Fragrance comparison

Mezzo vs Selective IV

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 40 ratings analysed

3 wins

Mezzo

Paris Elysees

4.3520 votes

Rank #52,166 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

62%scent match

Closely related

Selective IV

Attar Collection

3.7520 votes

Rank #44,255 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mezzo takes 3 of 5 categories.

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

Mezzo3/5

Selective IV2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MezzoParis Elysees

Selective IVAttar Collection

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.35/ 5 · 20 votes

Have 28%Had 34%Want 38%

3.75/ 5 · 20 votes

Have 29%Had 19%Want 53%

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

20%Love

60%Like

0%Ok

15%Dislike

5%Hate

20 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage74

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityMezzo

SillageSelective IV

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value84

¤ Price value44

Category winnerMezzoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy90%

woody80%

mossy70%

amber60%

white floral50%

fresh spicy100%

aromatic88%

woody77%

earthy65%

mossy53%

patchouli42%

Scent match62%Closely related · both fresh spicy, aromatic 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

Notes

JuniperMossNutmegPatchouliLeatherWhite PepperAmberTonka Bean

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesJuniper, Nutmeg, Moss and Amber. 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

Spring100

Summer25

Fall25

Winter50

Day100

Night20

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men91

Unisex0

Women9

Men25

Unisex75

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#52,166

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#44,255

PerfumerAbdullah Mohsen Bin Shaya

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerSelective IVHigher 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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Selective IV is a dry, green-spicy leather with an aromatic edge rather than a heavy suede feel. Juniper, white pepper and nutmeg give it a brisk opening, while moss, patchouli, amber and tonka add an earthy, slightly warm base. It usually suits someone who likes sharper woody scents with texture and presence. The lea…

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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 Selective IV?

Mezzo takes 3 of 5 categories. Mezzo is rated 4.35/5 from 20 votes; Selective IV is rated 3.75/5 from 20 votes. Choose Mezzo for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Selective IV for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Mezzo or Selective IV?

Mezzo lasts longest (Mezzo 71/100, Selective IV 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mezzo or Selective IV?

Selective IV projects furthest (Selective IV 74/100, Mezzo 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mezzo and Selective IV smell similar?

Closely related: a 62% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Juniper, Nutmeg, Moss and Amber.

Is Mezzo or Selective IV better for summer or winter?

Mezzo suits evening wear; Selective IV suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Mezzo and Selective IV?

Mezzo has top notes of Thyme and Lime, heart notes of Juniper, Jasmine and Nutmeg, a base of Moss, Amber and Sandalowood. Selective IV features Juniper, Moss, Nutmeg, Patchouli and Leather.