Fragrance comparison

Paradise vs Bois d'Orange

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 620 ratings analysed

4 wins

Paradise

Marilyn Miglin

4.4212 votes

Rank #30,231 White FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

Bois d'Orange

Roger & Gallet

3.91608 votes

Rank #3,988 CitrusWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Paradise takes 4 of 5 categories.

Paradise
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Bois d'Orange
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Paradise4/5

Bois d'Orange1/5

Ratings & consensus: Paradise
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Paradise
Sillage & projection: Paradise
Value for money: Paradise
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Bois d'Orange

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ParadiseMarilyn Miglin

Bois d'OrangeRoger & Gallet

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.42/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 25%Had 18%Want 57%

3.91/ 5 · 608 votes

Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%

Category winnerParadiseRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

42%Like

8%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

34%Love

55%Like

3%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

498 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate85

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityParadise

SillageParadise

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value72

Category winnerParadiseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

citrus91%

yellow floral83%

fruity74%

floral65%

aromatic56%

citrus100%

white floral83%

woody65%

sweet48%

fruity30%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both citrus, white floral and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

HoneysuckleMandarin OrangeCyclamenJasmineMimosa absoluteLemonOrange BlossomYlang-YlangCassisPetitgrainMarigold

No top / heart / base split published

Top

Mandarin OrangePetitgrainOrange

Heart

Orange BlossomJasmineYlang-YlangCoconut Blossom

Base

Atlas CedarVanilla

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Jasmine, Orange Blossom and Ylang-Ylang. Durations are only published for Paradise, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring40

Summer100

Fall20

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter21

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men6

Unisex65

Women29

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#30,231

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#3,988

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews70

Category winnerBois d'OrangeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Paradise by Marilyn Miglin is a radiant floral fruity fragrance built around an exuberant honeysuckle core. It opens with a bright splash of mandarin orange, lemon, and petitgrain, creating a lively citrus sparkle that immediately lifts the senses. As the fragrance settles, a lush bouquet of jasmine, orange blossom, c…

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Bois d'Orange is a bright, dry orange blossom scent with the feel of a classic eau de cologne. It opens juicy and zesty, then settles into petitgrain, soft white florals and light woods, with just enough creamy warmth to keep it smooth. It suits warm weather, easy daytime wear and anyone who likes citrus without sugar…

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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, Paradise or Bois d'Orange?

Paradise takes 4 of 5 categories. Paradise is rated 4.42/5 from 12 votes; Bois d'Orange is rated 3.91/5 from 608 votes. Choose Paradise for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Bois d'Orange for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Paradise or Bois d'Orange?

Paradise lasts longest (Paradise 71/100, Bois d'Orange 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Paradise or Bois d'Orange?

Paradise projects furthest (Paradise 61/100, Bois d'Orange 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Paradise and Bois d'Orange smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, white floral and fruity accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Jasmine, Orange Blossom and Ylang-Ylang.

Is Paradise or Bois d'Orange better for summer or winter?

Paradise suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Paradise and Bois d'Orange?

Paradise features Honeysuckle, Mandarin Orange, Cyclamen, Jasmine and Mimosa absolute. Bois d'Orange has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Petitgrain and Orange, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Jasmine, Ylang-Ylang and Coconut Blossom, a base of Atlas Cedar and Vanilla.