Turquatic vs Paradis
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
37%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Turquatic takes 1 of 1 categories.
TurquaticChoose it for a floral and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
ParadisChoose it for a woody and citrus character.
Turquatic1/1
Paradis0/1
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Not scored
- Sillage & projection
- Not scored
- Value for money
- Not scored
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Turquatic
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
TurquaticMACParadisNiche HouseWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.16/ 5 · 1,209 votes
Have 79%Had 21%Want 0%
4.00/ 5 · 1 votes
Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate48%Love
37%Like
8%Ok
6%Dislike
1%Hate
1,125 votes
0%Love
100%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
1 vote · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityNo data
SillageNo data
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNot enough dataBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfloral100%
woody90%
powdery80%
aquatic60%
woody100%
citrus92%
white floral84%
sweet77%
floral69%
vanilla61%
Scent match37%Some overlap · both woody and floral
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
LotusOrris Root
Heart
CedarPoppy
Base
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Top
Fruity NotesAmalfi LemonYuzu
Heart
JasmineLotusOrange Blossom
Base
Virginia CedarSandalwoodPatchouliVanilla
InformationalShared notesLotus, Virginia Cedar and Amalfi Lemon. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter15
Day100
Night32
No season votes yet
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesNot enough votes yet
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#1,195
PerfumerNot listed
Launched2005
Reviews192
Overall rank#66,512
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerTurquaticHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotDesigned for warm weather and daily routine sprays, MAC Turquatic blends watery lotus with powdery orris root and dry cedarwood. The scent sits close to the skin, offering a polite aquatic presence that never overpowers crowded rooms. It works as an easy daytime reach for hot outdoor events.
Reviews →Paradis by Niche House opens with a bright, zesty burst of Amalfi lemon and yuzu. As it settles, a floral heart of jasmine and lotus emerges, grounded by a warm, woody base of Virginia cedar and vanilla. This fragrance feels light and refreshing, perfect for warm spring days or a casual summer lunch date when you want…
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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Turquatic or Paradis?
Turquatic takes 1 of 1 categories. Turquatic is rated 4.16/5 from 1,209 votes; Paradis is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Turquatic for a floral and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Paradis for a woody and citrus character.
Do Turquatic and Paradis smell similar?
Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and floral accords. Common notes include Lotus, Virginia Cedar and Amalfi Lemon.
Is Turquatic or Paradis better for summer or winter?
Turquatic suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Turquatic and Paradis?
Turquatic has top notes of Lotus and Orris Root, heart notes of Cedar and Poppy. Paradis has top notes of Fruity Notes, Amalfi Lemon and Yuzu, heart notes of Jasmine, Lotus and Orange Blossom, a base of Virginia Cedar, Sandalwood, Patchouli and Vanilla.
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