Paradox for Men vs Tom Ford for Men
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
55%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Paradox for Men takes 5 of 7 categories.
Paradox for MenChoose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Tom Ford for MenChoose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in spring.
Paradox for Men5/7
Tom Ford for Men2/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Tom Ford for Men
- Community sentiment
- Tom Ford for Men
- Longevity
- Paradox for Men
- Sillage & projection
- Paradox for Men
- Value for money
- Paradox for Men
- Versatility
- Paradox for Men
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Paradox for Men
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Paradox for MenJacomoTom Ford for MenTom FordWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.88/ 5 · 88 votes
Have 31%Had 37%Want 32%
4.06/ 5 · 2,452 votes
Have 69%Had 31%Want 0%
Category winnerTom Ford for MenRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate32%Love
43%Like
7%Ok
17%Dislike
1%Hate
88 votes
35%Love
48%Like
6%Ok
10%Dislike
1%Hate
2,452 votes
Category winnerTom Ford for MenMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityParadox for Men
SillageParadox for Men
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerParadox for MenBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
aromatic92%
tropical84%
fresh spicy77%
citrus69%
sweet61%
citrus100%
fresh spicy92%
woody84%
aromatic77%
fresh69%
tobacco61%
Scent match55%Closely related · both woody, aromatic and fresh spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
PomeloMangoBasilMandarin OrangePepperGreen Notes
Heart
MangosteenCardamomCedarHoney
Base
OakmossVetiverSandalwoodAmberVanillaMusk
Top
Lemon Leaf OilGingerMandarin OrangeBergamotBasilViolet Leaf
Heart
Tobacco LeafPepperTunisian Orange BlossomGrapefruit blossom
Base
AmberCedarVetiverOakmossVirginian PatchouliLeatherCypriol Oil or Nagarmotha
InformationalShared notesBasil, Mandarin Orange, Pepper and Cedar. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring93
Summer100
Fall80
Winter33
Day100
Night60
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter59
Day–
Night–
Category winnerParadox for MenMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#14,130
PerfumerChristine Nagel
Launched—
Reviews13
Overall rank#27,868
PerfumerYves Cassar
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerParadox for MenHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotParadox for Men by Jacomo centers on a woody, aromatic profile that balances tropical fruit notes with a resinous, honeyed dry-down. Launched in 1999, it functions as a versatile, distinct choice for casual spring or summer daytime wear, offering a refreshing citrus opening followed by a grounded, mossy base that perf…
Reviews →Tom Ford for Men starts with a bright, herbal pop of lemon leaf oil and fresh ginger, giving it a clean, classic barbershop opening. As the initial citrus fizz settles, a warm tobacco leaf and pepper accord takes over, adding a dry, spicy texture that keeps it grounded. The base dries down to a quiet combination of ea…
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, Paradox for Men or Tom Ford for Men?
Paradox for Men takes 5 of 7 categories. Paradox for Men is rated 3.88/5 from 88 votes; Tom Ford for Men is rated 4.06/5 from 2,452 votes. Choose Paradox for Men for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Tom Ford for Men for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, Paradox for Men or Tom Ford for Men?
Paradox for Men lasts longest (Paradox for Men 66/100, Tom Ford for Men 56/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Paradox for Men or Tom Ford for Men?
Paradox for Men projects furthest (Paradox for Men 64/100, Tom Ford for Men 51/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Paradox for Men and Tom Ford for Men smell similar?
Closely related: a 55% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Basil, Mandarin Orange, Pepper and Cedar.
Is Paradox for Men or Tom Ford for Men better for summer or winter?
For summer, Paradox for Men is the stronger pick. For winter, Tom Ford for Men is the stronger pick. Paradox for Men suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Paradox for Men and Tom Ford for Men?
Paradox for Men has top notes of Pomelo, Mango, Basil and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Mangosteen, Cardamom, Cedar and Honey, a base of Oakmoss, Vetiver, Sandalwood and Amber. Tom Ford for Men has top notes of Lemon Leaf Oil, Ginger, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Tobacco Leaf, Pepper, Tunisian Orange Blossom and Grapefruit blossom, a base of Amber, Cedar, Vetiver and Oakmoss.
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