Fragrance comparison

No. 2 Extreme vs Paradiso

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 203 ratings analysed

3 wins

No. 2 Extreme

Aus Liebe zum Duft

4.26202 votes

Rank #3,612 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

Paradiso

Dermacol

5.001 votes

Rank #53,670 CitrusWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No. 2 Extreme takes 3 of 4 categories.

No. 2 Extreme
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Paradiso
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

No. 2 Extreme3/4

Paradiso1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: No. 2 Extreme
Sillage & projection: No. 2 Extreme
Value for money: Paradiso
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: No. 2 Extreme

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

No. 2 ExtremeAus Liebe zum Duft

ParadisoDermacol

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.26/ 5 · 202 votes

Have 25%Had 9%Want 66%

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 50%Had 0%Want 50%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

71%Love

29%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity86

〰 Sillage78

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityNo. 2 Extreme

SillageNo. 2 Extreme

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value72

¤ Price value75

Category winnerParadisoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

warm spicy92%

leather84%

citrus77%

powdery69%

animalic61%

citrus100%

white floral92%

woody84%

aromatic77%

powdery69%

amber61%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both woody, citrus and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Black CurrantGrapefruitBergamotGingerSaffronLimeCherry

Heart

IrisVioletBlack PepperCloveRed PepperFig LeafRoseJasmine

Base

LeatherAmberSandalwoodVetiverCedarVanillaPatchouliIncense

Top15-30 mins

GrapefruitBergamotLemon

Heart2-4 hrs

Lily of the ValleyJasmineVioletCedar

Base5-8 hrs

Tonka BeanWhite MuskVetiverAmber

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Bergamot, Violet and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Paradiso, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer50

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night100

Spring100

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night35

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex0

Women50

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Casual 40%Work 36%Date 13%Party 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,612

PerfumerMarcus Betzer

Launched—

Reviews45

Overall rank#53,670

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerNo. 2 ExtremeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

No. 2 Extreme is a woody, spicy leather fragrance with a bright fruit and citrus lift at the start. Black currant, grapefruit, lime and ginger give the opening bite, while iris, violet and pepper move it into a drier, more textured heart. The base is the main event: leather, amber, woods, incense, patchouli and tonka …

Reviews →

Dermacol Paradiso is an energizing unisex fragrance that centers on the brisk contrast between sunny citrus fruits and calming woods. The scent opens with a lively splash of yellow lemon, tart grapefruit, and bitter bergamot, cutting through morning air with instant clarity. As the initial sharpness calms, a blooming …

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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, No. 2 Extreme or Paradiso?

No. 2 Extreme takes 3 of 4 categories. No. 2 Extreme is rated 4.26/5 from 202 votes; Paradiso is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose No. 2 Extreme for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Paradiso for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, No. 2 Extreme or Paradiso?

No. 2 Extreme lasts longest (No. 2 Extreme 86/100, Paradiso 80/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, No. 2 Extreme or Paradiso?

No. 2 Extreme projects furthest (No. 2 Extreme 78/100, Paradiso 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do No. 2 Extreme and Paradiso smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, citrus and powdery accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Bergamot, Violet and Jasmine.

Is No. 2 Extreme or Paradiso better for summer or winter?

No. 2 Extreme suits day or night wear; Paradiso suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in No. 2 Extreme and Paradiso?

No. 2 Extreme has top notes of Black Currant, Grapefruit, Bergamot and Ginger, heart notes of Iris, Violet, Black Pepper and Clove, a base of Leather, Amber, Sandalwood and Vetiver. Paradiso has top notes of Grapefruit, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Lily of the Valley, Jasmine, Violet and Cedar, a base of Tonka Bean, White Musk, Vetiver and Amber.