Orange Elixir vs Paradise
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
37%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Orange Elixir takes 1 of 1 categories.
Orange ElixirChoose it for a citrus and musky character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
ParadiseChoose it for a white floral and fruity character. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Orange Elixir1/1
Paradise0/1
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Not scored
- Sillage & projection
- Not scored
- Value for money
- Not scored
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Orange Elixir
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Orange ElixirRefanParadiseBahoma LondonWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.67/ 5 · 3 votes
Have 18%Had 9%Want 73%
4.00/ 5 · 1 votes
Have 17%Had 0%Want 83%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate67%Love
33%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
3 votes · too few to score
0%Love
100%Like
0%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
Category winners
LongevityNo data
SillageNo data
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNot enough dataBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
musky88%
woody77%
fresh65%
powdery53%
fresh spicy42%
white floral100%
fruity92%
woody84%
citrus77%
sweet69%
green61%
Scent match37%Some overlap · both citrus and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedNotes
OrangeCitrusesWoody NotesMuskOrange Blossom
No top / heart / base split published
Top
CitrusesGreen Notes
Heart
JasmineLilyPlumPeachOrange Blossom
Base
PatchouliWoody NotesAmberMusk
InformationalShared notesCitruses, Woody Notes, Musk and Orange Blossom. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer67
Fall0
Winter0
Day100
Night–
Spring50
Summer0
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesNot enough votes yet
Not enough votes yet
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#54,232
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#66,195
PerfumerMargaret Strug-Guzowska
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerOrange ElixirHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotOrange Elixir by Refan is a bright citrus fragrance that leans musky and lightly woody as it settles. Expect an orange forward opening, then a clean, soft musky dry down with a touch of orange blossom and a faint powdery feel. It reads easygoing and daytime friendly, especially if you like simple citrus scents that s…
Reviews →Paradise by Bahoma London is a delicate Chypre Floral that opens with bright, crisp citrus and green notes. The heart reveals a bouquet of jasmine, lily, and orange blossom, softened by juicy plum and peach. It settles into a grounded base of patchouli, amber, and musk, providing a serene and balanced wear for daytime…
Reviews →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, Orange Elixir or Paradise?
Orange Elixir takes 1 of 1 categories. Orange Elixir is rated 4.67/5 from 3 votes; Paradise is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Orange Elixir for a citrus and musky character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Paradise for a white floral and fruity character. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Do Orange Elixir and Paradise smell similar?
Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Citruses, Woody Notes, Musk and Orange Blossom.
Is Orange Elixir or Paradise better for summer or winter?
Orange Elixir suits daytime wear; Paradise suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Orange Elixir and Paradise?
Orange Elixir features Orange, Citruses, Woody Notes, Musk and Orange Blossom. Paradise has top notes of Citruses and Green Notes, heart notes of Jasmine, Lily, Plum and Peach, a base of Patchouli, Woody Notes, Amber and Musk.
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