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Attimo vs Mezzo

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

Updated 83 ratings analysed
Closely related
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mezzo takes 4 of 6 categories.

  • Attimo

    Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

  • Mezzo

    Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Attimo2/6
Mezzo4/6
Ratings & consensus
Mezzo
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Mezzo
Sillage & projection
Mezzo
Value for money
Attimo
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Mezzo
Fragranxe ranking
Attimo

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
AttimoParis Elysees
MezzoParis Elysees
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.67/ 5 · 63 votes
Have 60%Had 27%Want 13%
4.35/ 5 · 20 votes
Have 28%Had 34%Want 38%
Category winnerMezzoRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
27%Love
32%Like
27%Ok
10%Dislike
5%Hate

63 votes

50%Love
45%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
5%Hate

20 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity63
〰 Sillage57
♥ Love / hate67
⏱ Longevity71
〰 Sillage67
♥ Love / hate84
Category winners

LongevityMezzo

SillageMezzo

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value92
¤ Price value84
Category winnerAttimoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
woody100%
aromatic91%
fresh spicy83%
mossy74%
earthy65%
citrus56%
aromatic100%
fresh spicy90%
woody80%
mossy70%
amber60%
white floral50%
Scent match73%Closely related · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top15 to 30 minutes
LemonThyme
Heart1 to 2 hours
JuniperNutmegJasmine
Base3 to 5 hours
MossSandalwoodAmber
Top30 to 45 minutes
ThymeLime
Heart2 to 4 hours
JuniperJasmineNutmeg
Base5 to 8 hours
MossAmberSandalowood
Category winnerMezzoLongest dry-down: 5 to 8 hours

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring53
Summer15
Fall93
Winter100
Day36
Night100
Spring45
Summer18
Fall100
Winter100
Day60
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men94
Unisex4
Women2
Men91
Unisex0
Women9
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#39,855

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#53,689

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAttimoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Attimo by Paris Elysees is an aromatic spicy masculine fragrance built on a crisp contrast between zesty brightness and earthy woods. It opens with sharp lemon and herbal thyme, creating an immediate fresh feel that wakes up the senses. As the citrus settles, the heart introduces piney juniper and warm nutmeg, softene…

Reviews →

Mezzo by Paris Elysees is a classic aromatic fragrance for men, originally released in 2014. It opens with a sharp burst of tart lime balanced by dry, herbal thyme. As the citrus settles, the heart reveals crisp juniper berries, warm culinary nutmeg, and a clean touch of jasmine petal. The base shifts into a tradition…

Reviews →
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.

Recent comparisons

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Attimo or Mezzo?

Mezzo takes 4 of 6 categories. Attimo is rated 3.67/5 from 63 votes; Mezzo is rated 4.35/5 from 20 votes. Choose Attimo for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Mezzo for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Attimo or Mezzo?

Mezzo lasts longest (Mezzo 71/100, Attimo 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Attimo or Mezzo?

Mezzo projects furthest (Mezzo 67/100, Attimo 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Attimo and Mezzo smell similar?

Closely related: a 73% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Thyme, Juniper, Nutmeg and Jasmine.

Is Attimo or Mezzo better for summer or winter?

Attimo suits evening wear; Mezzo suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Attimo and Mezzo?

Attimo has top notes of Lemon and Thyme, heart notes of Juniper, Nutmeg and Jasmine, a base of Moss, Sandalwood and Amber. Mezzo has top notes of Thyme and Lime, heart notes of Juniper, Jasmine and Nutmeg, a base of Moss, Amber and Sandalowood.

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