Jo Milano Paris Raees Vert vs Zimaya Royal Paragon

Atlas reviewed. Here's how they stack up on performance, accuracy and value.

Both fragrances are inspired by Parfums de Marly Layton.

At a glance

Jo Milano Paris Raees Vert costs £88.72 and Zimaya Royal Paragon costs £23, so Zimaya Royal Paragon is £65.72 cheaper. They share 10 notes out of 15 distinct notes listed across both (67%). Both are EDP and listed as masculine. Both are inspired by Parfums de Marly Layton.

Jo Milano Paris Raees Vert

Raees Vert is a masculine Eau de Parfum from Jo Milano Paris built around apple, lavender, bergamot and mandarin orange over geranium, violet and jasmine before vanilla, cardamom, sandalwood, pepper, guaiac wood and patchouli form the base. It belongs to the 786 Collection and is mapped in the Atlas to Parfums de Marly Layton.

Zimaya Royal Paragon

Launched in 2024, Zimaya Royal Paragon is a refined oriental woody fragrance that captures the addictive versatility of Parfums de Marly Layton through a crisp apple lavender opening, a smooth floral aromatic heart, and a rich vanilla cardamom guaiac wood dry down built for year round masculine dominance.

Jo Milano Paris Raees Vert, dupe of Parfums de Marly LaytonZimaya Royal Paragon, dupe of Parfums de Marly Layton

Comparison

Jo Milano Paris Raees VertZimaya Royal Paragon
Overall rating7.6/10 · 1 review8.3/10 · 1 review
Longevity7.5/108.5/10
Projection7.0/107.5/10
Scent accuracy8.5/108.2/10
Value for money7.5/109.0/10
Price£88.72£23
ConcentrationEDPEDP
GenderMasculineMasculine
Inspired byParfums de Marly LaytonParfums de Marly Layton

Notes Comparison

Compare the note structure of both fragrances and see which notes they share.

Jo Milano Paris Raees Vert

Top Notes

  • Apple
  • Lavender
  • Bergamot
  • Mandarin Orange

Heart Notes

  • Geranium
  • Violet
  • Jasmine

Base Notes

  • Vanilla
  • Cardamom
  • Sandalwood
  • Pepper
  • Guaiac Wood
  • Patchouli

Zimaya Royal Paragon

Top Notes

  • Apple
  • Bergamot
  • Lavender
  • Mandarin

Heart Notes

  • Jasmine
  • Violet
  • Geranium

Base Notes

  • Vanilla
  • Black Pepper
  • Guaiac Wood
  • Patchouli
  • Cardamom

Shared Notes

  • Apple
  • Lavender
  • Bergamot
  • Geranium
  • Violet
  • Jasmine
  • Vanilla
  • Cardamom
  • Guaiac Wood
  • Patchouli

10 shared notes.

How the notes differ

Jo Milano Paris Raees Vert lists Mandarin Orange, Sandalwood and Pepper that Zimaya Royal Paragon does not.

Zimaya Royal Paragon lists Mandarin and Black Pepper that Jo Milano Paris Raees Vert does not.

Accords, vibes and occasions

Main accords

Jo Milano Paris Raees Vert

  • Sweet
  • Woody
  • Fresh
  • Floral
  • Citrus
  • Vanilla
  • Fruity
  • Aromatic
  • Lavender
  • Patchouli
  • Violet
  • Spicy

Zimaya Royal Paragon

  • Woody
  • Fresh
  • Floral
  • Vanilla
  • Fruity
  • Aromatic
  • Lavender
  • Patchouli
  • Violet
  • Oriental
  • Spicy

Both share Woody, Fresh, Floral, Vanilla, Fruity, Aromatic, Lavender, Patchouli, Violet and Spicy. Jo Milano Paris Raees Vert also lists Sweet and Citrus. Zimaya Royal Paragon also lists Oriental.

Vibes

Jo Milano Paris Raees Vert

  • Fresh
  • Sweet
  • Elegant
  • Warm
  • Modern
  • Masculine
  • Confident
  • Luxurious

Zimaya Royal Paragon

  • Fresh
  • Powerful
  • Sophisticated
  • Warm
  • Masculine
  • Oriental
  • Compliment
  • Luxurious

Both share Fresh, Warm, Masculine and Luxurious. Jo Milano Paris Raees Vert also lists Sweet, Elegant, Modern and Confident. Zimaya Royal Paragon also lists Powerful, Sophisticated, Oriental and Compliment.

