El Born vs Paradigme
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
41%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
El Born takes 6 of 7 categories.
El BornChoose it for a amber and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
ParadigmeChoose it for a amber and fresh spicy character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
El Born6/7
Paradigme1/7
- Ratings & consensus
- El Born
- Community sentiment
- El Born
- Longevity
- El Born
- Sillage & projection
- El Born
- Value for money
- El Born
- Versatility
- Paradigme
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- El Born
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
El BornCarner BarcelonaParadigmePradaWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.09/ 5 · 1,699 votes
Have 71%Had 29%Want 0%
3.75/ 5 · 2,373 votes
Have 92%Had 8%Want 0%
Category winnerEl BornRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate40%Love
40%Like
8%Ok
11%Dislike
1%Hate
1,699 votes
38%Love
25%Like
18%Ok
10%Dislike
8%Hate
2,373 votes
Category winnerEl BornMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityEl Born
SillageEl Born
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerEl BornBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothamber100%
vanilla92%
powdery84%
balsamic77%
honey69%
woody61%
amber100%
fresh spicy96%
aromatic79%
woody75%
balsamic72%
citrus67%
Scent match41%Some overlap · both amber, balsamic and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
HoneyAngelicaCalabrian bergamotSicilian Lemon
Heart
BenzoinFigHeliotropeEgyptian Jasmine
Base
Madagascar VanillaPeru BalsamAustralian SandalwoodMusk
Top15-30 mins
Calabrian bergamotMusk
Heart2-4 hrs
Bourbon GeraniumRose Geranium
Base6-8+ hrs
BenzoinPeru BalsamGuaiac Wood
InformationalShared notesCalabrian bergamot, Benzoin, Peru Balsam and Musk. Durations are only published for Paradigme, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring48
Summer25
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer74
Fall0
Winter64
Day100
Night77
Category winnerParadigmeMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#27,329
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#33,157
PerfumerBruno Jovanovic, Marie Salamagne, Nicolas Bonneville
Launched2025
Reviews0
Category winnerEl BornHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotEl Born by Carner Barcelona is a Oriental Floral fragrance for women and men. El Born was launched in 2014. Top notes are Honey, Angelica, Calabrian bergamot and Sicilian Lemon; middle notes are Benzoin, Fig, Heliotrope and Egyptian Jasmine; base notes are Madagascar Vanilla, Peru Balsam, Australian Sandalwood and Mus…
Reviews →Prada Paradigme delivers a clean, modern twist on resinous masculine perfumery. The bergamot flashes immediately. Its initial burst combines sunny Calabrian citrus with clean, sheer musk, cutting briskly through morning air before yielding to green Bourbon geranium and rose geranium. It feels crisp. Do not expect sti…
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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, El Born or Paradigme?
El Born takes 6 of 7 categories. El Born is rated 4.09/5 from 1,699 votes; Paradigme is rated 3.75/5 from 2,373 votes. Choose El Born for a amber and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Paradigme for a amber and fresh spicy character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, El Born or Paradigme?
El Born lasts longest (El Born 69/100, Paradigme 64/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, El Born or Paradigme?
El Born projects furthest (El Born 58/100, Paradigme 52/100), based on community performance votes.
Do El Born and Paradigme smell similar?
Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, balsamic and woody accords. Common notes include Calabrian bergamot, Benzoin, Peru Balsam and Musk.
Is El Born or Paradigme better for summer or winter?
For summer, Paradigme is the stronger pick. For winter, El Born is the stronger pick. Paradigme suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in El Born and Paradigme?
El Born has top notes of Honey, Angelica, Calabrian bergamot and Sicilian Lemon, heart notes of Benzoin, Fig, Heliotrope and Egyptian Jasmine, a base of Madagascar Vanilla, Peru Balsam, Australian Sandalwood and Musk. Paradigme has top notes of Calabrian bergamot and Musk, heart notes of Bourbon Geranium and Rose Geranium, a base of Benzoin, Peru Balsam and Guaiac Wood.
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