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Which Should You Buy?
This is a love-it-or-hate-it tropical floral. Some find it a masterpiece of lush, wet blossoms, while others get synthetic notes, 'cat urine' or 'celery seed'. Definitely try before you buy.
Heavenly Past chases Estee Lauder's Beyond Paradise - a tropical, watery floral of blue hyacinth and orchid over a soft, musky-woody base. Community reviewers rate it a strong dupe at around 90% accuracy, though the original's dreamy aquatic radiance and sillage edge ahead.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 15% | 2% |
| Floral | 50% | 43% |
| Fruity | 23% | 15% |
| Green | 8% | 8% |
| Sweet | 24% | 20% |
| Warm | 2% | 1% |
| Woody | 0% | 9% |
| Earthy | 0% | 3% |
| Animalic | 4% | 9% |
| Fresh | 19% | 17% |
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.
Occasions
Beyond Paradise is a powerful, long-lasting floral with significant sillage, making it less suitable for enclosed office environments where it could be overwhelming. Its exotic, almost 'wet' floral character and mention of 'night in Rio' moments suggest it's best for dates and outdoor casual events, though its bold statement might not suit all formal settings.
Seasons
The dewy aquatic-floral character is at its best in spring and summer, losing relevance once the weather turns cold.
Occasions
Light and pretty, it suits casual and daily wear, the office and warm-weather dates more than formal occasions.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Floral accords and Hyacinth, Orange Blossom notes
Different accord profile
Where to buy
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