Fragrance comparison

Paradoxical vs Patrick

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 317 ratings analysed

Paradoxical

Sly John's Lab

3.4337 votes

Rank #46,523 AromaticGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

30%scent match

Clearly different

6 wins

Patrick

SpongeBob Squarepants

4.64280 votes

Rank #25,850 MarineAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Patrick takes 6 of 7 categories.

Paradoxical
Choose it for a aromatic and green character. Wins on versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Patrick
Choose it for a marine and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Paradoxical1/7

Patrick6/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ParadoxicalSly John's Lab

PatrickSpongeBob Squarepants

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.43/ 5 · 37 votes

Have 29%Had 15%Want 57%

4.64/ 5 · 280 votes

Have 84%Had 16%Want 0%

Category winnerPatrickRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

14%Love

41%Like

24%Ok

19%Dislike

3%Hate

37 votes

83%Love

8%Like

3%Ok

4%Dislike

3%Hate

280 votes

Category winnerPatrickMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate61

⏱ Longevity92

〰 Sillage90

♥ Love / hate91

Category winners

LongevityPatrick

SillagePatrick

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value65

¤ Price value92

Category winnerPatrickBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

green92%

fresh spicy84%

lavender77%

amber69%

citrus61%

marine100%

aromatic92%

aquatic84%

salty77%

green69%

floral61%

Scent match30%Clearly different · both aromatic and green

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

MintAppleLemonCardamomBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

LavenderIncenseJuniperYlang-Ylang

Base5-7 hrs

Tonka BeanMossVetiverAmberCedar

Top

SeagrassSea NotesAppleCitrusesFreesia

Heart

SaltMintWater LilyWatery CyclamenRose

Base

MossVetiverWhite MuskSandalwood

InformationalShared notesMint, Apple, Moss and Vetiver. Durations are only published for Paradoxical, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring75

Summer100

Fall92

Winter42

Day100

Night33

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter90

Day–

Night–

Category winnerParadoxicalMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men67

Unisex28

Women6

Men47

Unisex47

Women6

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#46,523

PerfumerDominique Moellhausen

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#25,850

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerPatrickHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Paradoxical by Sly John's Lab delivers a crisp, clean aromatic profile that feels familiar and easy to wear right away. The scent opens with a cooling blast of crushed green mint, tart green apple, and bright bergamot that quickly sharpens into a fresh, barbershop style heart. Herbal lavender and piney juniper berries…

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Patrick by SpongeBob Squarepants is a lively marine and aromatic eau de toilette that opens with a splash of crisp green apple, zesty citruses, and fresh seagrass. As the initial spray settles, the fragrance reveals a breezy heart of cool mint, sea salt, and soft water lily that smells clean and invigorating. The base…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Paradoxical or Patrick?

Patrick takes 6 of 7 categories. Paradoxical is rated 3.43/5 from 37 votes; Patrick is rated 4.64/5 from 280 votes. Choose Paradoxical for a aromatic and green character. Wins on versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Patrick for a marine and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Paradoxical or Patrick?

Patrick lasts longest (Patrick 92/100, Paradoxical 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Paradoxical or Patrick?

Patrick projects furthest (Patrick 90/100, Paradoxical 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Paradoxical and Patrick smell similar?

Clearly different: a 30% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and green accords. Common notes include Mint, Apple, Moss and Vetiver.

Is Paradoxical or Patrick better for summer or winter?

For summer, Paradoxical is the stronger pick. For winter, Patrick is the stronger pick. Paradoxical suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Paradoxical and Patrick?

Paradoxical has top notes of Mint, Apple, Lemon and Cardamom, heart notes of Lavender, Incense, Juniper and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Tonka Bean, Moss, Vetiver and Amber. Patrick has top notes of Seagrass, Sea Notes, Apple and Citruses, heart notes of Salt, Mint, Water Lily and Watery Cyclamen, a base of Moss, Vetiver, White Musk and Sandalwood.