Fragrance comparison

Laloa in Paris vs Sun Island Shimmer

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 5 ratings analysed

Laloa in Paris

Via Paris Parfums

4.754 votes

Rank #40,690 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

Sun Island Shimmer

Bodevoke

3.001 votes

Rank #64,654 FruityFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1.

Laloa in Paris
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Sun Island Shimmer
Choose it for a fruity and floral character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Laloa in Paris1/2

Sun Island Shimmer1/2

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Not scored
Sillage & projection: Sun Island Shimmer
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Laloa in Paris

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Laloa in ParisVia Paris Parfums

Sun Island ShimmerBodevoke

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.75/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 23%Had 27%Want 50%

3.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 10%Had 0%Want 90%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

75%Love

25%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

0%Love

0%Like

100%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate94

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 Sillage100

♥ Love / hate50

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageSun Island Shimmer

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value67

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

sweet90%

citrus80%

woody70%

tropical60%

powdery50%

fruity100%

floral88%

sweet77%

citrus65%

amber53%

tropical42%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both fruity, sweet and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LemonTangerineGrapefruitPassionfruitAppleWild StrawberryPeach

Heart

RoseJasmineRaspberryMangoPlumGreen LeavesPineapple

Base

CedarMuskCaramelSandalowoodAmberVanilla

Top

MangoGrapefruitBig Strawberry

Heart

Black Freesia

Base

RoseAmber

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Rose, Mango 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

Spring50

Summer100

Fall50

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#40,690

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#64,654

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerLaloa in ParisHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Via Paris Parfums launched Laloa in Paris in 2012 as a vibrant, fruit-forward daily scent. It opens with bright top notes of grapefruit, wild strawberry, and peach before easing into a floral rose and raspberry heart. A warm cedar and vanilla base anchors the dry-down, making it a playful choice for casual spring afte…

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Sun Island Shimmer opens with a sharp burst of sweet mango and tart grapefruit that hits immediately like a bright beachside smoothie. Within fifteen minutes, the citrus edge mellows as sugary strawberry and black freesia step forward, giving the mid notes a syrup-sweet floral punch. The base grounds the fruit with am…

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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, Laloa in Paris or Sun Island Shimmer?

No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1. Laloa in Paris is rated 4.75/5 from 4 votes; Sun Island Shimmer is rated 3.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Laloa in Paris for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Sun Island Shimmer for a fruity and floral character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which projects more, Laloa in Paris or Sun Island Shimmer?

Sun Island Shimmer projects furthest (Sun Island Shimmer 100/100, Laloa in Paris 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Laloa in Paris and Sun Island Shimmer smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, sweet and citrus accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Rose, Mango and Amber.

Is Laloa in Paris or Sun Island Shimmer better for summer or winter?

Laloa in Paris suits daytime wear; Sun Island Shimmer suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Laloa in Paris and Sun Island Shimmer?

Laloa in Paris has top notes of Lemon, Tangerine, Grapefruit and Passionfruit, heart notes of Rose, Jasmine, Raspberry and Mango, a base of Cedar, Musk, Caramel and Sandalowood. Sun Island Shimmer has top notes of Mango, Grapefruit and Big Strawberry, heart notes of Black Freesia, a base of Rose and Amber.