Fragrance comparison

Paragon vs Mau Elan

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 4,855 ratings analysed

2 wins

Paragon

Initio Parfums Prives

4.194,852 votes

Rank #332 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

64%scent match

Closely related

Mau Elan

Mau Perfume

4.673 votes

Rank #54,281 Fresh SpicyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Paragon takes 2 of 2 categories.

Paragon
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Mau Elan
Choose it for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Best in winter, evening wear.

Paragon2/2

Mau Elan0/2

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ParagonInitio Parfums Prives

Mau ElanMau Perfume

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.19/ 5 · 4,852 votes

Have 84%Had 16%Want 0%

4.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 25%Had 13%Want 63%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

55%Love

26%Like

12%Ok

5%Dislike

2%Hate

3,403 votes

67%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate92

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageParagon

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value45

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

fruity84%

fresh spicy77%

citrus69%

lavender61%

fresh spicy100%

citrus90%

fruity80%

aromatic70%

fresh60%

woody50%

Scent match64%Closely related · both fresh spicy, fruity and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LavenderSageBergamot

Heart

PlumPalo SantoBlack Pepper

Base

SandalwoodAgarwood (Oud)

Top

GingerMandarin OrangeBergamotNeroliBlack Pepper

Heart

ManinkaLavenderSage

Base

Woody NotesLeatherVetiverAgarwood (Oud)Oakmoss

InformationalShared notesLavender, Sage, Bergamot and Black Pepper. 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

Summer0

Fall0

Winter98

Day–

Night–

Spring0

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men27

Unisex58

Women15

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#332

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews648

Overall rank#54,281

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerParagonHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Paragon is a woody spicy scent that centers on Palo Santo and plum. It opens with aromatic lavender and sage before settling into a warm, creamy sandalwood base. This fragrance offers a calming, meditative quality that makes it a steady choice for cooler days when you want something comforting and unobtrusive on the s…

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Mau Elan opens with a sharp flash of fresh ginger and mandarin orange, backed by a crisp splash of bergamot, neroli, and black pepper. Within fifteen minutes, the initial citrus bite settles into a warm heart dominated by sweet maninka fruit, clean lavender, and earthy sage. The fragrance grounds itself in a solid bas…

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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, Paragon or Mau Elan?

Paragon takes 2 of 2 categories. Paragon is rated 4.19/5 from 4,852 votes; Mau Elan is rated 4.67/5 from 3 votes. Choose Paragon for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Mau Elan for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which projects more, Paragon or Mau Elan?

Paragon projects furthest (Paragon 67/100, Mau Elan 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Paragon and Mau Elan smell similar?

Closely related: a 64% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, fruity and aromatic accords. Common notes include Lavender, Sage, Bergamot and Black Pepper.

Is Paragon or Mau Elan better for summer or winter?

Mau Elan suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Paragon and Mau Elan?

Paragon has top notes of Lavender, Sage and Bergamot, heart notes of Plum, Palo Santo and Black Pepper, a base of Sandalwood and Agarwood (Oud). Mau Elan has top notes of Ginger, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Neroli, heart notes of Maninka, Lavender and Sage, a base of Woody Notes, Leather, Vetiver and Agarwood (Oud).