Desire II
The Dua Brand2018
Side by side
Desire II vs. Paradise Lost
Is Desire II better than Paradise Lost?
Desire II wears longer on skin.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Gender alignment
Shared notes
Musk
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 Desire II and Paradise Lost?
| Desire II | Paradise Lost | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | — | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2018 | 2011 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Best season | Spring | Spring |
Scent DNA
How do Desire II and Paradise Lost smell?
Desire II
Fruity
Tropical
Sweet
Floral
Fresh
Paradise Lost
Citrus
White Floral
Woody
Tuberose
Powdery
Musky
Vanilla
Fresh Spicy
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Desire II and Paradise Lost share?
Top
MangoPineappleGuavaBlackcurrantDried Fruits
BergamotPalestinian Sweet Lime
Heart
Floral bouquetApple BlossomViolet Leaf
TuberoseJasmine
Base
MuskCedarwoodVetiver
SandalwoodMuskBourbon Vanilla
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Floral Notes
Floral bouquetApple Blossom
TuberoseJasmine
Musk
Musk
Musk
Woody Notes
Cedarwood
Sandalwood
Where they fit
When and where do Desire II and Paradise Lost work?
Spring
Summer
Community taste
Which performs better, Desire II or Paradise Lost?
| Desire II | Paradise Lost | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 2-4 hours |
| Sillage | strong | strong |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Desire II and Paradise Lost?
Desire II delivers where it matters: tropical richness without the luxury markup. Mango and pineapple lead the charge, but cedarwood and vetiver keep things interesting in the drydown.Desire II
Bold white florals will either pull you in or make you reach for something safer. The tropical intensity here is the whole point, tuberose and coconut at full volume.Paradise Lost
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