Fragrance comparison

Paradise vs Zanzibar

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 186 ratings analysed

3 wins

Paradise

Marilyn Miglin

4.4212 votes

Rank #30,231 White FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

50%scent match

Some overlap

Zanzibar

Mahogany

3.90174 votes

Rank #11,394 AromaticWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Paradise takes 3 of 5 categories.

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

Paradise3/5

Zanzibar2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ParadiseMarilyn Miglin

ZanzibarMahogany

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.42/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 25%Had 18%Want 57%

3.90/ 5 · 174 votes

Have 65%Had 35%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

37%Love

36%Like

7%Ok

19%Dislike

1%Hate

174 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate85

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityParadise

SillageZanzibar

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value67

Category winnerParadiseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

citrus91%

yellow floral83%

fruity74%

floral65%

aromatic56%

aromatic100%

white floral92%

floral84%

aldehydic77%

citrus69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match50%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

AldehydesPetitgrainMandarin OrangeFreesiaBasil

Heart

CarnationMarigoldRoseOrange BlossomJasmineCorianderLily

Base

SandalwoodMuskTonka BeanVanilla

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Jasmine, Orange Blossom and Petitgrain. 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–

Spring64

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#30,231

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#11,394

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews10

Category winnerZanzibarHigher 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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Zanzibar by Mahogany is a vintage-style floral fragrance for women that relies heavily on aldehydes and a classic white floral blend. It opens with sharp, green citrus notes before settling into a powdery, carnation-heavy heart on a base of warm sandalwood and vanilla. It is a nostalgic scent best worn in crisp autumn…

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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 Zanzibar?

Paradise takes 3 of 5 categories. Paradise is rated 4.42/5 from 12 votes; Zanzibar is rated 3.90/5 from 174 votes. Choose Paradise for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Zanzibar for a aromatic and white floral character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Paradise or Zanzibar?

They last about the same: Paradise 71/100, Zanzibar 69/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Paradise or Zanzibar?

Projection is very close: Zanzibar 63/100, Paradise 61/100 for sillage.

Do Paradise and Zanzibar smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, citrus and aromatic accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Jasmine, Orange Blossom and Petitgrain.

Is Paradise or Zanzibar better for summer or winter?

Paradise suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Paradise and Zanzibar?

Paradise features Honeysuckle, Mandarin Orange, Cyclamen, Jasmine and Mimosa absolute. Zanzibar has top notes of Aldehydes, Petitgrain, Mandarin Orange and Freesia, heart notes of Carnation, Marigold, Rose and Orange Blossom, a base of Sandalwood, Musk, Tonka Bean and Vanilla.