Paradigme vs MV
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
26%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
MV takes 3 of 5 categories.
ParadigmeChoose it for a amber and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
MVChoose it for a white floral and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Paradigme2/5
MV3/5
- Ratings & consensus
- MV
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- MV
- Sillage & projection
- MV
- Value for money
- Paradigme
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Paradigme
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
ParadigmePradaMVNimere ParfumsWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.75/ 5 · 2,373 votes
Have 92%Had 8%Want 0%
4.19/ 5 · 16 votes
Have 24%Had 18%Want 58%
Category winnerMVRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate38%Love
25%Like
18%Ok
10%Dislike
8%Hate
2,373 votes
38%Love
50%Like
6%Ok
6%Dislike
0%Hate
16 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityMV
SillageMV
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerParadigmeBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothamber100%
fresh spicy96%
aromatic79%
woody75%
balsamic72%
citrus67%
white floral100%
floral92%
amber84%
sweet77%
warm spicy69%
fresh spicy61%
Scent match26%Clearly different · both amber and fresh spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15-30 mins
Calabrian bergamotMusk
Heart2-4 hrs
Bourbon GeraniumRose Geranium
Base6-8+ hrs
BenzoinPeru BalsamGuaiac Wood
Top
ArtemisiaPink PepperBergamot
Heart
LilyLily-of-the-ValleyYlang-YlangJasmineNeroliOrchidAlgerian GeraniumHortensia
Base
ChampacaNutmegClovesMuskLabdanumMyrrhPeru BalsamOakmoss
InformationalShared notesCalabrian bergamot, Musk and Peru Balsam. Durations are only published for Paradigme, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer74
Fall0
Winter64
Day100
Night77
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter0
Day100
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#33,157
PerfumerBruno Jovanovic, Marie Salamagne, Nicolas Bonneville
Launched2025
Reviews0
Overall rank#49,767
PerfumerMegan Virtanen, Nikolay Eremin
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerParadigmeHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotPrada Paradigme delivers a clean, modern twist on resinous masculine perfumery. The bergamot flashes immediately. Its initial burst combines sunny Calabrian citrus with clean, sheer musk, cutting briskly through morning air before yielding to green Bourbon geranium and rose geranium. It feels crisp. Do not expect sti…
Reviews →MV by Nimere Parfums is an ambitious floral composition that leans on a heavy base of champaca, myrrh, and benzoin. Launched in 2015, this unisex fragrance behaves like a vintage-inspired scent, focusing on deep, resinous transitions. It is best suited for cooler evenings when you want a perfume that lingers long and …
Reviews →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, Paradigme or MV?
MV takes 3 of 5 categories. Paradigme is rated 3.75/5 from 2,373 votes; MV is rated 4.19/5 from 16 votes. Choose Paradigme for a amber and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose MV for a white floral and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Which lasts longer, Paradigme or MV?
MV lasts longest (MV 68/100, Paradigme 64/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Paradigme or MV?
MV projects furthest (MV 61/100, Paradigme 52/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Paradigme and MV smell similar?
Clearly different: a 26% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Calabrian bergamot, Musk and Peru Balsam.
Is Paradigme or MV better for summer or winter?
Paradigme suits daytime wear; MV suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Paradigme and MV?
Paradigme has top notes of Calabrian bergamot and Musk, heart notes of Bourbon Geranium and Rose Geranium, a base of Benzoin, Peru Balsam and Guaiac Wood. MV has top notes of Artemisia, Pink Pepper and Bergamot, heart notes of Lily, Lily-of-the-Valley, Ylang-Ylang and Jasmine, a base of Champaca, Nutmeg, Cloves and Musk.
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