Fragrance comparison

Paradise Man vs A87 Eclipse

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 87 ratings analysed

5 wins

Paradise Man

Oriflame

4.0761 votes

Rank #18,443 AromaticFruity

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49%scent match

Some overlap

A87 Eclipse

Aéropostale

3.5826 votes

Rank #31,223 CitrusWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Paradise Man takes 5 of 7 categories.

Paradise Man
Choose it for a aromatic and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
A87 Eclipse
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Paradise Man5/7

A87 Eclipse2/7

Ratings & consensus: Paradise Man
Community sentiment: Paradise Man
Longevity: Paradise Man
Sillage & projection: Paradise Man
Value for money: A87 Eclipse
Versatility: A87 Eclipse
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Paradise Man

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Paradise ManOriflame

A87 EclipseAéropostale

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.07/ 5 · 61 votes

Have 39%Had 39%Want 22%

3.58/ 5 · 26 votes

Have 90%Had 10%Want 0%

Category winnerParadise ManRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

30%Love

56%Like

7%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

61 votes

15%Love

42%Like

31%Ok

8%Dislike

4%Hate

26 votes

Category winnerParadise ManMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity52

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity38

〰 Sillage45

♥ Love / hate64

Category winners

LongevityParadise Man

SillageParadise Man

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value71

¤ Price value89

Category winnerA87 EclipseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fruity92%

citrus84%

sweet77%

lavender69%

woody61%

citrus100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

powdery77%

lavender69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both aromatic, citrus and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LimeQuinceelemi

Heart

LavenderPear

Base

AmbroxanHaitian VetiverWoodsy Notes

Top

LimeMandarin Orangeelemi

Heart

LavenderSageCistus Incanus

Base

SandalwoodCashmeranAmberwood

InformationalShared notesLime, elemi and Lavender. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall57

Winter25

Day100

Night43

Spring85

Summer100

Fall77

Winter77

Day100

Night67

Category winnerA87 EclipseMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men70

Unisex30

Women0

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#18,443

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#31,223

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerParadise ManHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Paradise Man by Oriflame is a fresh woody aromatic with lime up front, a fruity pear and quince sweetness, and a calm lavender heart. Reviewers describe it as peaceful, sweet, fresh, and a little unusual for a blue-style citrus scent. The dry-down leans clean and woody, with ambroxan, Haitian vetiver, and soft woods k…

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A87 Eclipse opens with bright lime and mandarin, then settles into a clean aromatic core of lavender and sage over soft woods and amber. It reads fresh, slightly powdery, and easy to wear. The main appeal is simple, affordable everyday freshness. Based on the available feedback, the scent itself is likable, but longev…

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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 Man or A87 Eclipse?

Paradise Man takes 5 of 7 categories. Paradise Man is rated 4.07/5 from 61 votes; A87 Eclipse is rated 3.58/5 from 26 votes. Choose Paradise Man for a aromatic and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose A87 Eclipse for a citrus and woody character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Paradise Man or A87 Eclipse?

Paradise Man lasts longest (Paradise Man 52/100, A87 Eclipse 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Paradise Man or A87 Eclipse?

Paradise Man projects furthest (Paradise Man 53/100, A87 Eclipse 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Paradise Man and A87 Eclipse smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Lime, elemi and Lavender.

Is Paradise Man or A87 Eclipse better for summer or winter?

For summer, Paradise Man is the stronger pick. For winter, A87 Eclipse is the stronger pick. Paradise Man suits daytime wear; A87 Eclipse suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Paradise Man and A87 Eclipse?

Paradise Man has top notes of Lime, Quince and elemi, heart notes of Lavender and Pear, a base of Ambroxan, Haitian Vetiver and Woodsy Notes. A87 Eclipse has top notes of Lime, Mandarin Orange and elemi, heart notes of Lavender, Sage and Cistus Incanus, a base of Sandalwood, Cashmeran and Amberwood.