Paradise Lys vs Misqaal
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
31%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Misqaal takes 4 of 7 categories.
Paradise LysChoose it for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on community sentiment and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
MisqaalChoose it for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Paradise Lys2/7
Misqaal4/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Misqaal
- Community sentiment
- Paradise Lys
- Longevity
- Misqaal
- Sillage & projection
- Misqaal
- Value for money
- Paradise Lys
- Versatility
- Tie
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Misqaal
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Paradise LysPrincesse Marina De BourbonMisqaalTolaWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.80/ 5 · 157 votes
Have 29%Had 42%Want 30%
4.04/ 5 · 45 votes
Have 26%Had 6%Want 69%
Category winnerMisqaalRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate19%Love
60%Like
3%Ok
17%Dislike
1%Hate
157 votes
44%Love
33%Like
4%Ok
18%Dislike
0%Hate
45 votes
Category winnerParadise LysMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityMisqaal
SillageMisqaal
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerParadise LysBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
fruity92%
sweet84%
woody77%
fresh spicy69%
aromatic61%
sweet100%
fruity92%
vanilla84%
amber77%
floral69%
powdery61%
Scent match31%Clearly different · both fruity and sweet
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15 to 30 minutes
Mandarin OrangeGrapefruitMarigold
Heart1 to 2 hours
RaspberryGreen ApplePeachCinnamonBambooRoseLily-of-the-Valley
Base2 to 3 hours
AmberCedarSandalwoodMusk
Top
RaspberryPlumPineappleHoneyBergamotPink PepperMandarin OrangeStar Anise
Heart
OrchidHeliotropeJasmineWormwoodCinnamonRoseLily-of-the-ValleyFrench orange flower
Base
IncenseVanillaLeatherAgarwood (Oud)Tonka BeanCastoreumCypriol Oil or NagarmothaLabdanum
InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Raspberry, Cinnamon and Rose. Durations are only published for Paradise Lys, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring67
Summer100
Fall21
Winter12
Day100
Night13
Spring30
Summer30
Fall100
Winter40
Day100
Night36
Category winnerTieMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#20,325
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews8
Overall rank#18,740
PerfumerDhaher Bin Dhaher
Launched—
Reviews6
Category winnerMisqaalHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotParadise Lys by Princesse Marina De Bourbon is a bright floral fruity perfume released in 2009. The fragrance opens with a sharp burst of mandarin orange, tart grapefruit, and herbaceous marigold, delivering immediate sunny freshness. As the bright citrus mellows, the scent reveals a lush heart centered around green a…
Reviews →Tola Misqaal is a heavy, resinous powerhouse that starts with a rush of sweet pineapple, sticky honey, and dark plum before settling into a warm, spiced floral heart. Rather than fading into a simple vanilla, the perfume shifts on skin to reveal a smoky base of cypriol oil, animalic castoreum, and dry leather. It is a…
Reviews →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 Lys or Misqaal?
Misqaal takes 4 of 7 categories. Paradise Lys is rated 3.80/5 from 157 votes; Misqaal is rated 4.04/5 from 45 votes. Choose Paradise Lys for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on community sentiment and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Misqaal for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Paradise Lys or Misqaal?
Misqaal lasts longest (Misqaal 86/100, Paradise Lys 47/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Paradise Lys or Misqaal?
Misqaal projects furthest (Misqaal 69/100, Paradise Lys 49/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Paradise Lys and Misqaal smell similar?
Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity and sweet accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Raspberry, Cinnamon and Rose.
Is Paradise Lys or Misqaal better for summer or winter?
For summer, Paradise Lys is the stronger pick. For winter, Misqaal is the stronger pick. Paradise Lys suits daytime wear; Misqaal suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Paradise Lys and Misqaal?
Paradise Lys has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Grapefruit and Marigold, heart notes of Raspberry, Green Apple, Peach and Cinnamon, a base of Amber, Cedar, Sandalwood and Musk. Misqaal has top notes of Raspberry, Plum, Pineapple and Honey, heart notes of Orchid, Heliotrope, Jasmine and Wormwood, a base of Incense, Vanilla, Leather and Agarwood (Oud).
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