Fragrance comparison

Paradox vs Stormy Day

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

Updated 21 Oct 2026 94 ratings analysed

5 wins

Paradox

West World

4.8126 votes

Rank #23,289 PowderyViolet

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49%scent match

Some overlap

Stormy Day

Zara

3.6268 votes

Rank #15,501 VioletPowdery

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Paradox takes 5 of 7 categories.

Paradox
Choose it for a powdery and violet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, evening wear.
Stormy Day
Choose it for a violet and powdery character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Paradox5/7

Stormy Day2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ParadoxWest World

Stormy DayZara

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.81/ 5 · 26 votes

Have 46%Had 1%Want 53%

3.62/ 5 · 68 votes

Have 48%Had 18%Want 34%

Category winnerParadoxRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

81%Love

19%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

26 votes

18%Love

50%Like

24%Ok

4%Dislike

4%Hate

50 votes

Category winnerParadoxMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate95

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityParadox

SillageParadox

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value67

¤ Price value79

Category winnerStormy DayBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

violet92%

woody84%

iris77%

fresh spicy69%

warm spicy61%

violet100%

powdery88%

cacao77%

warm spicy65%

fresh spicy53%

floral42%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both violet, powdery and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

NeroliBlack PepperCardamomCarrot Seeds

Heart

IrisVioletGeraniumMate

Base

CedarAmberSandalwoodPatchouli

Notes

VioletCacaoBlack Pepper

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesBlack Pepper and Violet. 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

Summer76

Fall95

Winter100

Day91

Night100

Spring100

Summer53

Fall75

Winter22

Day100

Night64

Category winnerParadoxMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men82

Unisex18

Women0

Men69

Unisex31

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,289

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#15,501

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews13

Category winnerStormy DayHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Paradox opens with neroli, black pepper and cardamom, then settles into a powdery iris and violet heart over smooth woods, amber and patchouli. It reads clean, spiced and slightly earthy rather than overly sweet. On skin, it often comes across as a modern woody floral with a masculine tilt. If you enjoy the polished i…

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Stormy Day by Zara is a straightforward aromatic-spicy blend centered on violet, cacao, and black pepper. It leans into a powdery sweetness that feels approachable for daily wear. While it captures a fresh, modern aesthetic, the performance often sits in the moderate range, making it a reliable choice for casual sprin…

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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, Paradox or Stormy Day?

Paradox takes 5 of 7 categories. Paradox is rated 4.81/5 from 26 votes; Stormy Day is rated 3.62/5 from 68 votes. Choose Paradox for a powdery and violet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Stormy Day for a violet and powdery character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Paradox or Stormy Day?

Paradox lasts longest (Paradox 70/100, Stormy Day 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Paradox or Stormy Day?

Paradox projects furthest (Paradox 61/100, Stormy Day 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Paradox and Stormy Day smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share violet, powdery and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Black Pepper and Violet.

Is Paradox or Stormy Day better for summer or winter?

For summer, Paradox is the stronger pick. For winter, Paradox is the stronger pick. Paradox suits evening wear; Stormy Day suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Paradox and Stormy Day?

Paradox has top notes of Neroli, Black Pepper, Cardamom and Carrot Seeds, heart notes of Iris, Violet, Geranium and Mate, a base of Cedar, Amber, Sandalwood and Patchouli. Stormy Day features Violet, Cacao and Black Pepper.