Fragrance comparison

Yen vs Angels' Share Paradis

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

Updated 13 Oct 2026 2,026 ratings analysed

Yen

Papa James

4.754 votes

Rank #43,084 CitrusSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Angels' Share Paradis

By Kilian

4.242,022 votes

Rank #171 WoodySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Angels' Share Paradis takes 3 of 4 categories.

Yen
Choose it for a citrus and sweet character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Angels' Share Paradis
Choose it for a woody and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Yen1/4

Angels' Share Paradis3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Angels' Share Paradis
Sillage & projection: Angels' Share Paradis
Value for money: Yen
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Angels' Share Paradis

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

YenPapa James

Angels' Share ParadisBy Kilian

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.75/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 56%Had 0%Want 44%

4.24/ 5 · 2,022 votes

Have 86%Had 14%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

75%Love

25%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

61%Love

23%Like

9%Ok

4%Dislike

3%Hate

1,474 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate94

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage74

♥ Love / hate84

Category winners

LongevityAngels' Share Paradis

SillageAngels' Share Paradis

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value83

¤ Price value35

Category winnerYenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

sweet92%

woody84%

powdery77%

musky69%

animalic61%

woody100%

sweet90%

fruity80%

alcohol70%

warm spicy60%

rose50%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both woody and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

Pink PepperRaspberryBergamotOrange

Heart2-3 hrs

Floral NotesVanilla

Base6-8+ hrs

SandalwoodAmbergrisOakmossLeatherCaramelMusk

Top

RaspberryCognacLiquor

Heart

Tonka BeanBulgarian RoseCaramel

Base

OakPralineSandalwoodOakmossVanilla

InformationalShared notesRaspberry, Vanilla, Sandalwood and Oakmoss. Durations are only published for Yen, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night86

Spring36

Summer13

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex67

Women33

Casual 31%Date 29%Work 24%Party 16%

Men19

Unisex53

Women27

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#43,084

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#171

PerfumerBenoist Lapouza

Launched—

Reviews365

Category winnerAngels' Share ParadisHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Yen by Papa James delivers a lively clash between bright fruits and cozy, resinous depth. The first spray releases a snappy burst of tart raspberry, juicy orange, and sparkling bergamot, sharpened by a pinch of pink pepper. It wakes up your senses instantly. Soon after, the zesty opening softens into a cushion of warm…

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Angels' Share Paradis is a complex gourmand that leans into fruity and boozy territory. It opens with a punchy raspberry liquor note, softening into a warm heart of praline, tonka bean, and Bulgarian rose. This fragrance thrives in colder weather, making it an excellent choice for evening events or intimate winter din…

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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, Yen or Angels' Share Paradis?

Angels' Share Paradis takes 3 of 4 categories. Yen is rated 4.75/5 from 4 votes; Angels' Share Paradis is rated 4.24/5 from 2,022 votes. Choose Yen for a citrus and sweet character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Angels' Share Paradis for a woody and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Yen or Angels' Share Paradis?

Angels' Share Paradis lasts longest (Angels' Share Paradis 82/100, Yen 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Yen or Angels' Share Paradis?

Angels' Share Paradis projects furthest (Angels' Share Paradis 74/100, Yen 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Yen and Angels' Share Paradis smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and sweet accords. Common notes include Raspberry, Vanilla, Sandalwood and Oakmoss.

Is Yen or Angels' Share Paradis better for summer or winter?

Yen suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Yen and Angels' Share Paradis?

Yen has top notes of Pink Pepper, Raspberry, Bergamot and Orange, heart notes of Floral Notes and Vanilla, a base of Sandalwood, Ambergris, Oakmoss and Leather. Angels' Share Paradis has top notes of Raspberry, Cognac and Liquor, heart notes of Tonka Bean, Bulgarian Rose and Caramel, a base of Oak, Praline, Sandalwood and Oakmoss.