Fragrance comparison

Paris – Biarritz vs Faun

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

Updated 28 Oct 2026 1,022 ratings analysed

Paris – Biarritz

Chanel

4.041,022 votes

Rank #33,475 CitrusGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

58%scent match

Closely related

2 wins

Faun

Lanoe

—0 votes

Rank #69,869 AromaticGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Faun takes 2 of 3 categories.

Paris – Biarritz
Choose it for a citrus and green character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Faun
Choose it for a aromatic and green character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection.

Paris – Biarritz1/3

Faun2/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Paris – BiarritzChanel

FaunLanoe

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.04/ 5 · 1,022 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

32%Love

49%Like

12%Ok

7%Dislike

1%Hate

1,022 votes

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity43

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityFaun

SillageFaun

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value31

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

green83%

white floral65%

fresh spicy48%

fresh30%

aromatic100%

green92%

fresh spicy84%

white floral77%

citrus69%

musky61%

Scent match58%Closely related · both green, citrus and white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

TangerineBergamotLemonOrangeGrapefruit

Heart2-3 hrs

NeroliGreen NotesLily-of-the-Valley

Base3-5 hrs

White MuskPatchouli

Top

MintBergamotTangerineLemon

Heart

JasmineNeroliLavenderLily-of-the-Valley

Base

MuskVetiverAmber

InformationalShared notesTangerine, Bergamot, Lemon and Neroli. Durations are only published for Paris – Biarritz, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter13

Day100

Night19

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men6

Unisex55

Women39

Casual 45%Work 36%Date 12%Party 8%

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#33,475

PerfumerOlivier Polge

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#69,869

PerfumerSimone Schmelzer

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerParis – BiarritzHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Chanel Paris - Biarritz captures the brisk, refreshing atmosphere of the Basque coastline with an exhilarating splash of sun-drenched citrus. The initial spray delivers juicy Sicilian tangerine, tart grapefruit, and sparkling bergamot that instantly wake up the senses. As the bright opening softens, delicate neroli an…

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Faun opens with a brisk mix of mint, bergamot, tangerine, and lemon, then settles into a clean fougere shape built around lavender, neroli, jasmine, and soft green florals. It reads fresh, aromatic, and gently musky rather than dense or sweet. This is the kind of scent that may suit someone who wants a polished, mascu…

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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 lasts longer, Paris – Biarritz or Faun?

Faun lasts longest (Faun 80/100, Paris – Biarritz 43/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Paris – Biarritz or Faun?

Faun projects furthest (Faun 75/100, Paris – Biarritz 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Paris – Biarritz and Faun smell similar?

Closely related: a 58% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share green, citrus and white floral accords. Common notes include Tangerine, Bergamot, Lemon and Neroli.

Is Paris – Biarritz or Faun better for summer or winter?

Paris – Biarritz suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Paris – Biarritz and Faun?

Paris – Biarritz has top notes of Tangerine, Bergamot, Lemon and Orange, heart notes of Neroli, Green Notes and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of White Musk and Patchouli. Faun has top notes of Mint, Bergamot, Tangerine and Lemon, heart notes of Jasmine, Neroli, Lavender and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Musk, Vetiver and Amber.