Fragrance comparison

Liebe vs Parabole

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 76 ratings analysed

Liebe

Babylon Berlin

3.2356 votes

Rank #19,257 FruityFloral

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47%scent match

Some overlap

Parabole

Succes de Paris

3.9020 votes

Rank #39,376 VanillaPowdery

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 5 categories split 2–2.

Liebe
Choose it for a fruity and floral character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Parabole
Choose it for a vanilla and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Liebe2/5

Parabole2/5

Ratings & consensus: Parabole
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Liebe
Sillage & projection: Parabole
Value for money: Tie
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

ParaboleSucces de Paris

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.23/ 5 · 56 votes

Have 59%Had 9%Want 32%

3.90/ 5 · 20 votes

Have 23%Had 18%Want 59%

Category winnerParaboleRating 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

20%Love

60%Like

10%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

20 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate62

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityLiebe

SillageParabole

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

floral92%

citrus84%

powdery77%

woody69%

amber61%

vanilla100%

powdery88%

amber77%

almond65%

sweet53%

fruity42%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both powdery, fruity and amber

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

Mandarin OrangeBlack Currant

Heart

HeliotropeRoseGeraniumIrisVioletJasmine

Base

VanillaAmberPeachSandalwoodMuskRaspberry

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

Spring50

Summer67

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night38

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#19,257

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews18

Overall rank#39,376

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

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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Parabole by Succes de Paris blends fruity mandarin and black currant with a powdery heart of heliotrope, iris, and violet. This 2003 floral fruity creation settles into a warm, vanilla-drenched base of sandalwood and amber. It feels like a vintage discovery perfect for those who appreciate sweet, powdery skin scents d…

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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 Parabole?

No clear winner: the 5 categories split 2–2. Liebe is rated 3.23/5 from 56 votes; Parabole is rated 3.90/5 from 20 votes. Choose Liebe for a fruity and floral character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Parabole for a vanilla and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Liebe or Parabole?

Liebe lasts longest (Liebe 66/100, Parabole 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Liebe or Parabole?

Parabole projects furthest (Parabole 69/100, Liebe 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Liebe and Parabole smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, fruity and amber accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Black Currant, Peach and Rose.

Is Liebe or Parabole better for summer or winter?

Liebe suits daytime wear; Parabole suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Liebe and Parabole?

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. Parabole has top notes of Mandarin Orange and Black Currant, heart notes of Heliotrope, Rose, Geranium and Iris, a base of Vanilla, Amber, Peach and Sandalwood.