Fragrance comparison

Nude Effect vs Paris

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 5 ratings analysed

2 wins

Nude Effect

Voluspa

3.504 votes

Rank #54,530 MuskyPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

31%scent match

Clearly different

Paris

M. Asam

4.001 votes

Rank #58,748 White FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Nude Effect takes 2 of 3 categories.

Nude Effect
Choose it for a musky and powdery character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Paris
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Nude Effect2/3

Paris1/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Nude EffectVoluspa

ParisM. Asam

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.50/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 6%Had 6%Want 88%

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 20%Had 0%Want 80%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

50%Like

50%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

0%Love

100%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

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate63

⏱ Longevity20

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityNude Effect

SillageParis

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

musky100%

powdery86%

vanilla72%

sweet58%

amber44%

woody30%

white floral100%

citrus92%

vanilla84%

fresh spicy77%

warm spicy69%

woody61%

Scent match31%Clearly different · both vanilla and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

MuskTonka BeanSandalwoodOrange BlossomJasmineLime

No top / heart / base split published

Top

BergamotLimePepper

Heart

JasmineLilyCarnationOrange Blossom

Base

CedarMuskVanilaTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesMusk, Tonka Bean, Orange Blossom and Jasmine. 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

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Spring50

Summer0

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#54,530

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#58,748

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerNude EffectHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Nude Effect is a soft musky skin scent built around orange blossom, salted jasmine, tonka and sandalwood. It opens with a light citrus-floral touch, then settles into powdery vanilla amber and clean musk. Early wearer feedback points to an intimate, close-to-skin style. If you like subtle, comforting scents that stay …

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Paris by M. Asam is a light floral scent built on bergamot, jasmine, and vanilla. It is a soft, romantic option for daily office wear or casual weekend outings during the mild spring season. The fragrance relies on a classic bouquet of white flowers anchored by warm, sweet base notes, making it a gentle choice for tho…

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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, Nude Effect or Paris?

Nude Effect takes 2 of 3 categories. Nude Effect is rated 3.50/5 from 4 votes; Paris is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Nude Effect for a musky and powdery character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Paris for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Nude Effect or Paris?

Nude Effect lasts longest (Nude Effect 40/100, Paris 20/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Nude Effect or Paris?

Paris projects furthest (Paris 50/100, Nude Effect 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Nude Effect and Paris smell similar?

Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share vanilla and woody accords. Common notes include Musk, Tonka Bean, Orange Blossom and Jasmine.

Is Nude Effect or Paris better for summer or winter?

Nude Effect suits daytime wear; Paris suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Nude Effect and Paris?

Nude Effect features Musk, Tonka Bean, Sandalwood, Orange Blossom and Jasmine. Paris has top notes of Bergamot, Lime and Pepper, heart notes of Jasmine, Lily, Carnation and Orange Blossom, a base of Cedar, Musk, Vanila and Tonka Bean.