Side by side

Paradise vs. Stella

Is Paradise better than Stella?

Stella rates higher with the community.

Why this score

Performance proximity

Accord profile overlap

Shared notes

Blood OrangeAquatic NotesMuskFreesia

citruswoody

This match is a verified relationship from our fragrance graph. The score weighs each fragrance's notes, accords, mood, occasion, weather fit, gender, and performance — the same scale as the badges on every “reminds of” rail.

The essentials

What's different between Paradise and Stella?

Key facts: Paradise vs. Stella
	Paradise	Stella
Concentration	Eau de Parfum	Eau de Parfum
Launched	2014	2006
Gender	Female	Female
Perfumer	Fabrice Pellegrin	—
Best season	Summer	Summer

Scent DNA

How do Paradise and Stella smell?

Paradise

Citrus

Fresh Spicy

Aquatic

Fresh

Woody

Fruity

Stella

Citrus

Floral

White Floral

Powdery

Woody

Shared between both fragrances

The pyramid

What notes do Paradise and Stella share?

Top

Pink PepperBlack PepperBergamotFreesia

Bitter OrangeAquatic Notes

Heart

Blood OrangeWhite GingerAquatic NotesCedarWhite Ginger Lily

LilyWhite freesiaWild orchid

Base

Cashmere WoodCedarwoodMusk

MuskSandalwood

Notes both fragrances share

Shared note families

Floral Notes

FreesiaWhite Ginger Lily

LilyWhite freesiaWild orchid

Citric Notes

Blood OrangeBergamot

Bitter Orange

Woody Notes

CedarwoodCedar

Sandalwood

Aquatic Notes

Musk

Where they fit

When and where do Paradise and Stella work?

Spring

Summer

Fall

Community taste

Which performs better, Paradise or Stella?

Community verdict: Paradise vs. Stella
	Paradise	Stella
Score	3/5	3.5/5
Longevity	4-6 hours	4-6 hours
Sillage	moderate	moderate

No varnish

What do reviewers say about Paradise and Stella?

Paradise commits to its opening fully, bright citrus and ginger together create an immediate impression that is either exactly what you want or entirely wrong for your preferences.Paradise

Stella occupies a specific niche: bright enough to feel alive, soft enough to wear anywhere. The orange aquatic opening is clean without being sterile, and the sandalwood drydown keeps things.Stella

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