Fragrance comparison

Paradise vs Cap Neroli

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 630 ratings analysed

4 wins

Paradise

Marilyn Miglin

4.4212 votes

Rank #30,231 White FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

Cap Neroli

Nicolai Parfumeur Createur

3.84618 votes

Rank #5,978 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.
Cap Neroli
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Paradise4/5

Cap Neroli1/5

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: Cap Neroli

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ParadiseMarilyn Miglin

Cap NeroliNicolai Parfumeur Createur

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.42/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 25%Had 18%Want 57%

3.84/ 5 · 618 votes

Have 77%Had 23%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

30%Love

40%Like

14%Ok

13%Dislike

2%Hate

618 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate85

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityParadise

SillageParadise

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value49

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 floral92%

aromatic84%

fresh spicy77%

green69%

woody61%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both white floral, citrus and aromatic

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

PetitgrainRosemaryOrangeBergamotMintMandarin Orange

Heart

NeroliOrange BlossomJasmineYlang-YlangHedione

Base

OakmossMuskVanilla

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

Winter13

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men7

Unisex58

Women36

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#30,231

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#5,978

PerfumerPatricia de Nicolai

Launched—

Reviews59

Category winnerCap NeroliHigher 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…

Reviews →

Cap Neroli from Nicolai Parfumeur Createur is a bright, Mediterranean-inspired floral fragrance. It opens with a vibrant burst of bitter petitgrain, rosemary, and mint. This scent settles into a sophisticated neroli and orange blossom heart, anchored by a grounding base of oakmoss. It is a crisp, refreshing choice per…

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.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

JeansMahoganyRUNNER-UP vs

Viva La Juicy So IntenseJuicy CoutureWINNER

1 person compared this today

Bad Boy Cobalt Parfum ElectriqueCarolina HerreraWINNER vs

Shiyaaka Shadow Khadlaj Perfumes for menKhadlaj PerfumesRUNNER-UP

2 people compared this today

Tiara Lux EditionHouse Of SillageRUNNER-UP vs

Knize Ten Golden EditionKnizeWINNER

1 person compared this today

Liyali Al HilmiyaNabeelWINNER vs

On ElJesus Del PozoRUNNER-UP

1 person compared this today

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Paradise or Cap Neroli?

Paradise takes 4 of 5 categories. Paradise is rated 4.42/5 from 12 votes; Cap Neroli is rated 3.84/5 from 618 votes. Choose Paradise for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Cap Neroli for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Paradise or Cap Neroli?

Paradise lasts longest (Paradise 71/100, Cap Neroli 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Paradise or Cap Neroli?

Paradise projects furthest (Paradise 61/100, Cap Neroli 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Paradise and Cap Neroli smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, citrus and aromatic accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Jasmine, Orange Blossom and Ylang-Ylang.

Is Paradise or Cap Neroli better for summer or winter?

Paradise suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Paradise and Cap Neroli?

Paradise features Honeysuckle, Mandarin Orange, Cyclamen, Jasmine and Mimosa absolute. Cap Neroli has top notes of Petitgrain, Rosemary, Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Neroli, Orange Blossom, Jasmine and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Oakmoss, Musk and Vanilla.