Fragrance comparison

Oud Illusion vs Paradisiaque Pamplemousse

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 11 ratings analysed

3 wins

Oud Illusion

Aura de Arabia

—0 votes

Rank #75,777 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

Paradisiaque Pamplemousse

Massoïa Secrets

4.4511 votes

Rank #45,996 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Oud Illusion takes 3 of 4 categories.

Oud Illusion
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money.
Paradisiaque Pamplemousse
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Oud Illusion3/4

Paradisiaque Pamplemousse1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Oud IllusionAura de Arabia

Paradisiaque PamplemousseMassoïa Secrets

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

4.45/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 38%Had 15%Want 46%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

Not enough votes yet

55%Love

36%Like

9%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage100

♥ Love / hateN/A

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate86

Category winners

LongevityOud Illusion

SillageOud Illusion

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value69

Category winnerOud IllusionBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic91%

amber83%

rose74%

woody65%

herbal56%

citrus100%

fresh spicy83%

aromatic65%

fresh48%

sweet30%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both citrus and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

GrapefruitAmberwood

Heart

CitrusesBulgarian RoseDamask Rose

Base

Sage

Notes

GrapefruitItalian OrangeCitruses

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit and Citruses. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

No season votes yet

Spring100

Summer100

Fall25

Winter25

Day100

Night25

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men0

Unisex40

Women60

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#75,777

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#45,996

PerfumerOlivier Cresp

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerParadisiaque PamplemousseHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Oud Illusion by Aura de Arabia is a strikingly modern unisex composition that balances sharp, zesty grapefruit with a deeply resinous amberwood base. It brings together classic floral elements like Bulgarian rose in a way that feels suited for both professional settings and cool evening social events. The fragrance of…

Reviews →

Paradisiaque Pamplemousse opens with bitter pink grapefruit peel, bright Italian orange, and sparkling citruses. Master perfumer Olivier Cresp anchors the sharp zest with fresh spicy herbs and a touch of sweetness. It settles into a sunlit citrus skin scent, making it an easy pick for humid July mornings or casual wee…

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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 lasts longer, Oud Illusion or Paradisiaque Pamplemousse?

Oud Illusion lasts longest (Oud Illusion 100/100, Paradisiaque Pamplemousse 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Oud Illusion or Paradisiaque Pamplemousse?

Oud Illusion projects furthest (Oud Illusion 100/100, Paradisiaque Pamplemousse 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Oud Illusion and Paradisiaque Pamplemousse smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and aromatic accords. Common notes include Grapefruit and Citruses.

Is Oud Illusion or Paradisiaque Pamplemousse better for summer or winter?

Paradisiaque Pamplemousse suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Oud Illusion and Paradisiaque Pamplemousse?

Oud Illusion has top notes of Grapefruit and Amberwood, heart notes of Citruses, Bulgarian Rose and Damask Rose, a base of Sage. Paradisiaque Pamplemousse features Grapefruit, Italian Orange and Citruses.