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Paradisea vs Cali

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

Updated 36 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Paradisea takes 3 of 4 categories.

  • Paradisea

    Choose it for a tropical and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

  • Cali

    Choose it for a fruity and floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Paradisea3/4
Cali1/4
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Paradisea
Sillage & projection
Paradisea
Value for money
Cali
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Paradisea

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
ParadiseaZeromolecole
CaliMutis Nueva Granada
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.76/ 5 · 29 votes
Have 20%Had 7%Want 73%
3.00/ 5 · 7 votes
Have 2%Had 0%Want 98%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
28%Love
41%Like
17%Ok
7%Dislike
7%Hate

29 votes

43%Love
0%Like
14%Ok
0%Dislike
43%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity68
〰 Sillage50
♥ Love / hate69
⏱ Longevity32
〰 Sillage30
♥ Love / hate50
Category winners

LongevityParadisea

SillageParadisea

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value44
¤ Price value75
Category winnerCaliBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
tropical100%
fruity86%
sweet72%
woody58%
fresh44%
green30%
fruity100%
floral90%
tropical80%
sweet70%
rose60%
musky50%
Scent match54%Some overlap · both fruity, tropical and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
MangoBanana LeafLimePassion Flower
Heart
PineapplePassionfruitFrangipaniMadagascar Vanilla
Base
Cambodian OudSandalwoodGuaiac WoodPetrichor
Top15 to 30 minutes
PassionfruitMangoPineapple
Heart30 to 60 minutes
Passion FlowerRose
Base1 to 2 hours
MuskVanillaAmber
InformationalShared notesMango, Passion Flower, Pineapple and Passionfruit. Durations are only published for Cali, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring63
Summer100
Fall44
Winter13
Day100
Night53
Spring75
Summer75
Fall100
Winter100
Day60
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men9
Unisex22
Women70
Men50
Unisex0
Women50
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#39,628

PerfumerStefania Marzufero Boni

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#72,472

PerfumerChris Maurice

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerParadiseaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Paradisea by Zeromolecole opens with a sharp burst of crisp banana leaf, green mango, and zesty lime. As the bright initial spray settles on skin, juicy passionfruit and creamy frangipani bring a lush tropical body without drifting into sugary beach-lotion territory. The base grounds the fruit using Cambodian oud, dar…

Reviews →

Mutis Nueva Granada released Cali in 2025 as a vibrant floral fruity fragrance composed by perfumer Chris Maurice. The scent opens with a burst of tropical sweetness, highlighting juicy passionfruit, ripe mango, and tart pineapple. As the initial fruitiness settles, a floral core of passion flower and gentle rose emer…

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.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Paradisea or Cali?

Paradisea takes 3 of 4 categories. Paradisea is rated 3.76/5 from 29 votes; Cali is rated 3.00/5 from 7 votes. Choose Paradisea for a tropical and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Cali for a fruity and floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Paradisea or Cali?

Paradisea lasts longest (Paradisea 68/100, Cali 32/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Paradisea or Cali?

Paradisea projects furthest (Paradisea 50/100, Cali 30/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Paradisea and Cali smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, tropical and sweet accords. Common notes include Mango, Passion Flower, Pineapple and Passionfruit.

Is Paradisea or Cali better for summer or winter?

Paradisea suits daytime wear; Cali suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Paradisea and Cali?

Paradisea has top notes of Mango, Banana Leaf, Lime and Passion Flower, heart notes of Pineapple, Passionfruit, Frangipani and Madagascar Vanilla, a base of Cambodian Oud, Sandalwood, Guaiac Wood and Petrichor. Cali has top notes of Passionfruit, Mango and Pineapple, heart notes of Passion Flower and Rose, a base of Musk, Vanilla and Amber.

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