Fragrance comparison

Mezzo vs Fresh Unisex

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 39 ratings analysed

4 wins

Mezzo

Paris Elysees

4.3520 votes

Rank #52,166 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

36%scent match

Some overlap

Fresh Unisex

BellaVita

3.8919 votes

Rank #50,624 WoodyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mezzo takes 4 of 5 categories.

Mezzo
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Fresh Unisex
Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Mezzo4/5

Fresh Unisex1/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MezzoParis Elysees

Fresh UnisexBellaVita

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.35/ 5 · 20 votes

Have 28%Had 34%Want 38%

3.89/ 5 · 19 votes

Have 85%Had 7%Want 7%

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

26%Love

42%Like

26%Ok

5%Dislike

0%Hate

19 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity47

〰 Sillage40

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityMezzo

SillageMezzo

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value84

¤ Price value80

Category winnerMezzoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy90%

woody80%

mossy70%

amber60%

white floral50%

woody100%

fresh spicy92%

citrus84%

patchouli77%

earthy69%

powdery61%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both fresh spicy and woody

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

Top

OrangeBergamotMandarinJasmineCitrusLimeOrange Blossom

Heart

NutmegAquatic notesFloral NotesRosemaryOzonic notes

Base

PatchouliCedarAmberMuskMoss

InformationalShared notesLime, Jasmine, Nutmeg and Moss. Durations are only published for Mezzo, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring45

Summer18

Fall100

Winter100

Day60

Night100

Spring62

Summer100

Fall23

Winter15

Day100

Night64

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men91

Unisex0

Women9

Men33

Unisex67

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#52,166

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#50,624

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerFresh UnisexHigher 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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BellaVita Fresh Unisex starts with bright mandarin and lime before settling into clean rosemary and patchouli. It is a light fragrance built for casual summer days when you need a quick spray after a workout or before running weekend errands. The scent sits close to the skin, keeping you feeling clean without projecti…

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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 Fresh Unisex?

Mezzo takes 4 of 5 categories. Mezzo is rated 4.35/5 from 20 votes; Fresh Unisex is rated 3.89/5 from 19 votes. Choose Mezzo for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Fresh Unisex for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Mezzo or Fresh Unisex?

Mezzo lasts longest (Mezzo 71/100, Fresh Unisex 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mezzo or Fresh Unisex?

Mezzo projects furthest (Mezzo 67/100, Fresh Unisex 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mezzo and Fresh Unisex smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Lime, Jasmine, Nutmeg and Moss.

Is Mezzo or Fresh Unisex better for summer or winter?

Mezzo suits evening wear; Fresh Unisex suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Mezzo and Fresh Unisex?

Mezzo has top notes of Thyme and Lime, heart notes of Juniper, Jasmine and Nutmeg, a base of Moss, Amber and Sandalowood. Fresh Unisex has top notes of Orange, Bergamot, Mandarin and Jasmine, heart notes of Nutmeg, Aquatic notes, Floral Notes and Rosemary, a base of Patchouli, Cedar, Amber and Musk.