Fragrance comparison

Laguna vs Paradise Lys

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 6,873 ratings analysed

4 wins

Laguna

Salvador Dali · 1991

3.756,716 votes

Rank #28,662 SweetFruity

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62%scent match

Closely related

Paradise Lys

Princesse Marina De Bourbon

3.80157 votes

Rank #20,325 CitrusFruity

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Laguna takes 4 of 7 categories.

Laguna
Choose it for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
Paradise Lys
Choose it for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on community sentiment, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Laguna4/7

Paradise Lys3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

LagunaSalvador Dali

Paradise LysPrincesse Marina De Bourbon

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.75/ 5 · 6,716 votes

Have 50%Had 50%Want 0%

3.80/ 5 · 157 votes

Have 29%Had 42%Want 30%

Category winnerLagunaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

24%Love

49%Like

6%Ok

20%Dislike

1%Hate

6,716 votes

19%Love

60%Like

3%Ok

17%Dislike

1%Hate

157 votes

Category winnerParadise LysMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity47

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityLaguna

SillageLaguna

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value71

¤ Price value47

Category winnerLagunaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

fruity92%

citrus84%

vanilla77%

woody69%

powdery61%

citrus100%

fruity92%

sweet84%

woody77%

fresh spicy69%

aromatic61%

Scent match62%Closely related · both sweet, fruity and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

PineappleMoroccan LemonGrapefruitGalbanum LeafPeachPlumMandarin OrangeRaspberry

Heart

Italian IrisBrazilian RosewoodJasmineLily-of-the-ValleyEgyptian Rose

Base

CoconutVanillaMadagascar SandalwoodTonka BeanMuskPatchouliAmberCedar

Top15 to 30 minutes

Mandarin OrangeGrapefruitMarigold

Heart1 to 2 hours

RaspberryGreen ApplePeachCinnamonBambooRoseLily-of-the-Valley

Base2 to 3 hours

AmberCedarSandalwoodMusk

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Peach, Mandarin Orange and Raspberry. Durations are only published for Paradise Lys, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter32

Day–

Night–

Spring67

Summer100

Fall21

Winter12

Day100

Night13

Category winnerParadise LysMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex24

Women75

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#28,662

PerfumerMark Buxton

Launched1991

Reviews0

Overall rank#20,325

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

Category winnerParadise LysHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Salvador Dali Laguna is a sunny, refreshing blend of juicy pineapple, bright Moroccan lemon, and velvety peach resting over a smooth base of coconut, vanilla, and warm sandalwood. Created in 1991 by master perfumer Mark Buxton, this classic scent skips heavy ocean salt in favor of a warm tropical breeze. The crisp cit…

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Paradise Lys by Princesse Marina De Bourbon is a bright floral fruity perfume released in 2009. The fragrance opens with a sharp burst of mandarin orange, tart grapefruit, and herbaceous marigold, delivering immediate sunny freshness. As the bright citrus mellows, the scent reveals a lush heart centered around green a…

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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, Laguna or Paradise Lys?

Laguna takes 4 of 7 categories. Laguna is rated 3.75/5 from 6,716 votes; Paradise Lys is rated 3.80/5 from 157 votes. Choose Laguna for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring. Choose Paradise Lys for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on community sentiment, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Laguna or Paradise Lys?

Laguna lasts longest (Laguna 60/100, Paradise Lys 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Laguna or Paradise Lys?

Laguna projects furthest (Laguna 53/100, Paradise Lys 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Laguna and Paradise Lys smell similar?

Closely related: a 62% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, fruity and citrus accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Peach, Mandarin Orange and Raspberry.

Is Laguna or Paradise Lys better for summer or winter?

For summer, Paradise Lys is the stronger pick. For winter, Laguna is the stronger pick. Paradise Lys suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Laguna and Paradise Lys?

Laguna has top notes of Pineapple, Moroccan Lemon, Grapefruit and Galbanum Leaf, heart notes of Italian Iris, Brazilian Rosewood, Jasmine and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Coconut, Vanilla, Madagascar Sandalwood and Tonka Bean. Paradise Lys has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Grapefruit and Marigold, heart notes of Raspberry, Green Apple, Peach and Cinnamon, a base of Amber, Cedar, Sandalwood and Musk.