Fragrance comparison

Paradiso vs Elysium

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 2 ratings analysed

Paradiso

Dermacol

5.001 votes

Rank #53,670 CitrusWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

57%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

Elysium

Bonjour Paris

5.001 votes

Rank #46,246 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Elysium takes 4 of 4 categories.

Paradiso
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Elysium
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money.

Paradiso0/4

Elysium4/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ParadisoDermacol

ElysiumBonjour Paris

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 50%Had 0%Want 50%

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 50%Had 0%Want 50%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage100

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityElysium

SillageElysium

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value100

Category winnerElysiumBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

white floral92%

woody84%

aromatic77%

powdery69%

amber61%

aromatic100%

citrus92%

woody84%

amber77%

fresh spicy69%

green61%

Scent match57%Closely related · both citrus, aromatic and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

GrapefruitBergamotLemon

Heart2-4 hrs

Lily of the ValleyJasmineVioletCedar

Base5-8 hrs

Tonka BeanWhite MuskVetiverAmber

Top

GrapefruitArtemisiaBergamotGalbanumThymeLemonLime

Heart

Lily of the ValleyJuniper BerriesBlack CurrantPink PepperNagarmothaJasmineVetiverCedar

Base

LabdanumVanillaBenzoinLeatherAmber

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Bergamot, Lemon and Lily of the Valley. Durations are only published for Paradiso, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night35

Spring–

Summer–

Fall–

Winter–

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Casual 40%Work 36%Date 13%Party 10%

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#53,670

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#46,246

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerElysiumHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Dermacol Paradiso is an energizing unisex fragrance that centers on the brisk contrast between sunny citrus fruits and calming woods. The scent opens with a lively splash of yellow lemon, tart grapefruit, and bitter bergamot, cutting through morning air with instant clarity. As the initial sharpness calms, a blooming …

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Elysium opens with a bright rush of grapefruit, bergamot, lemon and lime, sharpened by thyme, artemisia and green galbanum. It reads crisp, aromatic and lively at first, then settles into a more textured mix of juniper, pink pepper, cedar, vetiver and soft amber. The base adds labdanum, benzoin, vanilla and a touch of…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Paradiso or Elysium?

Elysium takes 4 of 4 categories. Paradiso is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; Elysium is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Paradiso for a citrus and white floral character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Elysium for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money.

Which lasts longer, Paradiso or Elysium?

Elysium lasts longest (Elysium 100/100, Paradiso 80/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Paradiso or Elysium?

Elysium projects furthest (Elysium 100/100, Paradiso 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Paradiso and Elysium smell similar?

Closely related: a 57% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Bergamot, Lemon and Lily of the Valley.

Is Paradiso or Elysium better for summer or winter?

Paradiso suits daytime wear; Elysium suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Paradiso and Elysium?

Paradiso has top notes of Grapefruit, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Lily of the Valley, Jasmine, Violet and Cedar, a base of Tonka Bean, White Musk, Vetiver and Amber. Elysium has top notes of Grapefruit, Artemisia, Bergamot and Galbanum, heart notes of Lily of the Valley, Juniper Berries, Black Currant and Pink Pepper, a base of Labdanum, Vanilla, Benzoin and Leather.