Fragrance comparison

Joséphine vs Paradisea

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 128 ratings analysed

Joséphine

VeraLab

3.4899 votes

Rank #41,510 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

59%scent match

Closely related

5 wins

Paradisea

Zeromolecole

3.7629 votes

Rank #39,628 TropicalFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Paradisea takes 5 of 7 categories.

Joséphine
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Paradisea
Choose it for a tropical and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Joséphine1/7

Paradisea5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

JoséphineVeraLab

ParadiseaZeromolecole

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.48/ 5 · 99 votes

Have 50%Had 14%Want 36%

3.76/ 5 · 29 votes

Have 20%Had 7%Want 73%

Category winnerParadiseaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

24%Love

31%Like

21%Ok

15%Dislike

8%Hate

99 votes

28%Love

41%Like

17%Ok

7%Dislike

7%Hate

29 votes

Category winnerParadiseaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate62

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityParadisea

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value56

¤ Price value44

Category winnerJoséphineBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

sweet86%

tropical72%

coconut58%

citrus44%

woody30%

tropical100%

fruity86%

sweet72%

woody58%

fresh44%

green30%

Scent match59%Closely related · both fruity, tropical and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

LimeBlack Currant

Heart2-3 hrs

PineappleBananaCoconutMango

Base4-6 hrs

SandalwoodMusk

Top

MangoBanana LeafLimePassion Flower

Heart

PineapplePassionfruitFrangipaniMadagascar Vanilla

Base

Cambodian OudSandalwoodGuaiac WoodPetrichor

InformationalShared notesLime, Pineapple, Mango and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for Joséphine, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter32

Day100

Night24

Spring63

Summer100

Fall44

Winter13

Day100

Night53

Category winnerParadiseaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex14

Women86

Men9

Unisex22

Women70

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#41,510

PerfumerPaola Bottai

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#39,628

PerfumerStefania Marzufero Boni

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerParadiseaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Joséphine by VeraLab is a cheerful, sunshine-soaked fruit salad in a bottle. Spritz it once. A zesty burst of tart lime immediately cuts through sweet black currant. The opening feels refreshing and brisk rather than syrupy. Within ten minutes, juicy pineapple, ripe banana, and shredded coconut emerge with creamy mang…

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Paradisea by Zeromolecole opens with a sharp burst of crisp banana leaf, green mango, and zesty lime. As the bright initial spray settles on skin, juicy passionfruit and creamy frangipani bring a lush tropical body without drifting into sugary beach-lotion territory. The base grounds the fruit using Cambodian oud, dar…

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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, Joséphine or Paradisea?

Paradisea takes 5 of 7 categories. Joséphine is rated 3.48/5 from 99 votes; Paradisea is rated 3.76/5 from 29 votes. Choose Joséphine for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Paradisea for a tropical and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Joséphine or Paradisea?

Paradisea lasts longest (Paradisea 68/100, Joséphine 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Joséphine or Paradisea?

Projection is very close: Joséphine 50/100, Paradisea 50/100 for sillage.

Do Joséphine and Paradisea smell similar?

Closely related: a 59% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, tropical and sweet accords. Common notes include Lime, Pineapple, Mango and Sandalwood.

Is Joséphine or Paradisea better for summer or winter?

For summer, Paradisea is the stronger pick. For winter, Joséphine is the stronger pick. Joséphine suits daytime wear; Paradisea suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Joséphine and Paradisea?

Joséphine has top notes of Lime and Black Currant, heart notes of Pineapple, Banana, Coconut and Mango, a base of Sandalwood and Musk. Paradisea has top notes of Mango, Banana Leaf, Lime and Passion Flower, heart notes of Pineapple, Passionfruit, Frangipani and Madagascar Vanilla, a base of Cambodian Oud, Sandalwood, Guaiac Wood and Petrichor.