Fragrance comparison

Paris – Biarritz vs Vista sul Mare

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 1,103 ratings analysed

Paris – Biarritz

Chanel

4.041,022 votes

Rank #33,475 CitrusGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

36%scent match

Some overlap

6 wins

Vista sul Mare

Linari

3.6981 votes

Rank #16,400 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Vista sul Mare takes 6 of 8 categories.

Paris – Biarritz
Choose it for a citrus and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Vista sul Mare
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Paris – Biarritz2/8

Vista sul Mare6/8

Ratings & consensus: Paris – Biarritz
Community sentiment: Paris – Biarritz
Longevity: Vista sul Mare
Sillage & projection: Vista sul Mare
Value for money: Vista sul Mare
Versatility: Vista sul Mare
Note pyramid (duration): Vista sul Mare
Fragranxe ranking: Vista sul Mare

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Paris – BiarritzChanel

Vista sul MareLinari

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.04/ 5 · 1,022 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

3.69/ 5 · 81 votes

Have 34%Had 25%Want 42%

Category winnerParis – BiarritzRating 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

27%Love

41%Like

9%Ok

21%Dislike

2%Hate

81 votes

Category winnerParis – BiarritzMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity43

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityVista sul Mare

SillageVista sul Mare

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value31

¤ Price value34

Category winnerVista sul MareBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

green83%

white floral65%

fresh spicy48%

fresh30%

citrus100%

aromatic83%

marine65%

musky48%

woody30%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both citrus

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

Top15-30 mins

TangerineAmalfi LemonBergamotGrapefruit

Heart2-4 hrs

Sea NotesPink PepperLily-of-the-ValleyCloveRose

Base6-8 hrs

MuskVirginia CedarAmberPatchouli

Category winnerVista sul MareLongest dry-down: 6-8 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter13

Day100

Night19

Spring77

Summer100

Fall27

Winter8

Day100

Night31

Category winnerVista sul MareMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men6

Unisex55

Women39

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

Men64

Unisex36

Women0

Casual 43%Work 34%Date 14%Party 9%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#33,475

PerfumerOlivier Polge

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#16,400

PerfumerEgon Oelkers

Launched—

Reviews14

Category winnerVista sul MareHigher 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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Vista sul Mare by Linari opens with a bright splash of freshly sliced Amalfi lemon, tart grapefruit, and sweet Italian tangerine. It feels like standing on a coastal terrace on a sunny July morning while cool ocean breezes drift off the water. Within minutes, the sharp citrus softens as breezy sea notes and a pinch 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, Paris – Biarritz or Vista sul Mare?

Vista sul Mare takes 6 of 8 categories. Paris – Biarritz is rated 4.04/5 from 1,022 votes; Vista sul Mare is rated 3.69/5 from 81 votes. Choose Paris – Biarritz for a citrus and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Vista sul Mare for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Paris – Biarritz or Vista sul Mare?

Vista sul Mare lasts longest (Vista sul Mare 65/100, Paris – Biarritz 43/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Paris – Biarritz or Vista sul Mare?

Vista sul Mare projects furthest (Vista sul Mare 59/100, Paris – Biarritz 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Paris – Biarritz and Vista sul Mare smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus accords. Common notes include Tangerine, Bergamot, Grapefruit and Lily-of-the-Valley.

Is Paris – Biarritz or Vista sul Mare better for summer or winter?

For summer, Vista sul Mare is the stronger pick. For winter, Paris – Biarritz is the stronger pick. Paris – Biarritz suits daytime wear; Vista sul Mare suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Paris – Biarritz and Vista sul Mare?

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. Vista sul Mare has top notes of Tangerine, Amalfi Lemon, Bergamot and Grapefruit, heart notes of Sea Notes, Pink Pepper, Lily-of-the-Valley and Clove, a base of Musk, Virginia Cedar, Amber and Patchouli.