Fragrance comparison

Epic vs Prada Paradoxe Intense

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 3,281 ratings analysed

Epic

American Eagle

4.1010 votes

Rank #44,222 GreenAromatic

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21%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Prada Paradoxe Intense

Prada

4.123,271 votes

Rank #26,120 White FloralVanilla

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Prada Paradoxe Intense takes 4 of 4 categories.

Epic
Choose it for a green and aromatic character. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Prada Paradoxe Intense
Choose it for a white floral and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Epic0/4

Prada Paradoxe Intense4/4

Ratings & consensus: Prada Paradoxe Intense
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Prada Paradoxe Intense
Sillage & projection: Prada Paradoxe Intense
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Prada Paradoxe Intense

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

EpicAmerican Eagle

Prada Paradoxe IntensePrada

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.10/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 57%Had 36%Want 7%

4.12/ 5 · 3,271 votes

Have 90%Had 10%Want 0%

Category winnerPrada Paradoxe IntenseRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

20%Love

70%Like

10%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

52%Love

25%Like

11%Ok

9%Dislike

3%Hate

3,271 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityPrada Paradoxe Intense

SillagePrada Paradoxe Intense

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value45

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

green100%

aromatic92%

woody84%

citrus77%

fruity69%

sweet61%

white floral100%

vanilla92%

citrus84%

mossy77%

amber69%

fruity61%

Scent match21%Clearly different · both citrus and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Mandarin OrangeAldehydesLemonNeroliGreen LeavesGalbanumRhubarb

Heart

Red ApplePearSandalwoodVetiverPatchouli

Base

Tonka BeanMossMyrrhMusk

Top20-30 mins

PearNeroliBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

JasmineNeroli EssenceMoss

Base8-12 hrs

Bourbon VanillaVanillaAmberAmbrofix™Serenolide

InformationalShared notesNeroli, Pear and Moss. Durations are only published for Prada Paradoxe Intense, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring67

Summer67

Fall67

Winter100

Day100

Night25

Spring91

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day86

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men1

Unisex4

Women95

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#44,222

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#26,120

PerfumerAntoine Maisondieu, Nadège Le Garlantezec, Shyamala Maisondieu

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerPrada Paradoxe IntenseHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Epic by American Eagle is an aromatic, fruity fragrance for men that centers on a crisp blend of mandarin, green leaves, and rhubarb. Released in 2012, this scent opens with a sharp, aldehyde-driven freshness that settles into a woody, musky base. It is a casual choice suitable for daily wear, particularly during the …

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Prada Paradoxe Intense brings serious weight to the table. While the original relied on airy citrus fizz, this flanker anchors crisp pear and neroli over an earthy moss foundation. The opening sparkles with juicy sweetness. Within twenty minutes, a dense jasmine heart pushes forward, coated in decadent bourbon vanilla…

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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, Epic or Prada Paradoxe Intense?

Prada Paradoxe Intense takes 4 of 4 categories. Epic is rated 4.10/5 from 10 votes; Prada Paradoxe Intense is rated 4.12/5 from 3,271 votes. Choose Epic for a green and aromatic character. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Prada Paradoxe Intense for a white floral and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Epic or Prada Paradoxe Intense?

Prada Paradoxe Intense lasts longest (Prada Paradoxe Intense 77/100, Epic 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Epic or Prada Paradoxe Intense?

Prada Paradoxe Intense projects furthest (Prada Paradoxe Intense 67/100, Epic 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Epic and Prada Paradoxe Intense smell similar?

Clearly different: a 21% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and fruity accords. Common notes include Neroli, Pear and Moss.

Is Epic or Prada Paradoxe Intense better for summer or winter?

Epic suits daytime wear; Prada Paradoxe Intense suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Epic and Prada Paradoxe Intense?

Epic has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Aldehydes, Lemon and Neroli, heart notes of Red Apple, Pear, Sandalwood and Vetiver, a base of Tonka Bean, Moss, Myrrh and Musk. Prada Paradoxe Intense has top notes of Pear, Neroli and Bergamot, heart notes of Jasmine, Neroli Essence and Moss, a base of Bourbon Vanilla, Vanilla, Amber and Ambrofix™.