Fragrance comparison

Figo vs Paradox

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 297 ratings analysed

Figo

Granado

4.46271 votes

Rank #7,323 WoodyGreen

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55%scent match

Closely related

5 wins

Paradox

West World

4.8126 votes

Rank #25,603 PowderyViolet

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Paradox takes 5 of 7 categories.

Figo
Choose it for a woody and green character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Paradox
Choose it for a powdery and violet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, evening wear.

Figo2/7

Paradox5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

FigoGranado

ParadoxWest World

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.46/ 5 · 271 votes

Have 56%Had 5%Want 38%

4.81/ 5 · 26 votes

Have 46%Had 1%Want 53%

Category winnerParadoxRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

57%Love

35%Like

7%Ok

1%Dislike

0%Hate

271 votes

81%Love

19%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

26 votes

Category winnerParadoxMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate87

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate95

Category winners

LongevityParadox

SillageParadox

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value69

¤ Price value67

Category winnerFigoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

green92%

fresh84%

powdery77%

warm spicy69%

violet61%

powdery100%

violet92%

woody84%

iris77%

fresh spicy69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match55%Closely related · both woody, powdery and violet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

OrangeCardamomBlack Pepper

Heart

Fig LeafVioletCedar

Base

SandalwoodGuaiac WoodAmber

Top

NeroliBlack PepperCardamomCarrot Seeds

Heart

IrisVioletGeraniumMate

Base

CedarAmberSandalwoodPatchouli

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Black Pepper, Violet and Cedar. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer92

Fall0

Winter31

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer76

Fall95

Winter100

Day91

Night100

Category winnerParadoxMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men11

Unisex70

Women19

Men82

Unisex18

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#7,323

PerfumerFlorian Gallo

Launched—

Reviews13

Overall rank#25,603

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerFigoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Granado Figo opens with a crisp burst of tart orange, black pepper, and warm cardamom. Within minutes, the citrus settles into a crushed fig leaf note balanced by soft violet and dry cedar. The dry-down stays close to the skin with quiet sandalwood and amber. It offers a fresh botanical feel for warm spring mornings, …

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Paradox opens with neroli, black pepper and cardamom, then settles into a powdery iris and violet heart over smooth woods, amber and patchouli. It reads clean, spiced and slightly earthy rather than overly sweet. On skin, it often comes across as a modern woody floral with a masculine tilt. If you enjoy the polished i…

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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, Figo or Paradox?

Paradox takes 5 of 7 categories. Figo is rated 4.46/5 from 271 votes; Paradox is rated 4.81/5 from 26 votes. Choose Figo for a woody and green character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Paradox for a powdery and violet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Figo or Paradox?

Paradox lasts longest (Paradox 70/100, Figo 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Figo or Paradox?

Paradox projects furthest (Paradox 61/100, Figo 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Figo and Paradox smell similar?

Closely related: a 55% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, powdery and violet accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Black Pepper, Violet and Cedar.

Is Figo or Paradox better for summer or winter?

For summer, Figo is the stronger pick. For winter, Paradox is the stronger pick. Paradox suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Figo and Paradox?

Figo has top notes of Orange, Cardamom and Black Pepper, heart notes of Fig Leaf, Violet and Cedar, a base of Sandalwood, Guaiac Wood and Amber. Paradox has top notes of Neroli, Black Pepper, Cardamom and Carrot Seeds, heart notes of Iris, Violet, Geranium and Mate, a base of Cedar, Amber, Sandalwood and Patchouli.