose Scent of Paradise for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Island or Scent of Paradise?

Scent of Paradise lasts longest (Scent of Paradise 77/100, Island 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Island or Scent of Paradise?

Scent of Paradise projects furthest (Scent of Paradise 67/100, Island 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Island and Scent of Paradise smell similar?

Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Lavender and Amber.

Is Island or Scent of Paradise better for summer or winter?

For summer, Island is the stronger pick. For winter, Island is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Island and Scent of Paradise?

Island has top notes of Bergamot, heart notes of Lavender, a base of Amber. Scent of Paradise has top notes of Bergamot and Fruity Notes, heart notes of Iris, Rose and Lavender, a base of Musk, Amber and Sandalwood.