Fragrance comparison

Ottomane vs Paradise

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 263 ratings analysed

7 wins

Ottomane

Ulric de Varens

4.13100 votes

Rank #12,840 SweetHoney

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32%scent match

Clearly different

Paradise

Alfred Sung

3.57163 votes

Rank #18,583 FruityPowdery

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ottomane takes 7 of 7 categories.

Ottomane
Choose it for a sweet and honey character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Paradise
Choose it for a fruity and powdery character. Best in summer.

Ottomane7/7

Paradise0/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

OttomaneUlric de Varens

ParadiseAlfred Sung

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.13/ 5 · 100 votes

Have 32%Had 25%Want 43%

3.57/ 5 · 163 votes

Have 36%Had 33%Want 31%

Category winnerOttomaneRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

55%Like

5%Ok

6%Dislike

1%Hate

100 votes

17%Love

58%Like

1%Ok

23%Dislike

0%Hate

146 votes

Category winnerOttomaneMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityOttomane

SillageOttomane

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value84

¤ Price value61

Category winnerOttomaneBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

honey92%

woody84%

floral77%

white floral69%

balsamic61%

fruity100%

powdery92%

sweet84%

tropical77%

green69%

white floral61%

Scent match32%Clearly different · both sweet and white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

GardeniaMarigoldLilacRose

Heart2-4 hrs

White HoneyPeachCoconut

Base6-8+ hrs

SandalwoodPatchouli

Top

Tropical FruitsGreen NotesPeachMarigold

Heart

RoseGardeniaJasmine

Base

SandalwoodMuskOrchidVanilla

InformationalShared notesGardenia, Marigold, Rose and Peach. Durations are only published for Ottomane, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring32

Summer24

Fall100

Winter76

Day100

Night79

Spring83

Summer100

Fall0

Winter8

Day–

Night–

Category winnerOttomaneMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex20

Women80

Date 33%Casual 31%Work 19%Party 17%

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#12,840

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

Overall rank#18,583

PerfumerDavid Apel

Launched—

Reviews5

Category winnerOttomaneHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ottomane by Ulric de Varens delivers a golden blast of vintage French perfumery from 1993. The first spritz unleashes an unmistakable burst of bitter marigold alongside waxy gardenia and cool lilac blossoms. Give it five minutes to settle. Once the initial alcohol evaporates, a thick pool of white honey coats ripe pea…

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Paradise by Alfred Sung is a Floral Green fragrance for women. Paradise was launched in 2003. The nose behind this fragrance is David Apel. Top notes are Tropical Fruits, Green Notes, Peach and Marigold; middle notes are Rose, Gardenia and Jasmine; base notes are Sandalwood, Musk, Orchid and Vanilla.

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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, Ottomane or Paradise?

Ottomane takes 7 of 7 categories. Ottomane is rated 4.13/5 from 100 votes; Paradise is rated 3.57/5 from 163 votes. Choose Ottomane for a sweet and honey character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Paradise for a fruity and powdery character. Best in summer.

Which lasts longer, Ottomane or Paradise?

Ottomane lasts longest (Ottomane 73/100, Paradise 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ottomane or Paradise?

Ottomane projects furthest (Ottomane 67/100, Paradise 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ottomane and Paradise smell similar?

Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet and white floral accords. Common notes include Gardenia, Marigold, Rose and Peach.

Is Ottomane or Paradise better for summer or winter?

For summer, Paradise is the stronger pick. For winter, Ottomane is the stronger pick. Ottomane suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ottomane and Paradise?

Ottomane has top notes of Gardenia, Marigold, Lilac and Rose, heart notes of White Honey, Peach and Coconut, a base of Sandalwood and Patchouli. Paradise has top notes of Tropical Fruits, Green Notes, Peach and Marigold, heart notes of Rose, Gardenia and Jasmine, a base of Sandalwood, Musk, Orchid and Vanilla.