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Paradigme vs Rose On Fire

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

Updated 2,374 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

  • Paradigme

    Choose it for a amber and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

  • Rose On Fire

    Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall.

Paradigme2/4
Rose On Fire2/4
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Paradigme
Sillage & projection
Rose On Fire
Value for money
Rose On Fire
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
ParadigmePrada
Rose On FireMahdi Perfumes
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.75/ 5 · 2,373 votes
Have 92%Had 8%Want 0%
4.00/ 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
38%Love
25%Like
18%Ok
10%Dislike
8%Hate

2,373 votes

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
⏱ Longevity64
〰 Sillage52
♥ Love / hate69
⏱ Longevity60
〰 Sillage75
♥ Love / hate75
Category winners

LongevityParadigme

SillageRose On Fire

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value37
¤ Price value75
Category winnerRose On FireBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
amber100%
fresh spicy96%
aromatic79%
woody75%
balsamic72%
citrus67%
woody100%
aromatic90%
fresh spicy80%
warm spicy70%
amber60%
rose50%
Scent match54%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top15-30 mins
Calabrian bergamotMusk
Heart2-4 hrs
Bourbon GeraniumRose Geranium
Base6-8+ hrs
BenzoinPeru BalsamGuaiac Wood
Top
Black CurrantBergamotCypressCardamomBlack Pepper
Heart
Turkish RoseBourbon Geranium
Base
OlibanumBirchGuaiac WoodPatchouliHaitian VetiverCedarBenzoin
InformationalShared notesCalabrian bergamot, Bourbon Geranium, Benzoin and Guaiac Wood. Durations are only published for Paradigme, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer74
Fall0
Winter64
Day100
Night77
Spring0
Summer0
Fall100
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men86
Unisex12
Women2
Men100
Unisex0
Women0
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#33,157

PerfumerBruno Jovanovic, Marie Salamagne, Nicolas Bonneville

Launched2025

Reviews0

Overall rank#66,101

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerParadigmeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Prada 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…

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Rose On Fire by Mahdi Perfumes starts with a sharp splash of dark black currant and bergamot, backed by a cool cypress breeze. This unisex scent settles into a dry woodiness, suitable for cool autumn evenings. It offers an easygoing, accessible rose profile that does not feel overly delicate or classic.

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.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Paradigme or Rose On Fire?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Paradigme is rated 3.75/5 from 2,373 votes; Rose On Fire is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Paradigme for a amber and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Rose On Fire for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall.

Which lasts longer, Paradigme or Rose On Fire?

Paradigme lasts longest (Paradigme 64/100, Rose On Fire 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Paradigme or Rose On Fire?

Rose On Fire projects furthest (Rose On Fire 75/100, Paradigme 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Paradigme and Rose On Fire smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Calabrian bergamot, Bourbon Geranium, Benzoin and Guaiac Wood.

Is Paradigme or Rose On Fire better for summer or winter?

Paradigme suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Paradigme and Rose On Fire?

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. Rose On Fire has top notes of Black Currant, Bergamot, Cypress and Cardamom, heart notes of Turkish Rose and Bourbon Geranium, a base of Olibanum, Birch, Guaiac Wood and Patchouli.

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