Fragrance comparison

Nero vs Paradise Flowers

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

Updated 13 Oct 2026 499 ratings analysed

6 wins

Nero

Mazzolari

4.07463 votes

Rank #1,685 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

48%scent match

Some overlap

Paradise Flowers

Bi-es

3.3636 votes

Rank #45,060 FruityWhite Floral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Nero takes 6 of 7 categories.

Nero
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
Paradise Flowers
Choose it for a fruity and white floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Nero6/7

Paradise Flowers1/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

NeroMazzolari

Paradise FlowersBi-es

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.07/ 5 · 463 votes

Have 39%Had 22%Want 39%

3.36/ 5 · 36 votes

Have 43%Had 31%Want 25%

Category winnerNeroRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

34%Love

45%Like

11%Ok

8%Dislike

1%Hate

215 votes

8%Love

47%Like

17%Ok

28%Dislike

0%Hate

36 votes

Category winnerNeroMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate59

Category winners

LongevityNero

SillageNero

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value66

¤ Price value88

Category winnerParadise FlowersBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

sweet92%

citrus84%

fresh77%

woody69%

fresh spicy61%

fruity100%

white floral92%

citrus84%

floral77%

fresh spicy69%

musky61%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both fruity, citrus and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

PineappleBlack CurrantBergamotApple

Heart

PatchouliJasmineRose

Base

MuskAmberVanilla

Top

Black CurrantBergamot

Heart

Jasmine

Base

Musk

InformationalShared notesBlack Currant, Bergamot, Jasmine and Musk. 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

Summer93

Fall0

Winter19

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer76

Fall6

Winter0

Day100

Night7

Category winnerNeroMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men81

Unisex16

Women3

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,685

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews81

Overall rank#45,060

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerNeroHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Nero by Mazzolari is a fresh fruity aromatic built around pineapple, black currant, bergamot and apple, with patchouli, musk and amber giving it a clean masculine base. Wearers often describe it as citrus-forward, bright and familiar, with several comparing it to the Aventus style of fruity woods. It suits shoppers wh…

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Paradise Flowers by Bi-es is a bright floral fruity scent tailored for casual daytime wear. It opens with the crisp, tart bite of black currant and bergamot before settling into a clean jasmine heart. The dry-down relies on a straightforward musk base. It feels best suited for someone wanting a fuss-free, modern fragr…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Nero or Paradise Flowers?

Nero takes 6 of 7 categories. Nero is rated 4.07/5 from 463 votes; Paradise Flowers is rated 3.36/5 from 36 votes. Choose Nero for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring. Choose Paradise Flowers for a fruity and white floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Nero or Paradise Flowers?

Nero lasts longest (Nero 73/100, Paradise Flowers 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Nero or Paradise Flowers?

Nero projects furthest (Nero 66/100, Paradise Flowers 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Nero and Paradise Flowers smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, citrus and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Black Currant, Bergamot, Jasmine and Musk.

Is Nero or Paradise Flowers better for summer or winter?

For summer, Nero is the stronger pick. For winter, Nero is the stronger pick. Paradise Flowers suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Nero and Paradise Flowers?

Nero has top notes of Pineapple, Black Currant, Bergamot and Apple, heart notes of Patchouli, Jasmine and Rose, a base of Musk, Amber and Vanilla. Paradise Flowers has top notes of Black Currant and Bergamot, heart notes of Jasmine, a base of Musk.