Fragrance comparison

Mezza Luna vs Paradise Lys

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 168 ratings analysed

Mezza Luna

Jeanne Arthes

4.0011 votes

Rank #53,565 WoodyWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

32%scent match

Clearly different

Paradise Lys

Princesse Marina De Bourbon

3.80157 votes

Rank #20,325 CitrusFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 6 categories split 3–3.

Mezza Luna
Choose it for a woody and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Paradise Lys
Choose it for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Mezza Luna3/6

Paradise Lys3/6

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Mezza LunaJeanne Arthes

Paradise LysPrincesse Marina De Bourbon

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 6%Had 8%Want 86%

3.80/ 5 · 157 votes

Have 29%Had 42%Want 30%

Category winnerParadise LysRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

27%Love

55%Like

9%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

19%Love

60%Like

3%Ok

17%Dislike

1%Hate

157 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage83

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity47

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityMezza Luna

SillageMezza Luna

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value0

¤ Price value47

Category winnerParadise LysBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

white floral92%

powdery84%

vanilla77%

aromatic69%

balsamic61%

citrus100%

fruity92%

sweet84%

woody77%

fresh spicy69%

aromatic61%

Scent match32%Clearly different · both woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

AldehydesMarigoldGalbanumBergamotTangerine

Heart2-4 hrs

JasmineRosePeachRaspberryLily-of-the-ValleyGreen Apple

Base6-8 hrs

SandalwoodVanillaVetiverMuskOakmoss

Top15 to 30 minutes

Mandarin OrangeGrapefruitMarigold

Heart1 to 2 hours

RaspberryGreen ApplePeachCinnamonBambooRoseLily-of-the-Valley

Base2 to 3 hours

AmberCedarSandalwoodMusk

Category winnerMezza LunaLongest dry-down: 6-8 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Spring67

Summer100

Fall21

Winter12

Day100

Night13

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#53,565

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#20,325

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

Category winnerParadise LysHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mezza Luna by Jeanne Arthes brings back the golden era of crisp, clean French perfumery at an accessible price. It opens with bright aldehydes, bitter green galbanum, and zesty bergamot that smell like luxurious milled bath soap. As it warms up, sweet peach, soft jasmine, and fresh rose emerge to round out the sharp e…

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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, Mezza Luna or Paradise Lys?

No clear winner: the 6 categories split 3–3. Mezza Luna is rated 4.00/5 from 11 votes; Paradise Lys is rated 3.80/5 from 157 votes. Choose Mezza Luna for a woody and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Paradise Lys for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Mezza Luna or Paradise Lys?

Mezza Luna lasts longest (Mezza Luna 77/100, Paradise Lys 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mezza Luna or Paradise Lys?

Mezza Luna projects furthest (Mezza Luna 83/100, Paradise Lys 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mezza Luna and Paradise Lys smell similar?

Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Marigold, Rose, Peach and Raspberry.

Is Mezza Luna or Paradise Lys better for summer or winter?

Mezza Luna suits daytime wear; Paradise Lys suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Mezza Luna and Paradise Lys?

Mezza Luna has top notes of Aldehydes, Marigold, Galbanum and Bergamot, heart notes of Jasmine, Rose, Peach and Raspberry, a base of Sandalwood, Vanilla, Vetiver and Musk. 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.