Occasions

Jo Milano Paris Raees Vert

  • Signature
  • Evening
  • Social
  • Autumn
  • Winter
  • Spring
  • Date night
  • Smart casual

Zimaya Royal Paragon

  • Signature
  • Evening
  • Office
  • Autumn
  • Formal
  • Winter
  • Date night
  • Daily
  • Nightlife
  • Year-round
  • Colder weather

Both share Signature, Evening, Autumn, Winter and Date night. Jo Milano Paris Raees Vert also lists Social, Spring and Smart casual. Zimaya Royal Paragon also lists Office, Formal, Daily, Nightlife, Year-round and Colder weather.

Performance

Jo Milano Paris Raees Vert

  • Versatile
  • Long lasting

Zimaya Royal Paragon

  • Strong projection
  • Versatile
  • Powerful

Both share Versatile. Jo Milano Paris Raees Vert also lists Long lasting. Zimaya Royal Paragon also lists Strong projection and Powerful.

Style lane

Jo Milano Paris Raees Vert

  • Spicy woody

Zimaya Royal Paragon

  • Spicy woody

Both share Spicy woody.

Quick verdict

  • Longevity: Wins Zimaya Royal Paragon (8.5/10)
  • Projection: Wins Zimaya Royal Paragon (7.5/10)
  • Scent accuracy: Wins Jo Milano Paris Raees Vert (8.5/10)
  • Value for money: Wins Zimaya Royal Paragon (9.0/10)
  • Price: Wins Zimaya Royal Paragon (£23)

Jo Milano Paris Raees Vert leads on scent accuracy, while Zimaya Royal Paragon leads on longevity, projection, value for money and lower price.

Atlas ratings combine Scent Atlas community ratings with Atlas AI Analysis. Jo Milano Paris Raees Vert has 1 community review and Zimaya Royal Paragon has 1.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is cheaper, Jo Milano Paris Raees Vert or Zimaya Royal Paragon?

Jo Milano Paris Raees Vert costs £88.72 and Zimaya Royal Paragon costs £23, so Zimaya Royal Paragon is £65.72 cheaper.

Which lasts longer, Jo Milano Paris Raees Vert or Zimaya Royal Paragon?

Atlas ratings give Jo Milano Paris Raees Vert 7.5 out of 10 for longevity and Zimaya Royal Paragon 8.5 out of 10, so Zimaya Royal Paragon rates higher.

Which projects more, Jo Milano Paris Raees Vert or Zimaya Royal Paragon?

Atlas ratings give Jo Milano Paris Raees Vert 7.0 out of 10 for projection and Zimaya Royal Paragon 7.5 out of 10, so Zimaya Royal Paragon rates higher.

Which is closer to Parfums de Marly Layton, Jo Milano Paris Raees Vert or Zimaya Royal Paragon?

Atlas ratings give Jo Milano Paris Raees Vert 8.5 out of 10 for scent accuracy and Zimaya Royal Paragon 8.2 out of 10, so Jo Milano Paris Raees Vert rates higher.

Which is better value, Jo Milano Paris Raees Vert or Zimaya Royal Paragon?

Atlas ratings give Jo Milano Paris Raees Vert 7.5 out of 10 for value for money and Zimaya Royal Paragon 9.0 out of 10, so Zimaya Royal Paragon rates higher.

What notes do Jo Milano Paris Raees Vert and Zimaya Royal Paragon share?

They share 10 notes: Apple, Lavender, Bergamot, Geranium, Violet, Jasmine, Vanilla, Cardamom, Guaiac Wood and Patchouli.

Which occasions suit Jo Milano Paris Raees Vert and Zimaya Royal Paragon?

Jo Milano Paris Raees Vert is tagged for Signature, Evening, Social, Autumn, Winter, Spring, Date night and Smart casual. Zimaya Royal Paragon is tagged for Signature, Evening, Office, Autumn, Formal, Winter, Date night, Daily, Nightlife, Year-round and Colder weather.

Atlas ratings combine Scent Atlas community ratings with Atlas AI Analysis.

Compare with the original

  • Parfums de Marly Layton vs Jo Milano Paris Raees Vert
  • Parfums de Marly Layton vs Zimaya Royal Paragon

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