Fragrance comparison

Arjan Red vs Paradox for Men

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 88 ratings analysed

Arjan Red

Norana Perfumes

—0 votes

Rank #81,380 Warm SpicyCoffee

Full profile Similar & dupes

22%scent match

Clearly different

1 wins

Paradox for Men

Jacomo

3.8888 votes

Rank #14,216 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Paradox for Men takes 1 of 1 categories.

Arjan Red
Choose it for a warm spicy and coffee character.
Paradox for Men
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Arjan Red0/1

Paradox for Men1/1

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Not scored
Sillage & projection: Not scored
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

Arjan RedNorana Perfumes

Paradox for MenJacomo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Have 50%Had 50%Want 0%

3.88/ 5 · 88 votes

Have 31%Had 37%Want 32%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

Not enough votes yet

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

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hateN/A

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

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%

coffee83%

aromatic65%

fruity48%

amber30%

woody100%

aromatic92%

tropical84%

fresh spicy77%

citrus69%

sweet61%

Scent match22%Clearly different · both aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CoffeeMandarin OrangeRhubarb

Heart

CardamomMango

Base

PeachAmberVetiver

Top

PomeloMangoBasilMandarin OrangePepperGreen Notes

Heart

MangosteenCardamomCedarHoney

Base

OakmossVetiverSandalwoodAmberVanillaMusk

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Cardamom, Mango and Amber. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

No season votes yet

Spring93

Summer100

Fall80

Winter33

Day100

Night60

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men79

Unisex21

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#81,380

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#14,216

PerfumerChristine Nagel

Launched—

Reviews13

Category winnerParadox for MenHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Arjan Red opens with a sharp burst of tart rhubarb and sweet mandarin orange, immediately contrasted by a dark roasted coffee note. The opening feels energized and slightly unconventional, setting a fruity yet toasted tone right away. As the top notes quiet down, juicy mango and warm cardamom take center stage. The f…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Do Arjan Red and Paradox for Men smell similar?

Clearly different: a 22% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Cardamom, Mango and Amber.

Is Arjan Red or Paradox for Men better for summer or winter?

Paradox for Men suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Arjan Red and Paradox for Men?

Arjan Red has top notes of Coffee, Mandarin Orange and Rhubarb, heart notes of Cardamom and Mango, a base of Peach, Amber and Vetiver. 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.