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Initio Parfums Prives · Sold as unisex
Paragon
The moment when an afternoon transitions into dusk, where the crisp air mixes with the warm scent of woodsmoke from a distant fireplace.
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ParagonLuxury · $250+
84%Similar accords, often for lessVintage Radio · Lattafa PerfumesBudget tier, under $40 · shares 6 of its 8 notes8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Paragon by Initio Parfums Prives, launched in 2022, is a Woody Spicy fragrance that encapsulates the brand's commitment to combining ancestral knowledge with modern science. The composition opens with a bright burst of bergamot and lavender, which gives way to the warmth of plum and sage, creating an intriguing contrast between freshness and sweetness. This blend then settles into a rich base of palo santo, black pepper, sandalwood, and agarwood (oud), adding depth and complexity that lingers long after the initial spritz.
Apply Paragon to pulse points and allow it to develop over time — the citrus and lavender top notes are bright but fleeting. The rich base notes will emerge gradually, making this fragrance best experienced close to skin rather than diffused through the air.
Fig. 01 — Paragon, Initio Parfums Prives
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Designer Initio Parfums Prives
More from the house · founded 2015 · France
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The originalParagonInitio Parfums Prives · Luxury · $250+Lattafa Perfumes · 2023Vintage RadioShares 6 of its 8 notesunder $40★ 4.28 (4,902)48%Match
Zara · 2016Wood NoirShares Lavender, Sage and Bergamotunder $40★ 4.21 (127)46%Match
Ralph Lauren · 2024Polo Earth Austral SandalwoodShares 4 of its 9 notes$40–100★ 4.42 (12)47%Match
Rasasi · 2024Aura ConnectShares 4 of its 9 notesunder $40★ 2.60 (5)
With Initio Parfums Prives Rehab
Adds musky; shares lavender and bergamot and 1 more note.
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What people
are saying.
Well loved by wearers: loved by 53%, disliked or hated by 8%.