Fragrance comparison

Matteo vs Paradox

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 251 ratings analysed

2 wins

Matteo

Mazzolari

5.002 votes

Rank #36,752 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

Paradox

Jacomo

3.77249 votes

Rank #9,376 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Matteo takes 2 of 4 categories.

Matteo
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.
Paradox
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Matteo2/4

Paradox1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MatteoMazzolari

ParadoxJacomo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 36%Had 0%Want 64%

3.77/ 5 · 249 votes

Have 34%Had 66%Want 0%

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

2 votes · too few to score

27%Love

53%Like

2%Ok

18%Dislike

0%Hate

233 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageMatteo

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value63

Category winnerMatteoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

marine84%

vanilla77%

yellow floral69%

warm spicy61%

aromatic100%

woody92%

green84%

sweet77%

fruity69%

balsamic61%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

VanillaSea Notes

Heart

Ylang-YlangCardamomAmber

Base

SandalwoodPatchouli

Top

MelonSea NotesCassisMarigoldCardamomItalian Mandarin

Heart

CypressGalbanumYlang-YlangCedarJasmineLily-of-the-ValleyRose

Base

CaramelPatchouliVanillaTahitian VetiverSandalwoodMusk

InformationalShared notesVanilla, Sea Notes, Ylang-Ylang and Cardamom. 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

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter65

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

Men4

Unisex29

Women67

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#36,752

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#9,376

PerfumerDaniel Moliere

Launched—

Reviews18

Category winnerParadoxHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Matteo by Mazzolari is a warm marine vanilla with a floral, slightly bitter twist. It does not read like a typical shower-clean aquatic. The opening mixes vanilla, sea notes and ylang-ylang into something creamy, salty, tropical and a little unusual. As it settles, the sharper floral bitterness softens into powdery am…

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Paradox by Jacomo balances fruity melon and sea notes against a grounding woody heart. This 1998 release sits between a classic floral and an aromatic composition, feeling most at home in crisp spring weather. It offers a distinct, unconventional profile for women who prefer a departure from standard sugary scents for…

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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, Matteo or Paradox?

Matteo takes 2 of 4 categories. Matteo is rated 5.00/5 from 2 votes; Paradox is rated 3.77/5 from 249 votes. Choose Matteo for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring. Choose Paradox for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Matteo or Paradox?

They last about the same: Matteo 70/100, Paradox 70/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Matteo or Paradox?

Projection is very close: Matteo 63/100, Paradox 62/100 for sillage.

Do Matteo and Paradox smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Vanilla, Sea Notes, Ylang-Ylang and Cardamom.

What are the notes in Matteo and Paradox?

Matteo has top notes of Vanilla and Sea Notes, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Cardamom and Amber, a base of Sandalwood and Patchouli. Paradox has top notes of Melon, Sea Notes, Cassis and Marigold, heart notes of Cypress, Galbanum, Ylang-Ylang and Cedar, a base of Caramel, Patchouli, Vanilla and Tahitian Vetiver.