Fragrance comparison

Mezzo vs Attimo

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 83 ratings analysed

4 wins

Mezzo

Paris Elysees

4.3520 votes

Rank #51,893 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

73%scent match

Closely related

Attimo

Paris Elysees

3.6763 votes

Rank #38,640 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mezzo takes 4 of 6 categories.

Mezzo
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Attimo
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Mezzo4/6

Attimo2/6

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MezzoParis Elysees

AttimoParis Elysees

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.35/ 5 · 20 votes

Have 28%Had 34%Want 38%

3.67/ 5 · 63 votes

Have 60%Had 27%Want 13%

Category winnerMezzoRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

45%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

5%Hate

20 votes · too few to score

27%Love

32%Like

27%Ok

10%Dislike

5%Hate

63 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityMezzo

SillageMezzo

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value84

¤ Price value92

Category winnerAttimoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy90%

woody80%

mossy70%

amber60%

white floral50%

woody100%

aromatic91%

fresh spicy83%

mossy74%

earthy65%

citrus56%

Scent match73%Closely related · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

ThymeLime

Heart2 to 4 hours

JuniperJasmineNutmeg

Base5 to 8 hours

MossAmberSandalowood

Top15 to 30 minutes

LemonThyme

Heart1 to 2 hours

JuniperNutmegJasmine

Base3 to 5 hours

MossSandalwoodAmber

Category winnerMezzoLongest dry-down: 5 to 8 hours

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring45

Summer18

Fall100

Winter100

Day60

Night100

Spring53

Summer15

Fall93

Winter100

Day36

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men91

Unisex0

Women9

Men94

Unisex4

Women2

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#51,893

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#38,640

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAttimoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mezzo by Paris Elysees is a classic aromatic fragrance for men, originally released in 2014. It opens with a sharp burst of tart lime balanced by dry, herbal thyme. As the citrus settles, the heart reveals crisp juniper berries, warm culinary nutmeg, and a clean touch of jasmine petal. The base shifts into a tradition…

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Attimo by Paris Elysees is an aromatic spicy masculine fragrance built on a crisp contrast between zesty brightness and earthy woods. It opens with sharp lemon and herbal thyme, creating an immediate fresh feel that wakes up the senses. As the citrus settles, the heart introduces piney juniper and warm nutmeg, softene…

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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, Mezzo or Attimo?

Mezzo takes 4 of 6 categories. Mezzo is rated 4.35/5 from 20 votes; Attimo is rated 3.67/5 from 63 votes. Choose Mezzo for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Attimo for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Mezzo or Attimo?

Mezzo lasts longest (Mezzo 71/100, Attimo 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mezzo or Attimo?

Mezzo projects furthest (Mezzo 67/100, Attimo 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mezzo and Attimo smell similar?

Closely related: a 73% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Thyme, Juniper, Jasmine and Nutmeg.

Is Mezzo or Attimo better for summer or winter?

Mezzo suits evening wear; Attimo suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Mezzo and Attimo?

Mezzo has top notes of Thyme and Lime, heart notes of Juniper, Jasmine and Nutmeg, a base of Moss, Amber and Sandalowood. Attimo has top notes of Lemon and Thyme, heart notes of Juniper, Nutmeg and Jasmine, a base of Moss, Sandalwood and Amber.