Paradise Lys vs Tuscany Per Donna
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
46%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Tuscany Per Donna takes 6 of 7 categories.
Paradise LysChoose it for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Tuscany Per DonnaChoose it for a woody and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Paradise Lys1/7
Tuscany Per Donna6/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Tuscany Per Donna
- Community sentiment
- Tuscany Per Donna
- Longevity
- Tuscany Per Donna
- Sillage & projection
- Tuscany Per Donna
- Value for money
- Tuscany Per Donna
- Versatility
- Paradise Lys
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Tuscany Per Donna
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Paradise LysPrincesse Marina De BourbonTuscany Per DonnaAramisWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.80/ 5 · 157 votes
Have 29%Had 42%Want 30%
4.05/ 5 · 628 votes
Have 33%Had 38%Want 28%
Category winnerTuscany Per DonnaRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate19%Love
60%Like
3%Ok
17%Dislike
1%Hate
157 votes
50%Love
38%Like
1%Ok
10%Dislike
0%Hate
516 votes
Category winnerTuscany Per DonnaMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityTuscany Per Donna
SillageTuscany Per Donna
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerTuscany Per DonnaBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
fruity92%
sweet84%
woody77%
fresh spicy69%
aromatic61%
woody100%
fruity92%
white floral84%
floral77%
powdery69%
sweet61%
Scent match46%Some overlap · both fruity, woody 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
PeachPlumHiacynthMandarin OrangeGreen GrassGrapefruitBergamot
Heart
CarnationYlang-YlangJasmineOrange BlossomRoseVioletHoneysuckleLily-of-the-Valley
Base
SandalwoodStyraxAmberVanillaMuskCedar
InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Grapefruit, Peach 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
Spring58
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
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#3,074
PerfumerKenneth Ruocco
Launched—
Reviews24
Category winnerTuscany Per DonnaHigher 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 →Tuscany Per Donna is a rich early 1990s floral oriental built around juicy peach and plum, bright citrus, and a warm sandalwood, amber, and vanilla base. It opens fruity and slightly green, then settles into a powdery white floral heart with a smooth, sensual finish. It suits shoppers who enjoy classic feminine perfum…
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 Tuscany Per Donna?
Tuscany Per Donna takes 6 of 7 categories. Paradise Lys is rated 3.80/5 from 157 votes; Tuscany Per Donna is rated 4.05/5 from 628 votes. Choose Paradise Lys for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Tuscany Per Donna for a woody and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Which lasts longer, Paradise Lys or Tuscany Per Donna?
Tuscany Per Donna lasts longest (Tuscany Per Donna 77/100, Paradise Lys 47/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Paradise Lys or Tuscany Per Donna?
Tuscany Per Donna projects furthest (Tuscany Per Donna 70/100, Paradise Lys 49/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Paradise Lys and Tuscany Per Donna smell similar?
Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, woody and sweet accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Grapefruit, Peach and Rose.
Is Paradise Lys or Tuscany Per Donna better for summer or winter?
For summer, Paradise Lys is the stronger pick. For winter, Tuscany Per Donna is the stronger pick. Paradise Lys suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Paradise Lys and Tuscany Per Donna?
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. Tuscany Per Donna has top notes of Peach, Plum, Hiacynth and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Carnation, Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine and Orange Blossom, a base of Sandalwood, Styrax, Amber and Vanilla.
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