Trouble in Paradise
Perfumer: Shadi Samra
Votes lean masculine
65 ratings
From your scent profile
Memoirs of a Perfume Collector Trouble in Paradise is a unisex fragrance that leans towards spring and summer days, opening fresh and fruity before settling into a sweet, woody base.
Skunky's take: Like opening a window: the room feels lighter at once.
How does it perform?
From 62 community ratings, all out of 10.
Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.
People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.
Sits nicely on a shelf.
Most people feel it is worth the price.
Blind buy risk
94% of votes are positive and opinions barely differ.
Notes
They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.
Base noteswhat stays into the evening
Accords
From most dominant to most subtle.
- Fresh
- Citrus
- Fruity
- Sweet
- Spicy
- Woody
- Creamy
Fresh
Citrus
Fruity
Sweet
Spicy
Woody
CreamyWhat does Trouble in Paradise smell like?
Cognac, mango, bergamot and cardamom give the top a fresh, citrusy, lightly spicy start. In the heart, caramel, leather, violet and rum bring sweetness and a creamy feel; the base of ambroxan, oud, sandalwood and amber is woody, with moss and animalic notes adding depth.
Voters find its longevity strong and its sillage good. Most pick spring and summer, and it suits leisure, nights out, daily wear and evenings. Masculine and modern votes lead on character, with feminine not far behind. Chanel Allure Homme Édition Blanche and Initio Paragon have a close profile.
How it changes through the day
First minutes
- Cognac
- Mango
- Bergamot
First hours
- Caramel
- Leather
- Violet
Towards evening
- Ambroxan
- Oud
- Sandalwood
When to wear it?
Seasons and occasions, by user votes.
- 36%Summer
- 36%Spring
- 20%Autumn
- 7%Winter
Summer
Spring
Autumn
Winter- Casual23%
- Nighttime23%
- Daytime20%
- Evening20%
- Office8%
- Sport7%
Least picked for the office.
Smells like this
The closest scents by notes and accords.
50% matchLuxury Collection - Altra Donna
Richard Maison de Parfum
49% match1723 (Extrait de Parfum)
Superz.
48% matchAllure Homme Édition Blanche (Eau de Parfum)
Chanel · 2014
46% matchDorasima
Pana Dora · 2021
45% matchP.33
Xerjoff · 2022
45% matchOrange Bitters
Jo Malone · 2016
44% matchParagon
Initio · 2022
43% matchUden
Xerjoff · 2009
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