Fragrance comparison

2000 Fleurs vs Parabole

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 15 Nov 2026 161 ratings analysed

3 wins

2000 Fleurs

Creed

3.45141 votes

Rank #35,559 FloralPowdery

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32%scent match

Clearly different

Parabole

Succes de Paris

3.9020 votes

Rank #39,379 VanillaPowdery

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

2000 Fleurs takes 3 of 5 categories.

2000 Fleurs
Choose it for a floral and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Parabole
Choose it for a vanilla and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

2000 Fleurs3/5

Parabole2/5

Ratings & consensus: Parabole
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: 2000 Fleurs
Sillage & projection: 2000 Fleurs
Value for money: Parabole
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: 2000 Fleurs

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

2000 FleursCreed

ParaboleSucces de Paris

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.45/ 5 · 141 votes

Have 30%Had 24%Want 46%

3.90/ 5 · 20 votes

Have 23%Had 18%Want 59%

Category winnerParaboleRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

24%Love

35%Like

5%Ok

33%Dislike

3%Hate

141 votes

20%Love

60%Like

10%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

20 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate61

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

Longevity2000 Fleurs

Sillage2000 Fleurs

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value32

¤ Price value75

Category winnerParaboleBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

powdery92%

green84%

white floral77%

violet69%

citrus61%

vanilla100%

powdery88%

amber77%

almond65%

sweet53%

fruity42%

Scent match32%Clearly different · both powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top20-30 mins

MagnoliaBlack CurrantRoseVioletMandarin Orange

Heart2-4 hrs

IrisGreen TeaLilyNarcissusLilacJasmine

Base6-8+ hrs

MuskSandalwoodAmber

Top

Mandarin OrangeBlack Currant

Heart

HeliotropeRoseGeraniumIrisVioletJasmine

Base

VanillaAmberPeachSandalwoodMuskRaspberry

InformationalShared notesBlack Currant, Rose, Violet and Mandarin Orange. Durations are only published for 2000 Fleurs, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer77

Fall38

Winter27

Day100

Night52

Spring50

Summer67

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night38

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men5

Unisex30

Women65

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#35,559

PerfumerOlivier Creed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#39,379

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winner2000 FleursHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Creed 2000 Fleurs is an expansive spring floral bouquet centered on magnolia, violet, green tea, and powdery iris. Released at the start of the millennium, it opens with a brisk splash of mandarin orange and tart black currant before unveiling a dense heart of lilac, narcissus, and crisp lily. The backdrop settles int…

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Parabole by Succes de Paris blends fruity mandarin and black currant with a powdery heart of heliotrope, iris, and violet. This 2003 floral fruity creation settles into a warm, vanilla-drenched base of sandalwood and amber. It feels like a vintage discovery perfect for those who appreciate sweet, powdery skin scents d…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, 2000 Fleurs or Parabole?

2000 Fleurs takes 3 of 5 categories. 2000 Fleurs is rated 3.45/5 from 141 votes; Parabole is rated 3.90/5 from 20 votes. Choose 2000 Fleurs for a floral and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Parabole for a vanilla and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, 2000 Fleurs or Parabole?

2000 Fleurs lasts longest (2000 Fleurs 69/100, Parabole 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 2000 Fleurs or Parabole?

Projection is very close: 2000 Fleurs 70/100, Parabole 69/100 for sillage.

Do 2000 Fleurs and Parabole smell similar?

Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery accords. Common notes include Black Currant, Rose, Violet and Mandarin Orange.

Is 2000 Fleurs or Parabole better for summer or winter?

2000 Fleurs suits daytime wear; Parabole suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 2000 Fleurs and Parabole?

2000 Fleurs has top notes of Magnolia, Black Currant, Rose and Violet, heart notes of Iris, Green Tea, Lily and Narcissus, a base of Musk, Sandalwood and Amber. Parabole has top notes of Mandarin Orange and Black Currant, heart notes of Heliotrope, Rose, Geranium and Iris, a base of Vanilla, Amber, Peach and Sandalwood.