Am I alone in thinking paprika has a flavor profile and heat index similar to smoked sawdust?

Seriously, why do people talk about paprika like it’s almost cayenne pepper hot? I find it bland and dull in flavor…like it takes more away from a dish than it adds 🤔🤷‍♂️

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IronHamster · 56-60, M

IDK. Close. I enjoy highly seasoned foods, and have grown my own super-hot peppers for years. Frankly, I see paprika as a red coloring agent, not a spice.