NeroliOpens with
PistachioHeart
SandalwoodDries down to
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Prada Paradoxe Radical Essence
The crisp precision of an office desk just before a meeting, where subtle floral notes meet warm woody undertones to create a sense of poised confidence.
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Prada Paradoxe Radical EssencePremium · $100–250
55%Similar accords, often for lessLumiere d Issey · Issey MiyakeMid-range tier, $40–100 · shares 4 of its 8 notes8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Prada Paradoxe Radical Essence, launched in 2025 and crafted by Antoine Maisondieu, Nadège Le Garlantezec, and Shyamala Maisondieu, is a Floral Woody Musk fragrance that embodies the brand’s modern elegance. The composition opens with bright neroli and orange blossom, creating an immediate sense of freshness and lightness. As it evolves, pistachio adds a nutty, green layer that contrasts beautifully with the warm sandalwood base, grounding the scent in earthy comfort.
For best results, apply this fragrance in light layers. The citrus and green top notes dissipate quickly, so multiple applications throughout the day can maintain its fresh character. Focus on pulse points for the warm sandalwood base to linger.
Fig. 01 — Prada Paradoxe Radical Essence, 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
5 fragrances, compared side by side
Designer Prada
More from the house · founded 1913 · Italy
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The originalPrada Paradoxe Radical EssencePrada · Premium · $100–250Issey Miyake · 2026Lumiere d IsseyShares 4 of its 8 notes$40–100★ 3.79 (186)53%Match
Victoria's Secret · 2003BreathlessShares Neroli and Sandalwoodunder $40★ 4.01 (244)51%Match
Zara · 2025Harry Potter SlytherinShares Neroli and Sandalwoodunder $40★ 3.25 (4)
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What people
are saying.
A polarising scent: loved by 25%, disliked or hated by 33%.