Fragrance comparison

Freedom vs Paradoxical

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 38 ratings analysed

Freedom

Evgeniya Borisova

5.001 votes

Rank #50,762 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

33%scent match

Clearly different

Paradoxical

Sly John's Lab

3.4337 votes

Rank #41,266 AromaticGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 5 categories split 2–2.

Freedom
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and note pyramid duration. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Paradoxical
Choose it for a aromatic and green character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Freedom2/5

Paradoxical2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

FreedomEvgeniya Borisova

ParadoxicalSly John's Lab

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 50%Had 50%Want 0%

3.43/ 5 · 37 votes

Have 29%Had 15%Want 57%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

14%Love

41%Like

24%Ok

19%Dislike

3%Hate

37 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate61

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageParadoxical

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value65

Category winnerFreedomBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic91%

yellow floral83%

citrus74%

leather65%

powdery56%

aromatic100%

green92%

fresh spicy84%

lavender77%

amber69%

citrus61%

Scent match33%Clearly different · both aromatic and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Bergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

VetiverCedarApple

Base6-8+ hrs

Ylang-YlangSandalwoodLeather

Top15-30 mins

MintAppleLemonCardamomBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

LavenderIncenseJuniperYlang-Ylang

Base5-7 hrs

Tonka BeanMossVetiverAmberCedar

Category winnerFreedomLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night92

Spring75

Summer100

Fall92

Winter42

Day100

Night38

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Work 35%Casual 30%Date 23%Party 12%

Men67

Unisex28

Women6

Work 38%Casual 35%Date 19%Party 9%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#50,762

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#41,266

PerfumerDominique Moellhausen

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerParadoxicalHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Freedom by Evgeniya Borisova takes a refreshing angle on leather. It skips dense animalic barnyard notes in favor of brisk bergamot, crunchy green apple, and dry cedar shavings. Earthy vetiver and creamy sandalwood ground the base, keeping the aroma airy yet grounded. Wear it during crisp autumn afternoons or quiet of…

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Paradoxical by Sly John's Lab delivers a crisp, clean aromatic profile that feels familiar and easy to wear right away. The scent opens with a cooling blast of crushed green mint, tart green apple, and bright bergamot that quickly sharpens into a fresh, barbershop style heart. Herbal lavender and piney juniper berries…

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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, Freedom or Paradoxical?

No clear winner: the 5 categories split 2–2. Freedom is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; Paradoxical is rated 3.43/5 from 37 votes. Choose Freedom for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and note pyramid duration. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Paradoxical for a aromatic and green character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Freedom or Paradoxical?

They last about the same: Freedom 60/100, Paradoxical 60/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Freedom or Paradoxical?

Projection is very close: Paradoxical 52/100, Freedom 50/100 for sillage.

Do Freedom and Paradoxical smell similar?

Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and citrus accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Vetiver, Cedar and Apple.

Is Freedom or Paradoxical better for summer or winter?

Freedom suits daytime wear; Paradoxical suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Freedom and Paradoxical?

Freedom has top notes of Bergamot, heart notes of Vetiver, Cedar and Apple, a base of Ylang-Ylang, Sandalwood and Leather. Paradoxical has top notes of Mint, Apple, Lemon and Cardamom, heart notes of Lavender, Incense, Juniper and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Tonka Bean, Moss, Vetiver and Amber.