Fragrance comparison

Air de Fio No 2 vs Paradox for Men

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 101 ratings analysed

Air de Fio No 2

Pupa

4.1513 votes

Rank #38,006 Warm SpicyMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

20%scent match

Clearly different

Paradox for Men

Jacomo

3.8888 votes

Rank #12,713 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Air de Fio No 2
Choose it for a warm spicy and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Paradox for Men
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Air de Fio No 22/4

Paradox for Men2/4

Ratings & consensus: Air de Fio No 2
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Paradox for Men
Sillage & projection: Air de Fio No 2
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Paradox for Men

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Air de Fio No 2Pupa

Paradox for MenJacomo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.15/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 16%Had 11%Want 73%

3.88/ 5 · 88 votes

Have 31%Had 37%Want 32%

Category winnerAir de Fio No 2Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

31%Love

62%Like

0%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

13 votes · too few to score

32%Love

43%Like

7%Ok

17%Dislike

1%Hate

88 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity47

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityParadox for Men

SillageAir de Fio No 2

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value56

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

musky88%

aromatic77%

powdery65%

floral53%

fruity42%

woody100%

aromatic92%

tropical84%

fresh spicy77%

citrus69%

sweet61%

Scent match20%Clearly different · both aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Mandarin OrangeMango

Heart2-3 hrs

CardamomOsmanthusRose

Base3-5 hrs

MuskPatchouliAmbrette (Musk Mallow)

Top

PomeloMangoBasilMandarin OrangePepperGreen Notes

Heart

MangosteenCardamomCedarHoney

Base

OakmossVetiverSandalwoodAmberVanillaMusk

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Mango, Cardamom and Musk. Durations are only published for Air de Fio No 2, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall75

Winter50

Day100

Night28

Spring93

Summer100

Fall80

Winter33

Day100

Night60

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Casual 43%Work 33%Date 17%Party 7%

Men79

Unisex21

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#38,006

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#12,713

PerfumerChristine Nagel

Launched—

Reviews13

Category winnerParadox for MenHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Air de Fio No 2 by Pupa brings a quirky spin to early 2010s fruity florals. The opening hits with ripe mango and bright mandarin orange. Give it two minutes. The initial tartness quickly rounds out as green cardamom and velvety osmanthus take over the heart. It smells remarkably like a spiced, fuzzy apricot pastry. So…

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Paradox for Men by Jacomo centers on a woody, aromatic profile that balances tropical fruit notes with a resinous, honeyed dry-down. Launched in 1999, it functions as a versatile, distinct choice for casual spring or summer daytime wear, offering a refreshing citrus opening followed by a grounded, mossy base that perf…

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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, Air de Fio No 2 or Paradox for Men?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Air de Fio No 2 is rated 4.15/5 from 13 votes; Paradox for Men is rated 3.88/5 from 88 votes. Choose Air de Fio No 2 for a warm spicy and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Paradox for Men for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Air de Fio No 2 or Paradox for Men?

Paradox for Men lasts longest (Paradox for Men 66/100, Air de Fio No 2 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Air de Fio No 2 or Paradox for Men?

Projection is very close: Air de Fio No 2 65/100, Paradox for Men 64/100 for sillage.

Do Air de Fio No 2 and Paradox for Men smell similar?

Clearly different: a 20% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Mango, Cardamom and Musk.

Is Air de Fio No 2 or Paradox for Men better for summer or winter?

Air de Fio No 2 suits daytime wear; Paradox for Men suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Air de Fio No 2 and Paradox for Men?

Air de Fio No 2 has top notes of Mandarin Orange and Mango, heart notes of Cardamom, Osmanthus and Rose, a base of Musk, Patchouli and Ambrette (Musk Mallow). Paradox for Men has top notes of Pomelo, Mango, Basil and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Mangosteen, Cardamom, Cedar and Honey, a base of Oakmoss, Vetiver, Sandalwood and Amber.