Fragrance comparison

Classic vs Mezzo

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 95 ratings analysed

Classic

Hattric

4.0575 votes

Rank #15,819 WoodyAromatic

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58%scent match

Closely related

3 wins

Mezzo

Paris Elysees

4.3520 votes

Rank #52,166 AromaticFresh Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mezzo takes 3 of 5 categories.

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

Classic1/5

Mezzo3/5

Ratings & consensus: Mezzo
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Mezzo
Sillage & projection: Mezzo
Value for money: Tie
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Classic

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ClassicHattric

MezzoParis Elysees

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.05/ 5 · 75 votes

Have 37%Had 40%Want 24%

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

29%Love

56%Like

7%Ok

7%Dislike

1%Hate

75 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

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage44

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate84

Category winners

LongevityMezzo

SillageMezzo

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value84

Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

citrus84%

fresh spicy77%

mossy69%

earthy61%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy90%

woody80%

mossy70%

amber60%

white floral50%

Scent match58%Closely related · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotLemonLime

Heart

ThymeJasmineRosePepper

Base

MossCedarPatchouli

Top30 to 45 minutes

ThymeLime

Heart2 to 4 hours

JuniperJasmineNutmeg

Base5 to 8 hours

MossAmberSandalowood

InformationalShared notesLime, Thyme, Jasmine and Moss. Durations are only published for Mezzo, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer85

Fall0

Winter40

Day–

Night–

Spring45

Summer18

Fall100

Winter100

Day60

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men94

Unisex6

Women0

Men91

Unisex0

Women9

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#15,819

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#52,166

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerClassicHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Hattric Classic is a crisp, old-school men's splash built on sharp lemon, herbal thyme, and dry cedar. It opens with an energetic burst of zesty bergamot and lime that quickly settles into an earthy base of moss and clean woods. It feels light, sporty, and refreshing, making it an easy post-shave pick for warm morning…

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…

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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, Classic or Mezzo?

Mezzo takes 3 of 5 categories. Classic is rated 4.05/5 from 75 votes; Mezzo is rated 4.35/5 from 20 votes. Choose Classic for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. 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, Classic or Mezzo?

Mezzo lasts longest (Mezzo 71/100, Classic 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Classic or Mezzo?

Mezzo projects furthest (Mezzo 67/100, Classic 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Classic and Mezzo smell similar?

Closely related: a 58% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Lime, Thyme, Jasmine and Moss.

Is Classic or Mezzo better for summer or winter?

Mezzo suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Classic and Mezzo?

Classic has top notes of Bergamot, Lemon and Lime, heart notes of Thyme, Jasmine, Rose and Pepper, a base of Moss, Cedar and Patchouli. Mezzo has top notes of Thyme and Lime, heart notes of Juniper, Jasmine and Nutmeg, a base of Moss, Amber and Sandalowood.