Fragrance comparison

Paris – Biarritz vs Upscape

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

Updated 28 Oct 2026 1,024 ratings analysed

Paris – Biarritz

Chanel

4.041,022 votes

Rank #33,475 CitrusGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

18%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Upscape

Johan B

2.502 votes

Rank #69,049 WoodyVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Upscape takes 3 of 4 categories.

Paris – Biarritz
Choose it for a citrus and green character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Upscape
Choose it for a woody and vanilla character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Paris – Biarritz1/4

Upscape3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Paris – BiarritzChanel

UpscapeJohan B

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.04/ 5 · 1,022 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

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

32%Love

49%Like

12%Ok

7%Dislike

1%Hate

1,022 votes

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

⏱ Longevity43

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate38

Category winners

LongevityUpscape

SillageUpscape

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%

woody100%

vanilla92%

floral84%

powdery77%

white floral69%

fruity61%

Scent match18%Clearly different · both 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

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

Summer0

Fall0

Winter13

Day100

Night19

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night45

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

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

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#33,475

PerfumerOlivier Polge

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#69,049

PerfumerNot listed

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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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, Paris – Biarritz or Upscape?

Upscape takes 3 of 4 categories. Paris – Biarritz is rated 4.04/5 from 1,022 votes; Upscape is rated 2.50/5 from 2 votes. Choose Paris – Biarritz for a citrus and green character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Upscape for a woody and vanilla character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Paris – Biarritz or Upscape?

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

Which projects more, Paris – Biarritz or Upscape?

Upscape projects furthest (Upscape 50/100, Paris – Biarritz 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Paris – Biarritz and Upscape smell similar?

Clearly different: a 18% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Orange, Grapefruit and Neroli.

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

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

What are the notes in Paris – Biarritz and Upscape?

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. 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.