Fragrance comparison

Paradiso vs Upscape

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 3 ratings analysed

Paradiso

Dermacol

5.001 votes

Rank #53,670 CitrusWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

Upscape

Johan B

2.502 votes

Rank #66,833 WoodyVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 1–1.

Paradiso
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Upscape
Choose it for a woody and vanilla character. Wins on note pyramid duration. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Paradiso1/4

Upscape1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ParadisoDermacol

UpscapeJohan B

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 50%Had 0%Want 50%

2.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 18%Had 9%Want 73%

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

0%Love

0%Like

50%Ok

50%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate38

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

white floral92%

woody84%

aromatic77%

powdery69%

amber61%

woody100%

vanilla92%

floral84%

powdery77%

white floral69%

fruity61%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both woody, white floral and powdery

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

Top20-30 mins

AppleBergamotOrangeGrapefruitNeroliCucumberBlack CurrantPiña Colada

Heart2-3 hrs

CyclamenJasmineOrange BlossomVioletLily-of-the-ValleyFreesia

Base6-8 hrs

VanillaPatchouliTonka BeanAmberCedarSandalwoodMossCoconut

Category winnerUpscapeLongest dry-down: 6-8 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night35

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night45

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

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

Not enough votes yet

Casual 36%Work 28%Date 21%Party 15%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#53,670

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#66,833

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerParadisoHigher 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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Johan B Upscape is a bright floral fruity perfume for women that blends sparkling fruit with a comforting woody base. It opens with an energizing splash of crisp apple, fresh orange, and tart grapefruit, balanced by a fun touch of piña colada and cooling cucumber. As the initial citrus effervescence settles, the heart…

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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 Upscape?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 1–1. Paradiso is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; Upscape is rated 2.50/5 from 2 votes. Choose Paradiso for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Upscape for a woody and vanilla character. Wins on note pyramid duration. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Paradiso or Upscape?

They last about the same: Paradiso 80/100, Upscape 80/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Paradiso or Upscape?

Projection is very close: Paradiso 50/100, Upscape 50/100 for sillage.

Do Paradiso and Upscape smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, white floral and powdery accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Bergamot, Jasmine and Violet.

Is Paradiso or Upscape better for summer or winter?

Paradiso suits daytime wear; Upscape suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Paradiso and Upscape?

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. Upscape has top notes of Apple, Bergamot, Orange and Grapefruit, heart notes of Cyclamen, Jasmine, Orange Blossom and Violet, a base of Vanilla, Patchouli, Tonka Bean and Amber.