Fragrance comparison

Pomegranate Splash vs Paradise

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 101 ratings analysed

Pomegranate Splash

Marc Jacobs

3.7967 votes

Rank #21,606 FruityCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

7 wins

Paradise

Lili Bermuda

4.2434 votes

Rank #19,320 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Paradise takes 7 of 8 categories.

Pomegranate Splash
Choose it for a fruity and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Paradise
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

Pomegranate Splash1/8

Paradise7/8

Ratings & consensus: Paradise
Community sentiment: Paradise
Longevity: Paradise
Sillage & projection: Paradise
Value for money: Pomegranate Splash
Versatility: Paradise
Note pyramid (duration): Paradise
Fragranxe ranking: Paradise

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Pomegranate SplashMarc Jacobs

ParadiseLili Bermuda

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.79/ 5 · 67 votes

Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%

4.24/ 5 · 34 votes

Have 24%Had 10%Want 67%

Category winnerParadiseRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

15%Love

64%Like

6%Ok

15%Dislike

0%Hate

67 votes

56%Love

26%Like

3%Ok

15%Dislike

0%Hate

34 votes

Category winnerParadiseMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity51

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityParadise

SillageParadise

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value58

¤ Price value50

Category winnerPomegranate SplashBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

citrus92%

woody84%

fresh spicy77%

green69%

powdery61%

amber100%

woody92%

citrus84%

smoky77%

balsamic69%

white floral61%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both citrus and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

PomegranateBergamotMandarin Orange

Heart1-2 hrs

RhuburbViolet

Base2-4 hrs

MuskVanilleAmber

Top20-30 mins

Mandarin OrangeBergamotPomegranate

Heart2-3 hrs

HoneysuckleAfrican Orange Flower

Base7-9 hrs

IncenseAmberPatchouliVirginia CedarVanille

Category winnerParadiseLongest dry-down: 7-9 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring28

Summer100

Fall12

Winter4

Day100

Night11

Spring20

Summer40

Fall100

Winter60

Day50

Night100

Category winnerParadiseMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex40

Women60

Casual 47%Work 37%Date 9%Party 7%

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Date 41%Party 26%Casual 18%Work 15%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#21,606

PerfumerPatty Hidalgo

Launched—

Reviews10

Overall rank#19,320

PerfumerDavid Bothello

Launched—

Reviews10

Category winnerParadiseHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Marc Jacobs Pomegranate Splash feels like cracking open a chilled bottle of ruby fruit juice on a sweltering July afternoon. It is bright. It is uncomplicated. The opening explodes with crisp pomegranate seeds, tart bergamot, and a burst of sweet mandarin orange. Within ten minutes, the sharp citrus edge softens into …

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Paradise by Lili Bermuda opens with a tart burst of mandarin orange and crisp bergamot layered over sweet pomegranate seeds. Within twenty minutes, the bright citrus softens into a lush heart of nectar-filled honeysuckle and sunny orange flower. As the perfume settles on skin, rich golden amber, smoky incense, and war…

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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, Pomegranate Splash or Paradise?

Paradise takes 7 of 8 categories. Pomegranate Splash is rated 3.79/5 from 67 votes; Paradise is rated 4.24/5 from 34 votes. Choose Pomegranate Splash for a fruity and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Paradise for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Pomegranate Splash or Paradise?

Paradise lasts longest (Paradise 69/100, Pomegranate Splash 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Pomegranate Splash or Paradise?

Paradise projects furthest (Paradise 62/100, Pomegranate Splash 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Pomegranate Splash and Paradise smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Pomegranate, Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Vanille.

Is Pomegranate Splash or Paradise better for summer or winter?

For summer, Pomegranate Splash is the stronger pick. For winter, Paradise is the stronger pick. Pomegranate Splash suits daytime wear; Paradise suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Pomegranate Splash and Paradise?

Pomegranate Splash has top notes of Pomegranate, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Rhuburb and Violet, a base of Musk, Vanille and Amber. Paradise has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Pomegranate, heart notes of Honeysuckle and African Orange Flower, a base of Incense, Amber, Patchouli and Virginia Cedar.