Fragrance comparison

Nightshaded vs Paradox for Men

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 90 ratings analysed

Nightshaded

For Strange Women

5.002 votes

Rank #43,976 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

34%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Paradox for Men

Jacomo

3.8888 votes

Rank #12,574 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Paradox for Men takes 4 of 4 categories.

Nightshaded
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Paradox for Men
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Nightshaded0/4

Paradox for Men4/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

NightshadedFor Strange Women

Paradox for MenJacomo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 6%Had 0%Want 94%

3.88/ 5 · 88 votes

Have 31%Had 37%Want 32%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

32%Love

43%Like

7%Ok

17%Dislike

1%Hate

88 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityParadox for Men

SillageParadox for Men

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value56

Category winnerParadox for MenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

aromatic83%

green65%

herbal48%

anis30%

woody100%

aromatic92%

tropical84%

fresh spicy77%

citrus69%

sweet61%

Scent match34%Clearly different · both fresh spicy and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

TarragonPepperBasil

Heart

TarTomato

Base

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Top

PomeloMangoBasilMandarin OrangePepperGreen Notes

Heart

MangosteenCardamomCedarHoney

Base

OakmossVetiverSandalwoodAmberVanillaMusk

InformationalShared notesPepper and Basil. 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

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night–

Spring93

Summer100

Fall80

Winter33

Day100

Night60

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men79

Unisex21

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#43,976

PerfumerJill McKeever

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#12,574

PerfumerChristine Nagel

Launched—

Reviews13

Category winnerParadox for MenHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Nightshaded opens with a sharp, crushed burst of tarragon, black pepper, and fresh basil leaves. It feels cool and damp, like stepping into a shadowed vegetable garden after midnight rain. Within minutes, green tomato vine and dark tomato tar emerge, giving the scent a raw, savory bitterness. The greenness settles int…

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Paradox for Men by Jacomo centers on a woody, aromatic profile that balances tropical fruit notes with a resinous, honeyed dry-down. Launched in 1999, it functions as a versatile, distinct choice for casual spring or summer daytime wear, offering a refreshing citrus opening followed by a grounded, mossy base that perf…

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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, Nightshaded or Paradox for Men?

Paradox for Men takes 4 of 4 categories. Nightshaded is rated 5.00/5 from 2 votes; Paradox for Men is rated 3.88/5 from 88 votes. Choose Nightshaded for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Paradox for Men for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Nightshaded or Paradox for Men?

Paradox for Men lasts longest (Paradox for Men 66/100, Nightshaded 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Nightshaded or Paradox for Men?

Paradox for Men projects furthest (Paradox for Men 64/100, Nightshaded 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Nightshaded and Paradox for Men smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Pepper and Basil.

Is Nightshaded or Paradox for Men better for summer or winter?

Nightshaded suits daytime wear; Paradox for Men suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Nightshaded and Paradox for Men?

Nightshaded has top notes of Tarragon, Pepper and Basil, heart notes of Tar and Tomato. Paradox for Men has top notes of Pomelo, Mango, Basil and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Mangosteen, Cardamom, Cedar and Honey, a base of Oakmoss, Vetiver, Sandalwood and Amber.