Fragrance comparison

Abyss vs Paradoxical

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 38 ratings analysed

3 wins

Abyss

Blackoud

5.001 votes

Rank #54,395 GreenAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

48%scent match

Some overlap

Paradoxical

Sly John's Lab

3.4337 votes

Rank #47,012 AromaticGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Abyss takes 3 of 4 categories.

Abyss
Choose it for a green and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Paradoxical
Choose it for a aromatic and green character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Abyss3/4

Paradoxical1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AbyssBlackoud

ParadoxicalSly John's Lab

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 27%Had 0%Want 73%

3.43/ 5 · 37 votes

Have 29%Had 15%Want 57%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

14%Love

41%Like

24%Ok

19%Dislike

3%Hate

37 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate61

Category winners

LongevityAbyss

SillageAbyss

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value65

Category winnerAbyssBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

green100%

aromatic92%

mossy84%

woody77%

warm spicy69%

amber61%

aromatic100%

green92%

fresh spicy84%

lavender77%

amber69%

citrus61%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both green, aromatic and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

AppleMintPomelo

Heart

GalbanumCardamomJasmine

Base

MossAmberCedar

Top15-30 mins

MintAppleLemonCardamomBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

LavenderIncenseJuniperYlang-Ylang

Base5-7 hrs

Tonka BeanMossVetiverAmberCedar

InformationalShared notesApple, Mint, Cardamom and Moss. Durations are only published for Paradoxical, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Spring75

Summer100

Fall92

Winter42

Day100

Night33

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men67

Unisex28

Women6

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#54,395

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#47,012

PerfumerDominique Moellhausen

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerParadoxicalHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Abyss by Blackoud opens with a crisp hit of green apple, crushed mint, and tart pomelo. The top feels bright and cold on skin, cutting through humid summer mornings. As the initial citrus fizz calms, bitter galbanum and crushed cardamom bring an earthy green spice to the heart. Jasmine adds a faint floral air without …

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Paradoxical by Sly John's Lab delivers a crisp, clean aromatic profile that feels familiar and easy to wear right away. The scent opens with a cooling blast of crushed green mint, tart green apple, and bright bergamot that quickly sharpens into a fresh, barbershop style heart. Herbal lavender and piney juniper berries…

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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, Abyss or Paradoxical?

Abyss takes 3 of 4 categories. Abyss is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; Paradoxical is rated 3.43/5 from 37 votes. Choose Abyss for a green and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Paradoxical for a aromatic and green character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Abyss or Paradoxical?

Abyss lasts longest (Abyss 80/100, Paradoxical 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Abyss or Paradoxical?

Abyss projects furthest (Abyss 75/100, Paradoxical 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Abyss and Paradoxical smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share green, aromatic and amber accords. Common notes include Apple, Mint, Cardamom and Moss.

Is Abyss or Paradoxical better for summer or winter?

Abyss suits daytime wear; Paradoxical suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Abyss and Paradoxical?

Abyss has top notes of Apple, Mint and Pomelo, heart notes of Galbanum, Cardamom and Jasmine, a base of Moss, Amber and Cedar. Paradoxical has top notes of Mint, Apple, Lemon and Cardamom, heart notes of Lavender, Incense, Juniper and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Tonka Bean, Moss, Vetiver and Amber.