Fragrance comparison

Pamina vs Paradis du Désert

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 41 ratings analysed

Pamina

Natura

4.4738 votes

Rank #41,701 LavenderWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

57%scent match

Closely related

3 wins

Paradis du Désert

Mirads Parfums

4.333 votes

Rank #58,468 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Paradis du Désert takes 3 of 4 categories.

Pamina
Choose it for a lavender and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Paradis du Désert
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Pamina1/4

Paradis du Désert3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

PaminaNatura

Paradis du DésertMirads Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.47/ 5 · 38 votes

Have 3%Had 88%Want 9%

4.33/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 16%Had 3%Want 81%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

55%Love

39%Like

3%Ok

3%Dislike

0%Hate

38 votes

67%Love

0%Like

33%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate87

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityParadis du Désert

SillageParadis du Désert

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value54

¤ Price value75

Category winnerParadis du DésertBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

lavender100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

aromatic77%

citrus69%

white floral61%

woody100%

aromatic92%

citrus84%

powdery77%

fresh spicy69%

white floral61%

Scent match57%Closely related · both woody, aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LavenderPetitgrainLimeAnise

Heart

Violet LeavesIndonesian NutmegJasmineBulgarian RoseLily-of-the-Valley

Base

SandalowoodIndonesian Patchouli LeafVetiverSerbian Oakmoss

Top

LemonLimePetitgrain

Heart

Bourbon GeraniumLavenderJasmineIris

Base

AmbergrisVetiverCoumarinWhite MuskCedarSandalwood

InformationalShared notesLavender, Petitgrain, Lime and Jasmine. 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

Summer100

Fall100

Winter77

Day100

Night69

Spring100

Summer67

Fall67

Winter67

Day100

Night67

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men7

Unisex43

Women50

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#41,701

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#58,468

PerfumerMiguel Matos

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerPaminaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Pamina by Natura presents a floral profile defined by lavender and lime. Launched in 1999, it offers a sophisticated blend of violet leaves, nutmeg, and jasmine, anchored by an earthy base of sandalwood and vetiver. This fragrance suits women seeking a versatile, aromatic scent for daytime wear, moving gracefully from…

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Paradis du Désert opens with sharp lime and bitter petitgrain before settling into a dry lavender heart. Perfumer Miguel Matos grounds the crisp citrus top with earthy vetiver, coumarin, and salty ambergris. It wears as a structured aromatic fougere, blending cool florals like iris and geranium with warm cedarwood for…

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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, Pamina or Paradis du Désert?

Paradis du Désert takes 3 of 4 categories. Pamina is rated 4.47/5 from 38 votes; Paradis du Désert is rated 4.33/5 from 3 votes. Choose Pamina for a lavender and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Paradis du Désert for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Pamina or Paradis du Désert?

Paradis du Désert lasts longest (Paradis du Désert 87/100, Pamina 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Pamina or Paradis du Désert?

Paradis du Désert projects furthest (Paradis du Désert 75/100, Pamina 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Pamina and Paradis du Désert smell similar?

Closely related: a 57% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Lavender, Petitgrain, Lime and Jasmine.

Is Pamina or Paradis du Désert better for summer or winter?

Pamina suits daytime wear; Paradis du Désert suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Pamina and Paradis du Désert?

Pamina has top notes of Lavender, Petitgrain, Lime and Anise, heart notes of Violet Leaves, Indonesian Nutmeg, Jasmine and Bulgarian Rose, a base of Sandalowood, Indonesian Patchouli Leaf, Vetiver and Serbian Oakmoss. Paradis du Désert has top notes of Lemon, Lime and Petitgrain, heart notes of Bourbon Geranium, Lavender, Jasmine and Iris, a base of Ambergris, Vetiver, Coumarin and White Musk.