Fragrance comparison

Paradise vs Sole di Positano

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 692 ratings analysed

4 wins

Paradise

Marilyn Miglin

4.4212 votes

Rank #30,231 White FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

54%scent match

Some overlap

Sole di Positano

Tom Ford

4.07680 votes

Rank #28,490 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.
Sole di Positano
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Paradise4/5

Sole di Positano1/5

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: Sole di Positano

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ParadiseMarilyn Miglin

Sole di PositanoTom Ford

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.42/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 25%Had 18%Want 57%

4.07/ 5 · 680 votes

Have 72%Had 28%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

38%Love

43%Like

6%Ok

10%Dislike

1%Hate

680 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate85

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityParadise

SillageParadise

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value26

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 floral86%

aromatic72%

green58%

fresh spicy44%

fresh30%

Scent match54%Some overlap · both citrus, 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

Bitter OrangeMandarin OrangeCalabrian bergamotLemonPetitgrain

Heart

NeroliOrange BlossomJasmineShisoYlang-YlangLily-of-the-Valley

Base

Moss

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Jasmine, Lemon 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

Summer0

Fall0

Winter6

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men18

Unisex63

Women19

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#30,231

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#28,490

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerSole di PositanoHigher 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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Sole di Positano opens with a bright, crisp splash of Calabrian bergamot and bitter orange. It immediately calls to mind the scent of fresh citrus rinds crushed under a hot midday sun. As the initial sharp fizz settles, a green breeze of shiso leaf and petitgrain emerges, adding an earthy depth to the composition. On …

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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 Sole di Positano?

Paradise takes 4 of 5 categories. Paradise is rated 4.42/5 from 12 votes; Sole di Positano is rated 4.07/5 from 680 votes. Choose Paradise for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Sole di Positano for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Paradise or Sole di Positano?

Paradise lasts longest (Paradise 71/100, Sole di Positano 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Paradise or Sole di Positano?

Paradise projects furthest (Paradise 61/100, Sole di Positano 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Paradise and Sole di Positano smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, white floral and aromatic accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Jasmine, Lemon and Orange Blossom.

Is Paradise or Sole di Positano better for summer or winter?

Paradise suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Paradise and Sole di Positano?

Paradise features Honeysuckle, Mandarin Orange, Cyclamen, Jasmine and Mimosa absolute. Sole di Positano has top notes of Bitter Orange, Mandarin Orange, Calabrian bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Neroli, Orange Blossom, Jasmine and Shiso, a base of Moss.