Fragrance comparison

Paradise Lys vs Zen Summer

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 249 ratings analysed

Paradise Lys

Princesse Marina De Bourbon

3.80157 votes

Rank #20,325 CitrusFruity

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63%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

Zen Summer

Shiseido

4.1692 votes

Rank #32,178 FruityCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Zen Summer takes 4 of 7 categories.

Paradise Lys
Choose it for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Zen Summer
Choose it for a fruity and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer.

Paradise Lys3/7

Zen Summer4/7

Ratings & consensus: Zen Summer
Community sentiment: Zen Summer
Longevity: Zen Summer
Sillage & projection: Zen Summer
Value for money: Paradise Lys
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 Bourbon

Zen SummerShiseido

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.80/ 5 · 157 votes

Have 29%Had 42%Want 30%

4.16/ 5 · 92 votes

Have 23%Had 17%Want 60%

Category winnerZen SummerRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

19%Love

60%Like

3%Ok

17%Dislike

1%Hate

157 votes

41%Love

47%Like

0%Ok

11%Dislike

1%Hate

92 votes

Category winnerZen SummerMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity47

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityZen Summer

SillageZen Summer

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value47

¤ Price value38

Category winnerParadise LysBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

fruity92%

sweet84%

woody77%

fresh spicy69%

aromatic61%

fruity100%

citrus92%

floral84%

sweet77%

white floral69%

woody61%

Scent match63%Closely related · both citrus, fruity and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

Mandarin OrangeGrapefruitMarigold

Heart1 to 2 hours

RaspberryGreen ApplePeachCinnamonBambooRoseLily-of-the-Valley

Base2 to 3 hours

AmberCedarSandalwoodMusk

Top

GrapefruitAmalfi LemonBlack CurrantPeachGreen Apple

Heart

FreesiaLotusGardeniaRoseLily-of-the-Valley

Base

RaspberryMuskVirginia CedarAmber

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Raspberry, Green Apple and Peach. Durations are only published for Paradise Lys, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring67

Summer100

Fall21

Winter12

Day100

Night13

Spring74

Summer100

Fall0

Winter4

Day–

Night–

Category winnerParadise LysMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men0

Unisex17

Women83

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#20,325

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

Overall rank#32,178

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerParadise LysHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Paradise 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…

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Shiseido Zen Summer launches with a crisp, dew-dappled brightness that instantly cuts through oppressive humidity. The initial spray delivers a sharp splash of Amalfi lemon and bitter grapefruit, softened slightly by the green crunch of apple. As the fragrance settles on the skin, the sharp citrus edge yields to a ser…

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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 Lys or Zen Summer?

Zen Summer takes 4 of 7 categories. Paradise Lys is rated 3.80/5 from 157 votes; Zen Summer is rated 4.16/5 from 92 votes. Choose Paradise Lys for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Zen Summer for a fruity and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer.

Which lasts longer, Paradise Lys or Zen Summer?

Zen Summer lasts longest (Zen Summer 64/100, Paradise Lys 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Paradise Lys or Zen Summer?

Zen Summer projects furthest (Zen Summer 65/100, Paradise Lys 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Paradise Lys and Zen Summer smell similar?

Closely related: a 63% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, fruity and sweet accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Raspberry, Green Apple and Peach.

Is Paradise Lys or Zen Summer better for summer or winter?

For summer, Paradise Lys is the stronger pick. For winter, Paradise Lys is the stronger pick. Paradise Lys suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Paradise Lys and Zen Summer?

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. Zen Summer has top notes of Grapefruit, Amalfi Lemon, Black Currant and Peach, heart notes of Freesia, Lotus, Gardenia and Rose, a base of Raspberry, Musk, Virginia Cedar and Amber.