Fragrance comparison

Paradise vs Shifumi

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 13 ratings analysed

Paradise

Parfois

3.002 votes

Rank #71,746 White FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

1 wins

Shifumi

Maison Matine

3.9111 votes

Rank #40,914 CitrusAquatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Shifumi takes 1 of 1 categories.

Paradise
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character.
Shifumi
Choose it for a citrus and aquatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Paradise0/1

Shifumi1/1

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ParadiseParfois

ShifumiMaison Matine

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

3.91/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 3%Had 3%Want 93%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

50%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

27%Love

55%Like

9%Ok

0%Dislike

9%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate50

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value67

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

citrus92%

fresh84%

floral77%

woody69%

fruity61%

citrus100%

aquatic90%

aromatic80%

floral70%

musky60%

fresh50%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both citrus, floral and fresh

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top15-30 mins

TangerineAppleLemon

Heart2-3 hrs

JasmineLily of the ValleyMagnoliaOrange Blossom

Base4-6 hrs

CedarMuskAmberMoss

Top

CascaloneGrapefruitYellow MandarinBergamot

Heart

MagnoliaOrange BlossomGuatemalan CardamomApple

Base

Haitian VetiverWhite MuskMossVirginian Cedar

InformationalShared notesApple, Magnolia, Orange Blossom and Cedar. Durations are only published for Paradise, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

No season votes yet

Spring100

Summer71

Fall43

Winter43

Day100

Night40

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men0

Unisex67

Women33

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#71,746

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#40,914

PerfumerFlorian Gallo, Marine Mercé

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerShifumiHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Paradise by Parfois opens with an energetic burst of juicy tangerine, crisp green apple, and bright lemon that instantly cuts through morning grogginess. As the lively fruit notes settle over the first half hour, a clean white floral heart emerges, blending sweet jasmine, creamy magnolia, and fresh lily of the valley.…

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Shifumi opens with a brisk, aquatic surge of Cascalone and tart citrus that immediately clears the air. As it rests on the skin, notes of magnolia and green apple bring a crisp, clean brightness. It functions as an ideal, low-key companion for warm spring mornings when you want to feel refreshed without overwhelming y…

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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 Shifumi?

Shifumi takes 1 of 1 categories. Paradise is rated 3.00/5 from 2 votes; Shifumi is rated 3.91/5 from 11 votes. Choose Paradise for a white floral and citrus character. Choose Shifumi for a citrus and aquatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Do Paradise and Shifumi smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, floral and fresh accords. Common notes include Apple, Magnolia, Orange Blossom and Cedar.

Is Paradise or Shifumi better for summer or winter?

Shifumi suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Paradise and Shifumi?

Paradise has top notes of Tangerine, Apple and Lemon, heart notes of Jasmine, Lily of the Valley, Magnolia and Orange Blossom, a base of Cedar, Musk, Amber and Moss. Shifumi has top notes of Cascalone, Grapefruit, Yellow Mandarin and Bergamot, heart notes of Magnolia, Orange Blossom, Guatemalan Cardamom and Apple, a base of Haitian Vetiver, White Musk, Moss and Virginian Cedar.