Fragrance comparison

Mezzo vs Floral Passion

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 31 ratings analysed

6 wins

Mezzo

Paris Elysees

4.3520 votes

Rank #51,893 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

50%scent match

Some overlap

Floral Passion

Dilís Parfum

2.8211 votes

Rank #73,193 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mezzo takes 6 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.
Floral Passion
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Mezzo6/6

Floral Passion0/6

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MezzoParis Elysees

Floral PassionDilís Parfum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.35/ 5 · 20 votes

Have 28%Had 34%Want 38%

2.82/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 49%Had 23%Want 29%

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

0%Love

27%Like

36%Ok

27%Dislike

9%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate45

Category winners

LongevityMezzo

SillageMezzo

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value84

¤ Price value83

Category winnerMezzoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy90%

woody80%

mossy70%

amber60%

white floral50%

citrus100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

fresh spicy77%

rose69%

sweet61%

Scent match50%Some overlap · 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

LimePink PepperJuniper

Heart30 to 60 minutes

RoseJasmineNutmeg

Base1 to 2 hours

CedarVetiverMuskAmberLeather

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

Spring100

Summer100

Fall17

Winter0

Day100

Night20

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men91

Unisex0

Women9

Men0

Unisex17

Women83

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#51,893

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#73,193

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMezzoHigher 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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Dilís Parfum Floral Passion is an oriental woody fragrance for women that takes an unexpected, crisp direction. It opens with sharp lime, prickly pink pepper, and piney juniper berries, giving the first spray an aromatic burst reminiscent of a chilled tonic. As the initial brightness settles, a floral core of rose and…

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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 Floral Passion?

Mezzo takes 6 of 6 categories. Mezzo is rated 4.35/5 from 20 votes; Floral Passion is rated 2.82/5 from 11 votes. Choose Mezzo for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Floral Passion for a citrus and woody character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Mezzo or Floral Passion?

Mezzo lasts longest (Mezzo 71/100, Floral Passion 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mezzo or Floral Passion?

Mezzo projects furthest (Mezzo 67/100, Floral Passion 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mezzo and Floral Passion smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Lime, Juniper, Jasmine and Nutmeg.

Is Mezzo or Floral Passion better for summer or winter?

Mezzo suits evening wear; Floral Passion suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Mezzo and Floral Passion?

Mezzo has top notes of Thyme and Lime, heart notes of Juniper, Jasmine and Nutmeg, a base of Moss, Amber and Sandalowood. Floral Passion has top notes of Lime, Pink Pepper and Juniper, heart notes of Rose, Jasmine and Nutmeg, a base of Cedar, Vetiver, Musk and Amber.