Fragrance comparison

Axis Diamond Sensual vs Parabole

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 24 ratings analysed

2 wins

Axis Diamond Sensual

Axis

3.754 votes

Rank #50,135 PowderyFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

Parabole

Succes de Paris

3.9020 votes

Rank #39,033 VanillaPowdery

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Axis Diamond Sensual takes 2 of 3 categories.

Axis Diamond Sensual
Choose it for a powdery and floral character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, evening wear.
Parabole
Choose it for a vanilla and powdery character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Axis Diamond Sensual2/3

Parabole1/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Axis Diamond Sensual
Sillage & projection: Axis Diamond Sensual
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Parabole

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Axis Diamond SensualAxis

ParaboleSucces de Paris

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.75/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 7%Had 4%Want 89%

3.90/ 5 · 20 votes

Have 23%Had 18%Want 59%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

25%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

25%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

20%Love

60%Like

10%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

20 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity90

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityAxis Diamond Sensual

SillageAxis Diamond Sensual

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value75

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

floral92%

vanilla84%

sweet77%

citrus69%

woody61%

vanilla100%

powdery88%

amber77%

almond65%

sweet53%

fruity42%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both powdery, vanilla and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotAlmond BlossomCherryMandarin OrangePeach

Heart

HeliotropeLicoriceRoseIrisViolet

Base

PatchouliTonka BeanVanillaVetiverMusk

Top

Mandarin OrangeBlack Currant

Heart

HeliotropeRoseGeraniumIrisVioletJasmine

Base

VanillaAmberPeachSandalwoodMuskRaspberry

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Peach, Heliotrope and Rose. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer100

Fall100

Winter0

Day67

Night100

Spring50

Summer67

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night38

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#50,135

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#39,033

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerParaboleHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Axis Diamond Sensual opens with a soft fruity sweetness, where cherry, peach and citrus sit over a powdery floral heart. Reviews point to cherry and violet standing out, and the overall effect reads as comforting, sweet and easy to enjoy. As it settles, vanilla, tonka, musk and patchouli give it a warmer, smoother bas…

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Parabole by Succes de Paris blends fruity mandarin and black currant with a powdery heart of heliotrope, iris, and violet. This 2003 floral fruity creation settles into a warm, vanilla-drenched base of sandalwood and amber. It feels like a vintage discovery perfect for those who appreciate sweet, powdery skin scents d…

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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, Axis Diamond Sensual or Parabole?

Axis Diamond Sensual takes 2 of 3 categories. Axis Diamond Sensual is rated 3.75/5 from 4 votes; Parabole is rated 3.90/5 from 20 votes. Choose Axis Diamond Sensual for a powdery and floral character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, evening wear. Choose Parabole for a vanilla and powdery character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Axis Diamond Sensual or Parabole?

Axis Diamond Sensual lasts longest (Axis Diamond Sensual 90/100, Parabole 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Axis Diamond Sensual or Parabole?

Projection is very close: Axis Diamond Sensual 70/100, Parabole 69/100 for sillage.

Do Axis Diamond Sensual and Parabole smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, vanilla and sweet accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Peach, Heliotrope and Rose.

Is Axis Diamond Sensual or Parabole better for summer or winter?

Axis Diamond Sensual suits evening wear; Parabole suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Axis Diamond Sensual and Parabole?

Axis Diamond Sensual has top notes of Bergamot, Almond Blossom, Cherry and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Heliotrope, Licorice, Rose and Iris, a base of Patchouli, Tonka Bean, Vanilla and Vetiver. Parabole has top notes of Mandarin Orange and Black Currant, heart notes of Heliotrope, Rose, Geranium and Iris, a base of Vanilla, Amber, Peach and Sandalwood.