Fragrance comparison

Paradise vs Number One

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 124 ratings analysed

Paradise

Marilyn Miglin

4.4212 votes

Rank #30,231 White FloralCitrus

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34%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Number One

Nicolai Parfumeur Createur

3.91112 votes

Rank #10,852 White FloralGreen

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Number One takes 3 of 5 categories.

Paradise
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Number One
Choose it for a white floral and green character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Paradise2/5

Number One3/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ParadiseMarilyn Miglin

Number OneNicolai Parfumeur Createur

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.42/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 25%Had 18%Want 57%

3.91/ 5 · 112 votes

Have 37%Had 20%Want 43%

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

33%Love

45%Like

4%Ok

16%Dislike

2%Hate

112 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate85

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityNumber One

SillageNumber One

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value68

Category winnerParadiseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

citrus91%

yellow floral83%

fruity74%

floral65%

aromatic56%

white floral100%

green92%

aromatic84%

woody77%

tuberose69%

balsamic61%

Scent match34%Clearly different · both white floral 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

GalbanumMarigold

Heart

TuberoseJasmineOrange BlossomRoseCassisYlang-Ylang

Base

SandalwoodOakmossAmber

InformationalShared notesJasmine, Orange Blossom, Ylang-Ylang and Cassis. 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

Winter78

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men0

Unisex42

Women58

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#30,231

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#10,852

PerfumerPatricia de Nicolai

Launched—

Reviews19

Category winnerNumber OneHigher 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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Number One is a classic floral fragrance built around a rich tuberose and jasmine heart. Launching in 1989, it offers a distinct, green-edged elegance that feels timeless rather than dated. Best suited for spring days when the air is crisp, this perfume settles into a buttery, mossy base that feels clean and professio…

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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 Number One?

Number One takes 3 of 5 categories. Paradise is rated 4.42/5 from 12 votes; Number One is rated 3.91/5 from 112 votes. Choose Paradise for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Number One for a white floral and green character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Paradise or Number One?

Number One lasts longest (Number One 74/100, Paradise 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Paradise or Number One?

Number One projects furthest (Number One 66/100, Paradise 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Paradise and Number One smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral and aromatic accords. Common notes include Jasmine, Orange Blossom, Ylang-Ylang and Cassis.

Is Paradise or Number One better for summer or winter?

Paradise suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Paradise and Number One?

Paradise features Honeysuckle, Mandarin Orange, Cyclamen, Jasmine and Mimosa absolute. Number One has top notes of Galbanum and Marigold, heart notes of Tuberose, Jasmine, Orange Blossom and Rose, a base of Sandalwood, Oakmoss and Amber.