Fragrance comparison

Liebe vs MCM Blue Paradise

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 83 ratings analysed

4 wins

Liebe

Babylon Berlin

3.2356 votes

Rank #19,257 FruityFloral

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62%scent match

Closely related

MCM Blue Paradise

MCM - Mode Creation Munich

4.1527 votes

Rank #40,321 FruityFloral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Liebe takes 4 of 5 categories.

Liebe
Choose it for a fruity and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
MCM Blue Paradise
Choose it for a fruity and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Liebe4/5

MCM Blue Paradise1/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

LiebeBabylon Berlin

MCM Blue ParadiseMCM - Mode Creation Munich

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.23/ 5 · 56 votes

Have 59%Had 9%Want 32%

4.15/ 5 · 27 votes

Have 45%Had 24%Want 31%

Category winnerMCM Blue ParadiseRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

60%Like

20%Ok

20%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

33%Love

56%Like

4%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

27 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate62

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityLiebe

SillageLiebe

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value0

Category winnerLiebeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

floral92%

citrus84%

powdery77%

woody69%

amber61%

fruity100%

floral92%

powdery84%

green77%

woody69%

earthy61%

Scent match62%Closely related · both fruity, floral and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Mandarin OrangeBlack CurrantPeach

Heart

RoseJasmineMagnolia

Base

SandalwoodAmberMusk

Top

PeachBlack CurrantMandarin OrangeVioletGalbanumBergamot

Heart

OrrisCyclamenHyacinthRoseLily-of-the-ValleyJasmine

Base

OakmossMuskSandalwoodAmberVetiver

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Black Currant, Peach and Rose. 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

Summer33

Fall67

Winter67

Day100

Night33

Spring100

Summer60

Fall50

Winter20

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#19,257

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews18

Overall rank#40,321

PerfumerArturetto Landi

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerLiebeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Liebe by Babylon Berlin presents a fruity and floral experience designed for everyday wear. Opening with bright mandarin orange and black currant, it settles into a soft heart of rose and jasmine. The base of sandalwood and amber provides a gentle, grounded finish, making it a versatile choice for anyone seeking a lig…

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MCM Blue Paradise is a fruity floral chypre from 1989 with a syrupy peach and black currant opening, a powdery cyclamen and orris heart, and a mossy green base. Despite the name, it does not read as a true aquatic. It suits shoppers who enjoy vintage-leaning fruity chypres with floral powder and green undertones. Samp…

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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, Liebe or MCM Blue Paradise?

Liebe takes 4 of 5 categories. Liebe is rated 3.23/5 from 56 votes; MCM Blue Paradise is rated 4.15/5 from 27 votes. Choose Liebe for a fruity and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose MCM Blue Paradise for a fruity and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Liebe or MCM Blue Paradise?

Liebe lasts longest (Liebe 66/100, MCM Blue Paradise 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Liebe or MCM Blue Paradise?

Liebe projects furthest (Liebe 64/100, MCM Blue Paradise 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Liebe and MCM Blue Paradise smell similar?

Closely related: a 62% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, floral and powdery accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Black Currant, Peach and Rose.

Is Liebe or MCM Blue Paradise better for summer or winter?

Liebe suits daytime wear; MCM Blue Paradise suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Liebe and MCM Blue Paradise?

Liebe has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Black Currant and Peach, heart notes of Rose, Jasmine and Magnolia, a base of Sandalwood, Amber and Musk. MCM Blue Paradise has top notes of Peach, Black Currant, Mandarin Orange and Violet, heart notes of Orris, Cyclamen, Hyacinth and Rose, a base of Oakmoss, Musk, Sandalwood and Amber.