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Showcat vs Paradise

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

Updated 1,305 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Paradise takes 6 of 7 categories.

  • Showcat

    Choose it for a rose and fruity character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

  • Paradise

    Choose it for a fresh spicy and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Showcat1/7
Paradise6/7
Ratings & consensus
Paradise
Community sentiment
Paradise
Longevity
Paradise
Sillage & projection
Paradise
Value for money
Paradise
Versatility
Showcat
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Paradise

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
ShowcatPussy Deluxe
ParadiseOriflame
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.10/ 5 · 29 votes
Have 12%Had 15%Want 73%
3.77/ 5 · 1,276 votes
Have 55%Had 45%Want 0%
Category winnerParadiseRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
10%Love
38%Like
3%Ok
48%Dislike
0%Hate

29 votes

29%Love
49%Like
2%Ok
18%Dislike
1%Hate

1,254 votes

Category winnerParadiseMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity38
〰 Sillage58
♥ Love / hate53
⏱ Longevity69
〰 Sillage62
♥ Love / hate72
Category winners

LongevityParadise

SillageParadise

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value50
¤ Price value70
Category winnerParadiseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
rose100%
fruity92%
floral84%
fresh77%
musky69%
green61%
fresh spicy100%
musky92%
soft spicy84%
floral77%
woody69%
rose61%
Scent match50%Some overlap · both rose, floral and musky

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top15-30 mins
Granny Smith applePink PepperBergamot
Heart2-3 hrs
RoseFreesiaPeony
Base4-5 hrs
MuskAmberVirginia Cedar
Top
Pink PepperPepperFreesiaBergamot
Heart
RosePeonyJasmineLily-of-the-Valley
Base
MuskCashmere WoodVirginia Cedar
InformationalShared notesPink Pepper, Bergamot, Rose and Freesia. Durations are only published for Showcat, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer70
Fall30
Winter20
Day100
Night18
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter62
Day–
Night–
Category winnerShowcatMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men0
Unisex0
Women100
Casual 47%Work 25%Party 16%Date 13%
Men1
Unisex11
Women87
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#22,420

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#2,398

PerfumerFabrice Pellegrin

Launched—

Reviews75

Category winnerParadiseHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Pussy Deluxe released Showcat in 2010 inside an unapologetically cartoonish, striped flacon. Pop the pink cap, and you are greeted by an immediate burst of crisp Granny Smith apple and bright bergamot, given a mild tickle of pink pepper. The opening feels crunchy, juicy, and energetic. Within twenty minutes, the tart …

Reviews →

Paradise by Oriflame is a peppery floral musk with a fresh bite and a soft feminine finish. Reviewers often remember it for its vivid pink pepper, rose, musk and cedar, with a character that feels urban, spicy and a little mature rather than sugary or delicate. It suits shoppers who enjoy sharp spice wrapped in floral…

Reviews →
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, Showcat or Paradise?

Paradise takes 6 of 7 categories. Showcat is rated 3.10/5 from 29 votes; Paradise is rated 3.77/5 from 1,276 votes. Choose Showcat for a rose and fruity character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Paradise for a fresh spicy and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Showcat or Paradise?

Paradise lasts longest (Paradise 69/100, Showcat 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Showcat or Paradise?

Paradise projects furthest (Paradise 62/100, Showcat 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Showcat and Paradise smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share rose, floral and musky accords. Common notes include Pink Pepper, Bergamot, Rose and Freesia.

Is Showcat or Paradise better for summer or winter?

For summer, Showcat is the stronger pick. For winter, Paradise is the stronger pick. Showcat suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Showcat and Paradise?

Showcat has top notes of Granny Smith apple, Pink Pepper and Bergamot, heart notes of Rose, Freesia and Peony, a base of Musk, Amber and Virginia Cedar. Paradise has top notes of Pink Pepper, Pepper, Freesia and Bergamot, heart notes of Rose, Peony, Jasmine and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Musk, Cashmere Wood and Virginia Cedar.

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