Fragrance comparison

Paradisi vs California Blue

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 330 ratings analysed

Paradisi

Jorum Studio

4.30315 votes

Rank #27,251 EarthyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

14%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

California Blue

Mykonos

4.3315 votes

Rank #32,831 AromaticMarine

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

California Blue takes 3 of 5 categories.

Paradisi
Choose it for a earthy and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
California Blue
Choose it for a aromatic and marine character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Paradisi2/5

California Blue3/5

Ratings & consensus: Paradisi
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: California Blue
Sillage & projection: California Blue
Value for money: California Blue
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Paradisi

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ParadisiJorum Studio

California BlueMykonos

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.30/ 5 · 315 votes

Have 91%Had 9%Want 0%

4.33/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 57%Had 14%Want 29%

Category winnerParadisiRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

57%Love

23%Like

14%Ok

4%Dislike

2%Hate

315 votes

47%Love

40%Like

13%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

15 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityCalifornia Blue

SillageCalifornia Blue

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value57

¤ Price value80

Category winnerCalifornia BlueBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

earthy100%

citrus92%

fruity84%

mossy77%

green69%

floral61%

aromatic100%

marine92%

aquatic84%

lavender77%

floral69%

sweet61%

Scent match14%Clearly different · both floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

GrapefruitGuavaCucumberRhubarbOrangePink PepperHoneysucklePear

Heart

MossPassion FlowerMagnolia

Base

Soil TincturePatchouliMushroomCedar

Top

LavenderPearGrapefruitSalt

Heart

Marine notesWater FlowersRhubarb

Base

CaramelMossWoody Notes

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Rhubarb, Pear and Moss. 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

Summer95

Fall0

Winter9

Day–

Night–

Spring55

Summer100

Fall27

Winter27

Day100

Night36

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men14

Unisex76

Women10

Men57

Unisex43

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#27,251

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#32,831

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerParadisiHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Jorum Studio Paradisi presents a sharp, humid greenhouse atmosphere. It contrasts bright, bitter grapefruit with the rich dampness of soil tincture and patchouli. Perfect for warm spring afternoons, it is a botanical experience that avoids sweet designer conventions.

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California Blue by Mykonos is a fresh, salty aquatic with a fruity opening and a softer sweet base. Pear and grapefruit give it an easy brightness up top, while marine notes, water flowers, and rhubarb keep it breezy and slightly tart. As it settles, caramel, moss, and woody notes round it out without taking it too fa…

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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, Paradisi or California Blue?

California Blue takes 3 of 5 categories. Paradisi is rated 4.30/5 from 315 votes; California Blue is rated 4.33/5 from 15 votes. Choose Paradisi for a earthy and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose California Blue for a aromatic and marine character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Paradisi or California Blue?

California Blue lasts longest (California Blue 73/100, Paradisi 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Paradisi or California Blue?

California Blue projects furthest (California Blue 66/100, Paradisi 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Paradisi and California Blue smell similar?

Clearly different: a 14% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Rhubarb, Pear and Moss.

Is Paradisi or California Blue better for summer or winter?

California Blue suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Paradisi and California Blue?

Paradisi has top notes of Grapefruit, Guava, Cucumber and Rhubarb, heart notes of Moss, Passion Flower and Magnolia, a base of Soil Tincture, Patchouli, Mushroom and Cedar. California Blue has top notes of Lavender, Pear, Grapefruit and Salt, heart notes of Marine notes, Water Flowers and Rhubarb, a base of Caramel, Moss and Woody Notes.