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Blue Laguna vs Paradox Green

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

Updated 137 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Paradox Green takes 4 of 4 categories.

  • Blue Laguna

    Choose it for a floral and fresh character. Best in summer, daytime wear.

  • Paradox Green

    Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Blue Laguna0/4
Paradox Green4/4
Ratings & consensus
Paradox Green
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Paradox Green
Sillage & projection
Paradox Green
Value for money
Not scored
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Paradox Green

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Blue LagunaApple Parfums
Paradox GreenJacomo
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.67/ 5 · 12 votes
Have 5%Had 13%Want 83%
3.68/ 5 · 125 votes
Have 27%Had 33%Want 40%
Category winnerParadox GreenRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
17%Love
58%Like
0%Ok
25%Dislike
0%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

17%Love
58%Like
3%Ok
22%Dislike
0%Hate

109 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity45
〰 Sillage25
♥ Love / hate67
⏱ Longevity65
〰 Sillage61
♥ Love / hate69
Category winners

LongevityParadox Green

SillageParadox Green

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price valueN/A
¤ Price value52
Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
floral100%
fresh88%
woody77%
aquatic65%
fresh spicy53%
powdery42%
woody100%
powdery92%
warm spicy84%
fresh spicy77%
citrus69%
cinnamon61%
Scent match39%Some overlap · both woody, powdery and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
Green LilacReedMandarin OrangeMint
Heart
Water LilyPepperVioletBelladonnaWhite PeachRose
Base
CedarVanilla
Top
PepperVioletMandarin OrangeBergamot
Heart
CinnamonYlang-YlangRose
Base
VanillaAmberCedarSandalwoodMusk
InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Pepper, Violet 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
Spring83
Summer100
Fall17
Winter0
Day100
Night17
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter35
Day–
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men10
Unisex30
Women60
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#62,584

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#13,543

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews24

Category winnerParadox GreenHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Blue Laguna opens with a watery splash of green lilac, cool mint, and bright mandarin orange. As the initial spray settles, fresh water lily and juicy white peach emerge alongside a delicate touch of violet and pepper. Cedarwood and subtle vanilla form a clean background anchor without adding thick sweetness. This sof…

Reviews →

Paradox Green by Jacomo is an oriental floral scent for women, opening with a bold hit of pepper and violet. It settles into a warm heart of cinnamon and ylang-ylang, eventually drying down to a grounded, powdery blend of sandalwood and vanilla. It is a versatile choice for spring days when you want something slightly…

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

Head-to-head activity from live history

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Blue Laguna or Paradox Green?

Paradox Green takes 4 of 4 categories. Blue Laguna is rated 3.67/5 from 12 votes; Paradox Green is rated 3.68/5 from 125 votes. Choose Blue Laguna for a floral and fresh character. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Paradox Green for a woody and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Blue Laguna or Paradox Green?

Paradox Green lasts longest (Paradox Green 65/100, Blue Laguna 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Blue Laguna or Paradox Green?

Paradox Green projects furthest (Paradox Green 61/100, Blue Laguna 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Blue Laguna and Paradox Green smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, powdery and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Pepper, Violet and Rose.

Is Blue Laguna or Paradox Green better for summer or winter?

Blue Laguna suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Blue Laguna and Paradox Green?

Blue Laguna has top notes of Green Lilac, Reed, Mandarin Orange and Mint, heart notes of Water Lily, Pepper, Violet and Belladonna, a base of Cedar and Vanilla. Paradox Green has top notes of Pepper, Violet, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Cinnamon, Ylang-Ylang and Rose, a base of Vanilla, Amber, Cedar and Sandalwood.

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