Fragrance comparison

Paradise vs Faberge Darling II

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 17 ratings analysed

2 wins

Paradise

Marilyn Miglin

4.4212 votes

Rank #30,231 White FloralCitrus

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37%scent match

Some overlap

Faberge Darling II

Brut Parfums Prestige

4.205 votes

Rank #56,392 WoodyGreen

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Paradise takes 2 of 3 categories.

Paradise
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Faberge Darling II
Choose it for a woody and green character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Paradise2/3

Faberge Darling II1/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ParadiseMarilyn Miglin

Faberge Darling IIBrut Parfums Prestige

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.42/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 25%Had 18%Want 57%

4.20/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 5%Had 10%Want 86%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

20%Love

80%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate85

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityFaberge Darling II

SillageParadise

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

citrus91%

yellow floral83%

fruity74%

floral65%

aromatic56%

woody100%

green92%

white floral84%

fruity77%

powdery69%

floral61%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both white floral, fruity and floral

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

Green AccordPeachBlack CurrantMandarin OrangeOrange Blossom

Heart

CyclamenLily-of-the-ValleyTuberoseYlang-YlangRoseJasmine

Base

SandalwoodCedarCivetAmber

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Cyclamen, Jasmine and Orange Blossom. 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

Summer33

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#30,231

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#56,392

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerParadiseHigher 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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Faberge Darling II opens with a crisp burst of green accord, tart black currant, and ripe peach that immediately signals classic 1980s floral perfumery. As the fruity top clears, a dense bouquet of tuberose, lily-of-the-valley, and cyclamen takes over the heart with a lush, soapy presence. The dry-down grounds those a…

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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 Faberge Darling II?

Paradise takes 2 of 3 categories. Paradise is rated 4.42/5 from 12 votes; Faberge Darling II is rated 4.20/5 from 5 votes. Choose Paradise for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Faberge Darling II for a woody and green character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Paradise or Faberge Darling II?

Faberge Darling II lasts longest (Faberge Darling II 80/100, Paradise 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Paradise or Faberge Darling II?

Paradise projects furthest (Paradise 61/100, Faberge Darling II 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Paradise and Faberge Darling II smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, fruity and floral accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Cyclamen, Jasmine and Orange Blossom.

Is Paradise or Faberge Darling II better for summer or winter?

Paradise suits daytime wear; Faberge Darling II suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Paradise and Faberge Darling II?

Paradise features Honeysuckle, Mandarin Orange, Cyclamen, Jasmine and Mimosa absolute. Faberge Darling II has top notes of Green Accord, Peach, Black Currant and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Cyclamen, Lily-of-the-Valley, Tuberose and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Sandalwood, Cedar, Civet and Amber.