Paradise Lys vs Orange Sapphire
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
39%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Orange Sapphire takes 5 of 7 categories.
Paradise LysChoose it for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Orange SapphireChoose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
Paradise Lys2/7
Orange Sapphire5/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Orange Sapphire
- Community sentiment
- Orange Sapphire
- Longevity
- Orange Sapphire
- Sillage & projection
- Orange Sapphire
- Value for money
- Orange Sapphire
- Versatility
- Paradise Lys
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Paradise Lys
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Paradise LysPrincesse Marina De BourbonOrange SapphireBath & Body WorksWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.80/ 5 · 157 votes
Have 29%Had 42%Want 30%
3.96/ 5 · 185 votes
Have 41%Had 29%Want 29%
Category winnerOrange SapphireRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate19%Love
60%Like
3%Ok
17%Dislike
1%Hate
157 votes
33%Love
48%Like
1%Ok
18%Dislike
0%Hate
185 votes
Category winnerOrange SapphireMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityOrange Sapphire
SillageOrange Sapphire
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerOrange SapphireBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
fruity92%
sweet84%
woody77%
fresh spicy69%
aromatic61%
citrus100%
white floral83%
floral65%
aromatic48%
sweet30%
Scent match39%Some overlap · both citrus, sweet and aromatic
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
OrangeBlood OrangeMandarin OrangeGrapefruitBergamotCassisPeachRaspberry
Heart
African Orange FlowerMagnoliaLily-of-the-ValleyJasmineFreesiaOrchid
Base
VetyverMuskPatchouli
InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Grapefruit, Raspberry and Peach. 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
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter33
Day–
Night–
Category winnerParadise LysMost 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#30,851
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerParadise LysHigher 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 →Orange Sapphire by Bath & Body Works serves a bright, sun-drenched burst of blood orange and tart grapefruit. It transitions into a soft floral heart of jasmine and magnolia before settling onto a clean, earthy vetiver and warm musk base. Designed for casual warm-weather wear, it provides a cheerful, energetic vibe pe…
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 Orange Sapphire?
Orange Sapphire takes 5 of 7 categories. Paradise Lys is rated 3.80/5 from 157 votes; Orange Sapphire is rated 3.96/5 from 185 votes. Choose Paradise Lys for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Orange Sapphire for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, Paradise Lys or Orange Sapphire?
Orange Sapphire lasts longest (Orange Sapphire 50/100, Paradise Lys 47/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Paradise Lys or Orange Sapphire?
Orange Sapphire projects furthest (Orange Sapphire 54/100, Paradise Lys 49/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Paradise Lys and Orange Sapphire smell similar?
Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, sweet and aromatic accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Grapefruit, Raspberry and Peach.
Is Paradise Lys or Orange Sapphire better for summer or winter?
For summer, Paradise Lys is the stronger pick. For winter, Orange Sapphire is the stronger pick. Paradise Lys suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Paradise Lys and Orange Sapphire?
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. Orange Sapphire has top notes of Orange, Blood Orange, Mandarin Orange and Grapefruit, heart notes of African Orange Flower, Magnolia, Lily-of-the-Valley and Jasmine, a base of Vetyver, Musk and Patchouli.
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