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    Silver Birch vs. Paragon

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    Paragon by Initio Parfums Prives bottle

    Paragon

    Initio Parfums Prives
    Eau de Parfum2022
    New comparison

    Two distinct takes on a related mood. The side by side below shows where they overlap and where they part ways.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Silver Birch vs. Paragon
    Silver BirchParagon
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumEau de Parfum
    Launched20192022
    GenderUnisexUnisex
    Best seasonFallFall

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Silver Birch

    Woody
    White Floral
    Fruity
    Leather
    Sweet
    Aromatic
    Citrus
    Warm Spicy

    Paragon

    Woody
    Aromatic
    Fruity
    Fresh Spicy
    Lavender
    Herbal
    Sweet
    Citrus

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    FigCardamomMandarin Orange
    LavenderSageBergamot
    Heart
    PapyrusJasmineOrange Blossom
    PlumGuaiac WoodBlack Pepper
    Base
    SuedeVetiverYlang-Ylang
    SandalwoodAgarwood (Oud)

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Silver Birch vs. Paragon
    Silver BirchParagon
    Score4/54/5
    Longevity6-10 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagestrongstrong

    No varnish

    Real talk

    No birch in this bottle. That's not a trick, it's the whole point. Amouroud built Silver Birch from white florals, suede, and vetiver, then let the wearer imagine the bark.Silver Birch
    If you want safe, look elsewhere. Paragon hits hard from the first spray and never apologizes for it. That said, the drydown on skin is genuinely beautiful.Paragon