Fragrance comparison

L’Homme vs Paradoxical

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

Updated 8 Oct 2026 1,085 ratings analysed

5 wins

L’Homme

New Brand Parfums

3.791,048 votes

Rank #1,083 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

58%scent match

Closely related

Paradoxical

Sly John's Lab

3.4337 votes

Rank #40,740 AromaticGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

L’Homme takes 5 of 5 categories.

L’Homme
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Paradoxical
Choose it for a aromatic and green character. Best in summer, daytime wear.

L’Homme5/5

Paradoxical0/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

L’HommeNew Brand Parfums

ParadoxicalSly John's Lab

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.79/ 5 · 1,048 votes

Have 55%Had 13%Want 32%

3.43/ 5 · 37 votes

Have 29%Had 15%Want 57%

Category winnerL’HommeRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

27%Love

36%Like

27%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

11 votes · 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

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate61

Category winners

LongevityL’Homme

SillageL’Homme

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value77

¤ Price value65

Category winnerL’HommeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic86%

fresh spicy72%

woody58%

warm spicy44%

lavender30%

aromatic100%

green92%

fresh spicy84%

lavender77%

amber69%

citrus61%

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

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotCardamom

Heart

CedarLavender

Base

VetiverAmber

Top15-30 mins

MintAppleLemonCardamomBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

LavenderIncenseJuniperYlang-Ylang

Base5-7 hrs

Tonka BeanMossVetiverAmberCedar

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Cardamom, Cedar and Lavender. Durations are only published for Paradoxical, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring80

Summer20

Fall100

Winter40

Day20

Night100

Spring75

Summer100

Fall92

Winter42

Day100

Night38

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men85

Unisex8

Women8

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#1,083

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews232

Overall rank#40,740

PerfumerDominique Moellhausen

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerL’HommeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

L’Homme by New Brand Parfums is a straightforward woody aromatic built around bright bergamot, cardamom spice, lavender, cedar and a soft amber-vetiver base. It usually reads clean, masculine and easy to wear, with a fresh opening and a lighter overall presence. This looks best suited to shoppers who want an inexpensi…

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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, L’Homme or Paradoxical?

L’Homme takes 5 of 5 categories. L’Homme is rated 3.79/5 from 1,048 votes; Paradoxical is rated 3.43/5 from 37 votes. Choose L’Homme for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Paradoxical for a aromatic and green character. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, L’Homme or Paradoxical?

L’Homme lasts longest (L’Homme 75/100, Paradoxical 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, L’Homme or Paradoxical?

L’Homme projects furthest (L’Homme 66/100, Paradoxical 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do L’Homme and Paradoxical smell similar?

Closely related: a 58% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, citrus and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Cardamom, Cedar and Lavender.

Is L’Homme or Paradoxical better for summer or winter?

L’Homme suits evening wear; Paradoxical suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in L’Homme and Paradoxical?

L’Homme has top notes of Bergamot and Cardamom, heart notes of Cedar and Lavender, a base of Vetiver and Amber. 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.