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Prada Paradoxe
The cozy warmth of a well-loved sweater, worn on an evening out where the air is tinged with sweet florals and subtle powdery notes.
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Prada ParadoxePremium · $100–250
48%Similar accords, often for lessYellow Diamond Intense · VersaceMid-range tier, $40–100 · shares 6 of its 12 notes8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Launched in 2022, Prada Paradoxe by Prada was created by Nadège Le Garlantezec, Antoine Maisondieu, and Shyamala Maisondieu. It is a fragrance that opens with the bright freshness of tangerine and bergamot, giving way to a heart of orange blossom and jasmine sambac that reads as both floral and slightly powdery. The base notes of bourbon vanilla, amber, white musk, and benzoin create a warm, enveloping sweetness that is both comforting and alluring.
Prada Paradoxe quickly became an instant bestseller for the brand after launching with an Emma Watson-fronted campaign, where she also made her directorial debut on the short film. It has won critical acclaim, including the Fragrance Foundation's 2023 'Fragrance of the Year – Women’s Prestige' award. However, its reception is mixed: while many wearers report frequent compliments, some critics find its heavy vanillic-musk sweetness somewhat generic.
Apply two sprays to ensure the initial brightness of the citrus top notes fades into the warm vanilla and musk base. This fragrance reads best close to skin rather than across a room, so aim for pulse points for maximum impact.
Fig. 01 — Prada Paradoxe, Prada
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Antoine Maisondieu
Naturals with a modern conscienceAntoine Maisondieu is a Senior Perfumer at Givaudan, trained at the perfumery school at Roure.
Co-created with Nadège Le Garlantezec and Shyamala Maisondieu
The Prada Paradoxe line
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Designer Prada
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What people
are saying.
Respected, if divisive: loved by 40%, disliked or hated by 13%.