Fragrance comparison

23 vs Le Parfum

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 175 ratings analysed

Michael Jordan

3.15145 votes

Rank #26,405 Fresh SpicyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

31%scent match

Clearly different

5 wins

Le Parfum

Claus Porto

4.5030 votes

Rank #33,768 GreenFresh

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Le Parfum takes 5 of 7 categories.

23
Choose it for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Le Parfum
Choose it for a green and fresh character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.

232/7

Le Parfum5/7

Ratings & consensus: Le Parfum
Community sentiment: Le Parfum
Longevity: Le Parfum
Sillage & projection: Le Parfum
Value for money: 23
Versatility: Le Parfum
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: 23

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

23Michael Jordan

Le ParfumClaus Porto

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.15/ 5 · 145 votes

Have 66%Had 34%Want 0%

4.50/ 5 · 30 votes

Have 31%Had 6%Want 63%

Category winnerLe ParfumRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

14%Love

59%Like

12%Ok

12%Dislike

3%Hate

139 votes

63%Love

27%Like

7%Ok

3%Dislike

0%Hate

30 votes

Category winnerLe ParfumMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityLe Parfum

SillageLe Parfum

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value76

¤ Price value41

Category winner23Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

citrus92%

ozonic84%

aromatic77%

aquatic69%

fruity61%

green100%

fresh88%

woody77%

citrus65%

ozonic53%

aquatic42%

Scent match31%Clearly different · both citrus, ozonic and aquatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

WatermelonGrapefruitGeraniumFig LeafMuskBlack CurrantMagnolia

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

Fig LeafWoody NotesCitrusesWatermelon

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesWatermelon and Fig Leaf. Durations are only published for Le Parfum, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring92

Summer100

Fall33

Winter8

Day100

Night15

Spring89

Summer100

Fall39

Winter11

Day100

Night29

Category winnerLe ParfumMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men92

Unisex5

Women3

Men24

Unisex71

Women6

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,405

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#33,768

PerfumerLyn Harris

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winner23Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Michael Jordan 23 is a crisp, sporty aromatic built around grapefruit, watermelon and an airy aquatic feel. It opens bright and fresh-spicy, then settles into green fig leaf, soft florals and light musk. This is an easy daytime wear, especially in warm weather, with a casual, clean style rather than a dense or sweet o…

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Le Parfum by Claus Porto delivers a crisp, natural green profile built around crushed fig leaf, bright citruses, juicy watermelon, and dry woody notes. Created by perfumer Lyn Harris, the scent balances brisk herbal bitterness with an airy, aquatic freshness that feels remarkably lifelike rather than sweet. As it sett…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, 23 or Le Parfum?

Le Parfum takes 5 of 7 categories. 23 is rated 3.15/5 from 145 votes; Le Parfum is rated 4.50/5 from 30 votes. Choose 23 for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Le Parfum for a green and fresh character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, 23 or Le Parfum?

Le Parfum lasts longest (Le Parfum 65/100, 23 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 23 or Le Parfum?

Le Parfum projects furthest (Le Parfum 60/100, 23 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 23 and Le Parfum smell similar?

Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, ozonic and aquatic accords. Common notes include Watermelon and Fig Leaf.

Is 23 or Le Parfum better for summer or winter?

For summer, 23 is the stronger pick. For winter, Le Parfum is the stronger pick. 23 suits daytime wear; Le Parfum suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.