Quick answer: Mykonos Constantine and Mykonos Paradise are both floral-fruity extraits in 50 ml, both listed for summer, and they share pineapple, mandarin and jasmine. Constantine is the green, aromatic one: cardamom and violet leaf, lavender and artemisia, drying to moss and amberwood. Paradise is creamy and tropical: coconut and pear, frangipani and lily, over amber and vanilla.
Mykonos Constantine vs Paradise is a summer decision. Both open on pineapple and mandarin and both have jasmine at their heart, but after that one heads for a herb garden and the other for a beach bar. Constantine is unisex and rated moderate; Paradise is listed for her and rated strong. We stock both, so we have no favourite, and notes on paper are only part of how a scent wears on skin.
What they have in common
Both sit in two Mykonos families at once, floral and fruity. Both are extraits de parfum in 50 ml, both are listed for summer and both are tagged for daily wear and evenings; Constantine is listed for spring as well.
The shared notes are at the start and in the middle. Pineapple and mandarin orange open both, which gives each a bright, juicy first impression; our tropical fruit guide looks at how Mykonos uses pineapple across the range. Jasmine sits in both hearts. And both bases have an amber element, amberwood in Constantine and amber in Paradise, though what surrounds it is very different.
Mykonos Paradise is an original Mykonos creation rather than a scent inspired by another perfume. If you want to know how Mykonos uses "inspired by" on its other product pages, see what "inspired by" means on a perfume.
Mykonos Constantine vs Paradise: the notes side by side
Both pyramids come from the Mykonos handbook. It gives no sillage, projection or longevity figures for Constantine, so we leave those open.
| Mykonos Constantine | Mykonos Paradise | |
|---|---|---|
| Top notes | Cardamom, violet leaf, pineapple, mandarin orange | Coconut, mandarin orange, pear, pineapple |
| Heart notes | Lily of the valley, jasmine, lavender, artemisia | Frangipani, jasmine, lily |
| Base notes | Amberwood, moss, white musk | Amber, vanilla, woody notes |
| Concentration | Extrait de parfum | Extrait de parfum |
| Character | Aromatic, green, floral | Fruity, tropical, amber |
| Stated intensity | Moderate | Strong |
| Sillage / projection | Not rated in the handbook | Moderate / moderate to strong |
| Longevity | Not rated in the handbook | 9+ hours |
| Best season | Spring, summer | Summer |
| Best for | Daily wear, evenings; unisex | Daily wear, evenings; for her |
| Sizes | 50 ml | 50 ml |
The opening
Both start with pineapple and mandarin. Constantine adds cardamom and violet leaf, which Mykonos calls cool, so on paper the effect is crisp and green. Paradise adds coconut and pear, which is creamier and juicier; its story pictures an ice-cold piña colada by a turquoise sea.
The heart
Constantine's heart is herbal: lavender and artemisia next to lily of the valley and jasmine. Paradise's heart is lush and white-floral: frangipani, jasmine and lily. If you like a floral that smells of fresh air, that is Constantine; if you like one that smells of a holiday, that is Paradise.
The drydown
Constantine finishes dry, on moss, amberwood and white musk, which is how Mykonos describes it too. Paradise finishes warm, on amber, vanilla and woody notes, with what its story calls a touch of sensual creaminess from the coconut.
Where they differ
- Green or creamy. Cardamom, violet leaf, lavender, artemisia and moss make Constantine aromatic; coconut, pear, frangipani and vanilla make Paradise creamy.
- Sweetness. Paradise has vanilla and coconut; Constantine has neither, so it is the drier choice. Our lavender perfume guide shows how Mykonos uses that herb in fresher scents.
- Strength. Paradise carries a strong intensity rating, with moderate sillage, moderate to strong projection and 9+ hours. Constantine is rated moderate, and the handbook gives no sillage or longevity figures for it.
- Audience. Constantine is unisex; Paradise is listed for her and labelled feminine.
- Season. Constantine covers spring and summer; Paradise is a summer scent.
Which one should you choose?
- Beach holidays and pool days: Paradise.
- Everyday wear from April onwards: Constantine, listed for spring as well as summer.
- A bottle to share: Constantine, labelled unisex.
- You love coconut: Paradise, with coconut at the top and a creamy, vanilla base.
- Fruity, but with lychee and black tea instead of coconut: Mykonos Hawaiian Crush; see Hawaiian Crush vs Paradise.
- A winter scent that shares Constantine's cardamom: Mykonos Conquer; see Constantine vs Conquer.
Can you layer them?
Our suggestion, not an official Mykonos pairing: yes, if you find Paradise a little too sweet or Constantine a little too dry. They already share pineapple, mandarin and jasmine, so the join is natural. One spray of Paradise on the chest and one of Constantine on the neck should give you a tropical opening with a herbal, mossy finish. For an official combo, Mykonos pairs Constantine with Mykonos Reflection Elixir in its Citrus Veil combo, which we cover in how to layer Constantine and Reflection Elixir. The basics are in how to layer perfume.
Wearing Constantine and Paradise
Both come in 50 ml, roughly 500 sprays a bottle. Paradise has the strong intensity rating, so start with two sprays; Constantine is rated moderate, so two or three on the neck and wrists suit a warm day. At the time of writing, Constantine has 20 reviews averaging 4.7 out of 5, and Paradise has one. Browse our summer picks or the floral collection for more.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better for summer, Constantine or Paradise?
Both are listed for summer. Paradise is the pure holiday scent, creamy and tropical. Constantine is the fresher, greener option, and it works in spring too.
Is Paradise stronger than Constantine?
On the intensity tag, yes: Paradise is rated strong and Constantine moderate. The handbook gives sillage and projection figures only for Paradise, so we cannot compare them further on paper.
Which lasts longer, Constantine or Paradise?
The handbook gives Paradise 9+ hours. It lists no longevity figure for Constantine, and we would rather leave that open than guess.
Is Constantine unisex?
Yes, Mykonos labels Constantine unisex. Paradise is listed for her and labelled feminine.