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Prada Prada Paradoxe vs Jean Paul Gaultier Classique Essence de Parfum
Classique Essence de Parfum is the community's favourite of the two.
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Notes
Top
PearTangerineBergamot
Heart
Orange BlossomNeroli EssenceNeroliJasmine Sambac
Base
Bourbon VanillaAmberWhite MuskBenzoin
Accords
White floral
100%
Citrus
89%
Sweet
61%
Amber
61%
Vanilla
58%
Fruity
50%
Performance
LongevityModerate
SillageModerate
Best Seasons
springfallsummer
About
Prada Paradoxe by Prada is a Oriental Floral fragrance for women. Prada Paradoxe was launched in 2022. Prada Paradoxe was created by Nadège Le Garlantezec, Antoine Maisondieu and Shyamala Maisondieu. Top notes are Pear, Tangerine and Bergamot; middle notes are Orange Blossom, Neroli Essence, Neroli and Jasmine Sambac; base notes are Bourbon Vanilla, Amber, White Musk and Benzoin. "Reinventing freshness with the first neroli bud extraction for Prada, to capture the flower’s fresh dimension. Reinventing sensuality with Ambrofix, a bio-converted amber, revealing a vibrant warmth. Reinventing intensity through a new revolutionary musk molecule: the Serenolide, for an intense yet subtle and comfortable trail noticeable right from the top."Prada Paradoxe is available as a 30, 50 and 90 ml Eau de Parfum and in a 100 ml refill.
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Notes
Top
TangerineAldehydesGinger
Heart
Orange BlossomJasmine Sambac
Base
Whipped CreamVanillaBenzoinCashmere WoodWoody Notes
Accords
Vanilla
100%
White floral
96%
Sweet
90%
Citrus
84%
Fresh
57%
Amber
55%
Performance
LongevityLong lasting
SillageStrong
Best Seasons
winterfallspring
About
Classique Essence de Parfum by Jean Paul Gaultier is a Oriental Floral fragrance for women. Classique Essence de Parfum was launched in 2016. The nose behind this fragrance is Daphné Bugey. Top notes are Tangerine, Aldehydes and Ginger; middle notes are Orange Blossom and Jasmine Sambac; base notes are Whipped Cream, Vanilla, Benzoin, Cashmere Wood and Woody Notes. Jean Paul Gaultier reinvents his most popular fragrances Le Male and Classique in cooperation with Puig, turning them into "Belle Parfumerie” creations with a new touch of sophistication. Les Essences de Parfum include new compositions in Eau de Parfum concentration, offered in new bottles still in the shape of the male and female torso.Classique Essence de Parfum starts with a fresh spicy note of ginger. The heart of Sambac jasmine and orange blossom is placed on a sultry base of precious woods, vanilla and chantilly cream. The faceted glass bottle of the perfume features reduced breasts and more pronounced hips in comparison with the original. The fragrance is created by Daphne Bugey.The fragrances will come out in September 2016. Classique Essence de Parfum is available as a 50 and 100 ml Eau de Parfum priced at 78.50 and 110.50 Euros.
Notes in Common
24% sharedShared (4)
TangerineOrange BlossomJasmine SambacBenzoin
Only in Prada Paradoxe
PearBergamotNeroli EssenceNeroliBourbon VanillaAmberWhite Musk
Only in Classique Essence de Parfum
AldehydesGingerWhipped CreamVanillaCashmere WoodWoody Notes
Rating
3.93vs4.34
Ratings
11,239vs2,147
Concentration
EDPvsParfum
Launch Year
2022vs2016
Which should I buy?
Classique Essence de Parfum is the community's favourite of the two.
- Classique Essence de Parfum is rated higher by the community: 4.34 from 2,147 ratings, against 3.93 from 11,239.
- Longevity votes lean "moderate" for Prada Paradoxe and "long lasting" for Classique Essence de Parfum.
- Sillage votes lean "moderate" for Prada Paradoxe versus "strong" for Classique Essence de Parfum.
- Prada Paradoxe is voted best for spring; Classique Essence de Parfum for winter and fall.
- Prada is a premium house (typically $100–250), while Jean Paul Gaultier is mid-range (typically $40–100).
Buy Classique Essence de Parfum if you want the higher-rated option; pick Prada Paradoxe if its note profile reads closer to what you already love wearing.