Fragrance comparison

Paradoxical vs Wanted

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 6,598 ratings analysed

Paradoxical

Sly John's Lab

3.4337 votes

Rank #46,632 AromaticGreen

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56%scent match

Closely related

6 wins

Wanted

Azzaro

4.026,561 votes

Rank #608 AromaticFresh Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Wanted takes 6 of 7 categories.

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

Paradoxical1/7

Wanted6/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ParadoxicalSly John's Lab

WantedAzzaro

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.43/ 5 · 37 votes

Have 29%Had 15%Want 57%

4.02/ 5 · 6,561 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

Category winnerWantedRating 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

33%Love

41%Like

9%Ok

15%Dislike

2%Hate

4,961 votes

Category winnerWantedMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate61

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityWanted

SillageWanted

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value65

¤ Price value69

Category winnerWantedBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

green92%

fresh spicy84%

lavender77%

amber69%

citrus61%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

fresh84%

citrus77%

amber69%

woody61%

Scent match56%Closely related · both aromatic, fresh spicy and amber

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

LemonGingerLavenderMint

Heart

AppleGuatemalan CardamomJuniperGeranium

Base

Tonka BeanAmberwoodHaitian Vetiver

InformationalShared notesMint, Apple, Lemon and Lavender. 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

Winter66

Day–

Night–

Category winnerParadoxicalMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men67

Unisex28

Women6

Men92

Unisex7

Women1

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#46,632

PerfumerDominique Moellhausen

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#608

PerfumerFabrice Pellegrin, Olivier Cresp

Launched—

Reviews559

Category winnerWantedHigher 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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Wanted by Azzaro is a high-energy aromatic fragrance designed for men who want a bold presence. It opens with a zesty blast of lemon and ginger, shifting into a crisp apple and cardamom heart that feels modern and playful. With its reliable longevity and strong projection, this woody-spicy scent is an easy grab for da…

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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 Wanted?

Wanted takes 6 of 7 categories. Paradoxical is rated 3.43/5 from 37 votes; Wanted is rated 4.02/5 from 6,561 votes. Choose Paradoxical for a aromatic and green character. Wins on versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Wanted for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Paradoxical or Wanted?

Wanted lasts longest (Wanted 75/100, Paradoxical 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Paradoxical or Wanted?

Wanted projects furthest (Wanted 67/100, Paradoxical 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Paradoxical and Wanted smell similar?

Closely related: a 56% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and amber accords. Common notes include Mint, Apple, Lemon and Lavender.

Is Paradoxical or Wanted better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Paradoxical and Wanted?

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. Wanted has top notes of Lemon, Ginger, Lavender and Mint, heart notes of Apple, Guatemalan Cardamom, Juniper and Geranium, a base of Tonka Bean, Amberwood and Haitian Vetiver.