Fragrance comparison

Bois de Paradis vs Mazzolari

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

Updated 23 Oct 2026 518 ratings analysed

Bois de Paradis

Parfums DelRae

4.21380 votes

Rank #5,588 AmberFruity

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40%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Mazzolari

4.04138 votes

Rank #4,331 GreenWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mazzolari takes 5 of 7 categories.

Bois de Paradis
Choose it for a amber and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in fall, evening wear.
Mazzolari
Choose it for a green and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Bois de Paradis2/7

Mazzolari5/7

Ratings & consensus: Bois de Paradis
Community sentiment: Bois de Paradis
Longevity: Mazzolari
Sillage & projection: Mazzolari
Value for money: Mazzolari
Versatility: Mazzolari
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Mazzolari

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Bois de ParadisParfums DelRae

MazzolariMazzolari

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.21/ 5 · 380 votes

Have 63%Had 38%Want 0%

4.04/ 5 · 138 votes

Have 31%Had 17%Want 52%

Category winnerBois de ParadisRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

47%Love

39%Like

1%Ok

12%Dislike

0%Hate

380 votes

42%Love

38%Like

6%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

50 votes

Category winnerBois de ParadisMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity86

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityMazzolari

SillageMazzolari

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value30

¤ Price value62

Category winnerMazzolariBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

fruity91%

woody83%

rose74%

sweet65%

warm spicy56%

green100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

aromatic77%

amber69%

smoky61%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both woody, amber and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Citruses

Heart2-4 hrs

BlackberryFrench RoseFigSpices

Base6-8+ hrs

Woodsy NotesResinsIncenseAmber

Notes

Green NotesVetyverSandalwoodIncenseSpicesCitruses

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesCitruses, Spices and Incense. Durations are only published for Bois de Paradis, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring39

Summer15

Fall100

Winter93

Day89

Night100

Spring100

Summer25

Fall100

Winter33

Day100

Night33

Category winnerMazzolariMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men11

Unisex44

Women44

Date 37%Casual 24%Party 21%Work 18%

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#5,588

PerfumerMichel Roudnitska

Launched—

Reviews43

Overall rank#4,331

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews33

Category winnerMazzolariHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Bois de Paradis by Parfums DelRae opens with a quick flash of tart citruses before plunging into thick, stewed dark fruit. Tart blackberry and luscious purple fig lead the way, coated in warm kitchen spices and velvet French rose petals. As the initial fruitiness settles on warm skin, the base takes over with dense ce…

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Mazzolari is an old-school green woody fragrance with spicy bite, smoky warmth, and a soft sandalwood finish. Wearers often describe a strong green and clove-like opening, then a mossy, floral, slightly animalic heart that feels more vintage masculine than modern clean. It suits people who enjoy assertive green aromat…

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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, Bois de Paradis or Mazzolari?

Mazzolari takes 5 of 7 categories. Bois de Paradis is rated 4.21/5 from 380 votes; Mazzolari is rated 4.04/5 from 138 votes. Choose Bois de Paradis for a amber and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Mazzolari for a green and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Bois de Paradis or Mazzolari?

Mazzolari lasts longest (Mazzolari 86/100, Bois de Paradis 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bois de Paradis or Mazzolari?

Mazzolari projects furthest (Mazzolari 75/100, Bois de Paradis 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bois de Paradis and Mazzolari smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, amber and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Citruses, Spices and Incense.

Is Bois de Paradis or Mazzolari better for summer or winter?

For summer, Mazzolari is the stronger pick. For winter, Bois de Paradis is the stronger pick. Bois de Paradis suits evening wear; Mazzolari suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Bois de Paradis and Mazzolari?

Bois de Paradis has top notes of Citruses, heart notes of Blackberry, French Rose, Fig and Spices, a base of Woodsy Notes, Resins, Incense and Amber. Mazzolari features Green Notes, Vetyver, Sandalwood, Incense and Spices.