Fragrance comparison

Charles Jourdan The Parfum vs Paradox for Men

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

Updated 28 Oct 2026 191 ratings analysed

Charles Jourdan The Parfum

Charles Jourdan

4.25103 votes

Rank #31,954 WoodyTropical

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Paradox for Men

Jacomo

3.8888 votes

Rank #13,329 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Paradox for Men takes 4 of 7 categories.

Charles Jourdan The Parfum
Choose it for a woody and tropical character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Paradox for Men
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Charles Jourdan The Parfum3/7

Paradox for Men4/7

Ratings & consensus: Charles Jourdan The Parfum
Community sentiment: Charles Jourdan The Parfum
Longevity: Paradox for Men
Sillage & projection: Paradox for Men
Value for money: Charles Jourdan The Parfum
Versatility: Paradox for Men
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

Charles Jourdan The ParfumCharles Jourdan

Paradox for MenJacomo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.25/ 5 · 103 votes

Have 54%Had 46%Want 0%

3.88/ 5 · 88 votes

Have 31%Had 37%Want 32%

Category winnerCharles Jourdan The ParfumRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

45%Love

44%Like

4%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

103 votes

32%Love

43%Like

7%Ok

17%Dislike

1%Hate

88 votes

Category winnerCharles Jourdan The ParfumMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityParadox for Men

SillageParadox for Men

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value58

¤ Price value56

Category winnerCharles Jourdan The ParfumBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

tropical92%

patchouli84%

fruity77%

warm spicy69%

sweet61%

woody100%

aromatic92%

tropical84%

fresh spicy77%

citrus69%

sweet61%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both woody, tropical and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

MangoBambooBasil

Heart2-4 hrs

PatchouliAmberSandalwood

Base6-8+ hrs

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Top

PomeloMangoBasilMandarin OrangePepperGreen Notes

Heart

MangosteenCardamomCedarHoney

Base

OakmossVetiverSandalwoodAmberVanillaMusk

InformationalShared notesMango, Basil, Amber and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for Charles Jourdan The Parfum, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring34

Summer24

Fall0

Winter100

Day58

Night100

Spring93

Summer100

Fall80

Winter33

Day100

Night60

Category winnerParadox for MenMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Date 34%Party 29%Casual 19%Work 18%

Men79

Unisex21

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#31,954

PerfumerCaroline Sabas

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#13,329

PerfumerChristine Nagel

Launched—

Reviews13

Category winnerParadox for MenHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Charles Jourdan The Parfum brings a bold collision of juicy ripe mango and earthy patchouli that immediately sets it apart from ordinary designer releases. Created in 2004 by perfumer Caroline Sabas, this oriental woody composition opens with a crisp green snap of bamboo reed and aromatic basil leaf before plunging in…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Charles Jourdan The Parfum or Paradox for Men?

Paradox for Men takes 4 of 7 categories. Charles Jourdan The Parfum is rated 4.25/5 from 103 votes; Paradox for Men is rated 3.88/5 from 88 votes. Choose Charles Jourdan The Parfum for a woody and tropical character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Paradox for Men for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Charles Jourdan The Parfum or Paradox for Men?

Paradox for Men lasts longest (Paradox for Men 66/100, Charles Jourdan The Parfum 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Charles Jourdan The Parfum or Paradox for Men?

Paradox for Men projects furthest (Paradox for Men 64/100, Charles Jourdan The Parfum 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Charles Jourdan The Parfum and Paradox for Men smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, tropical and sweet accords. Common notes include Mango, Basil, Amber and Sandalwood.

Is Charles Jourdan The Parfum or Paradox for Men better for summer or winter?

For summer, Paradox for Men is the stronger pick. For winter, Charles Jourdan The Parfum is the stronger pick. Charles Jourdan The Parfum suits evening wear; Paradox for Men suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Charles Jourdan The Parfum and Paradox for Men?

Charles Jourdan The Parfum has top notes of Mango, Bamboo and Basil, heart notes of Patchouli, Amber and Sandalwood. 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.