Beyond Paradise
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | M |
| 2003 | Year | 2004 |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
Past Heaven For Men
ScentArt
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.
Past Heaven tracks Estee Lauder's Beyond Paradise for Men - a dewy, aquatic-floral burst of hyacinth and citrus over orchid and jasmine, drying down soft and ambery. Community impressions rate it a close, well-judged dupe, though the longevity and aquatic shimmer sit a little below the original.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 15% | 17% |
| Floral | 50% | 45% |
| Fruity | 23% | 16% |
| Green | 8% | 7% |
| Sweet | 24% | 26% |
| Warm | 2% | 8% |
| Woody | 0% | 1% |
| Earthy | 0% | 3% |
| Animalic | 4% | 6% |
| Fresh | 19% | 17% |
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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 fresh, aquatic-floral character is made for spring and summer, fading from relevance as the weather turns cold.
Occasions
Easygoing and bright, it suits casual and daily wear, the office and warm-weather dates more than formal settings.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Floral, Citrus accords and Orange Blossom, Hyacinth notes
Different accord profile
Where to buy
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