Fragrance comparison

Sounds & Visions vs Paradox Green for Men

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 73 ratings analysed

5 wins

Sounds & Visions

Mark Buxton

3.9330 votes

Rank #34,873 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

48%scent match

Some overlap

Paradox Green for Men

Jacomo

3.5343 votes

Rank #15,343 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Sounds & Visions takes 5 of 7 categories.

Sounds & Visions
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Paradox Green for Men
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Sounds & Visions5/7

Paradox Green for Men2/7

Ratings & consensus: Sounds & Visions
Community sentiment: Paradox Green for Men
Longevity: Sounds & Visions
Sillage & projection: Sounds & Visions
Value for money: Sounds & Visions
Versatility: Sounds & Visions
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Paradox Green for Men

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Sounds & VisionsMark Buxton

Paradox Green for MenJacomo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.93/ 5 · 30 votes

Have 28%Had 27%Want 46%

3.53/ 5 · 43 votes

Have 37%Had 28%Want 34%

Category winnerSounds & VisionsRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

27%Love

57%Like

0%Ok

17%Dislike

0%Hate

30 votes

34%Love

50%Like

8%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

38 votes

Category winnerParadox Green for MenMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevitySounds & Visions

SillageSounds & Visions

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value45

Category winnerSounds & VisionsBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

warm spicy88%

fresh spicy77%

citrus65%

rose53%

balsamic42%

woody100%

aromatic92%

fruity84%

fresh spicy77%

citrus69%

sweet61%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both woody, fresh spicy and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

PepperGingerCardamomBergamotMandarin Orange

Heart2 to 4 hours

Brazilian RosewoodRoseJasmineNutmeg

Base4 to 7 hours

Guaiac WoodCedarPatchouliSandalwood

Top

CassisBergamotViolet LeafLemon

Heart

Red BerriesBrazilian RosewoodPepperNutmegCardamom

Base

Tonka BeanGuaiac WoodOakmossCedarMusk

InformationalShared notesPepper, Cardamom, Bergamot and Brazilian Rosewood. Durations are only published for Sounds & Visions, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring88

Summer63

Fall100

Winter38

Day100

Night11

Spring100

Summer89

Fall50

Winter22

Day100

Night36

Category winnerSounds & VisionsMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#34,873

PerfumerMark Buxton

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#15,343

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews10

Category winnerParadox Green for MenHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Sounds & Visions by Mark Buxton presents a bright, woody aromatic profile built around crisp spice and dry woods. The fragrance opens with a sharp burst of bergamot and mandarin orange, paired with a lively kick of ginger, pepper, and cardamom. As the citrus sparkle settles, a heart of nutmeg, Brazilian rosewood, subt…

Reviews →

Paradox Green for Men by Jacomo is a woody spicy fragrance that balances sharp cassis and violet leaf with a warm, resinous base of guaiac wood and tonka bean. Launched in 2003, it offers a distinct, modern profile ideal for casual spring days. The scent maintains a dry, herbal edge that appeals to those who enjoy str…

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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, Sounds & Visions or Paradox Green for Men?

Sounds & Visions takes 5 of 7 categories. Sounds & Visions is rated 3.93/5 from 30 votes; Paradox Green for Men is rated 3.53/5 from 43 votes. Choose Sounds & Visions for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Paradox Green for Men for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Sounds & Visions or Paradox Green for Men?

Sounds & Visions lasts longest (Sounds & Visions 75/100, Paradox Green for Men 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Sounds & Visions or Paradox Green for Men?

Sounds & Visions projects furthest (Sounds & Visions 69/100, Paradox Green for Men 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Sounds & Visions and Paradox Green for Men smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, fresh spicy and citrus accords. Common notes include Pepper, Cardamom, Bergamot and Brazilian Rosewood.

Is Sounds & Visions or Paradox Green for Men better for summer or winter?

For summer, Paradox Green for Men is the stronger pick. For winter, Sounds & Visions is the stronger pick. Sounds & Visions suits daytime wear; Paradox Green for Men suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Sounds & Visions and Paradox Green for Men?

Sounds & Visions has top notes of Pepper, Ginger, Cardamom and Bergamot, heart notes of Brazilian Rosewood, Rose, Jasmine and Nutmeg, a base of Guaiac Wood, Cedar, Patchouli and Sandalwood. Paradox Green for Men has top notes of Cassis, Bergamot, Violet Leaf and Lemon, heart notes of Red Berries, Brazilian Rosewood, Pepper and Nutmeg, a base of Tonka Bean, Guaiac Wood, Oakmoss and Cedar.