Fragrance comparison

Pur Magnolia vs Paradiso

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

Updated 21 Oct 2026 108 ratings analysed

5 wins

Pur Magnolia

Cartier

3.6974 votes

Rank #16,124 CitrusFloral

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61%scent match

Closely related

Paradiso

Tokyo Milk Parfumerie Curiosite

3.4734 votes

Rank #22,292 FloralWhite Floral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Pur Magnolia takes 5 of 7 categories.

Pur Magnolia
Choose it for a citrus and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Paradiso
Choose it for a floral and white floral character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Pur Magnolia5/7

Paradiso2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Pur MagnoliaCartier

ParadisoTokyo Milk Parfumerie Curiosite

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.69/ 5 · 74 votes

Have 82%Had 18%Want 0%

3.47/ 5 · 34 votes

Have 32%Had 9%Want 59%

Category winnerPur MagnoliaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

24%Love

45%Like

12%Ok

14%Dislike

5%Hate

74 votes

21%Love

44%Like

0%Ok

32%Dislike

3%Hate

34 votes

Category winnerPur MagnoliaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity44

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate62

Category winners

LongevityPur Magnolia

SillageParadiso

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value27

¤ Price value38

Category winnerParadisoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

floral83%

fresh65%

fresh spicy48%

aquatic30%

floral100%

white floral83%

citrus65%

musky48%

fresh30%

Scent match61%Closely related · both floral, citrus and fresh

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

MagnoliaCitruses

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

JasmineMagnoliaCitrusesWhite Musk

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesMagnolia and Citruses. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall23

Winter9

Day100

Night35

Spring100

Summer75

Fall25

Winter0

Day100

Night27

Category winnerPur MagnoliaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men7

Unisex21

Women72

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#16,124

PerfumerMathilde Laurent

Launched—

Reviews14

Overall rank#22,292

PerfumerMargot Elena

Launched—

Reviews9

Category winnerPur MagnoliaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Cartier Pur Magnolia opens with sharp citrus and green floral notes that quickly give way to crisp magnolia petals. Perfumer Mathilde Laurent keeps the composition light and watery, skipping heavy amber or vanilla bases. It suits warm spring mornings, outdoor lunches, and quiet office settings where you want a clean s…

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Paradiso opens with a bright burst of citruses that quickly yields to a clean, soap-like floral blend. The heart centers on magnolia and jasmine, producing a wash of white petals that mimics the scent of premium shampoo. White musk anchors the base, keeping the fragrance fresh and close to the skin as it settles. This…

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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, Pur Magnolia or Paradiso?

Pur Magnolia takes 5 of 7 categories. Pur Magnolia is rated 3.69/5 from 74 votes; Paradiso is rated 3.47/5 from 34 votes. Choose Pur Magnolia for a citrus and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Paradiso for a floral and white floral character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Pur Magnolia or Paradiso?

Pur Magnolia lasts longest (Pur Magnolia 60/100, Paradiso 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Pur Magnolia or Paradiso?

Paradiso projects furthest (Paradiso 64/100, Pur Magnolia 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Pur Magnolia and Paradiso smell similar?

Closely related: a 61% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, citrus and fresh accords. Common notes include Magnolia and Citruses.

Is Pur Magnolia or Paradiso better for summer or winter?

For summer, Pur Magnolia is the stronger pick. For winter, Pur Magnolia is the stronger pick. Pur Magnolia suits daytime wear; Paradiso suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.