Fragrance comparison

L’Extase vs Paradise

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 3,632 ratings analysed

3 wins

L’Extase

Nina Ricci

3.783,628 votes

Rank #2,605 SweetFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

35%scent match

Some overlap

Paradise

Extract

4.504 votes

Rank #49,811 AquaticFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

L’Extase takes 3 of 4 categories.

L’Extase
Choose it for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Paradise
Choose it for a aquatic and fruity character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

L’Extase3/4

Paradise1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

L’ExtaseNina Ricci

ParadiseExtract

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.78/ 5 · 3,628 votes

Have 65%Had 35%Want 0%

4.50/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 7%Had 0%Want 93%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

29%Love

43%Like

6%Ok

20%Dislike

1%Hate

3,628 votes

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityL’Extase

SillageL’Extase

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value56

¤ Price value75

Category winnerParadiseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

fruity92%

rose84%

amber77%

caramel69%

vanilla61%

aquatic100%

fruity83%

ozonic65%

sweet48%

fresh30%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both fruity and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Pink PepperPeachPear

Heart

RoseRaspberryWhite FlowersJasmine

Base

CaramelSiam BenzoinAmberVanillaMuskPatchouliVirginia Cedar

Top

WatermelonStrawberryPear

Heart

Water NotesRaspberryRose

Base

AmbergrisCaramelMusk

InformationalShared notesPear, Rose, Raspberry and Caramel. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring43

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer100

Fall33

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex4

Women95

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,605

PerfumerFrancis Kurkdjian

Launched—

Reviews205

Overall rank#49,811

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerL’ExtaseHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Francis Kurkdjian crafted L’Extase for Nina Ricci as a dense gourmand floral built around dark jammy rose and warm Siam benzoin. Pink pepper and tart raspberry cut through an opening of thick caramel, settling into a powdery cedar finish that clings to scarves and wool coats during chilly autumn evenings.

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Paradise by Extract opens with a burst of crisp watermelon, sliced strawberries, and juicy green pear. As the initial fruit splash settles, dewy water notes and sweet raspberry combine with a soft touch of pink rose petals. The base introduces a warm contrast of gooey caramel, salty ambergris, and clean skin musk, pre…

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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, L’Extase or Paradise?

L’Extase takes 3 of 4 categories. L’Extase is rated 3.78/5 from 3,628 votes; Paradise is rated 4.50/5 from 4 votes. Choose L’Extase for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Paradise for a aquatic and fruity character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, L’Extase or Paradise?

L’Extase lasts longest (L’Extase 68/100, Paradise 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, L’Extase or Paradise?

L’Extase projects furthest (L’Extase 62/100, Paradise 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do L’Extase and Paradise smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity and sweet accords. Common notes include Pear, Rose, Raspberry and Caramel.

Is L’Extase or Paradise better for summer or winter?

Paradise suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in L’Extase and Paradise?

L’Extase has top notes of Pink Pepper, Peach and Pear, heart notes of Rose, Raspberry, White Flowers and Jasmine, a base of Caramel, Siam Benzoin, Amber and Vanilla. Paradise has top notes of Watermelon, Strawberry and Pear, heart notes of Water Notes, Raspberry and Rose, a base of Ambergris, Caramel and Musk.