Paradigm
French Avenue2023
Side by side
Paradigm vs. Paragon
Is Paradigm better than Paragon?
Paragon projects louder.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Mood overlap
PlumBlack PepperBergamot
fruityaromaticfresh spicysweetpowderycitrus
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The essentials
What's different between Paradigm and Paragon?
| Paradigm | Paragon | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | — | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2023 | 2022 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Paradigm and Paragon smell?
Paradigm
Fruity
Aromatic
Musky
Leather
Fresh Spicy
Vanilla
Sweet
Powdery
Paragon
Woody
Aromatic
Fruity
Fresh Spicy
Lavender
Herbal
Sweet
Citrus
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Paradigm and Paragon share?
Top
PlumAppleBergamot
LavenderSageBergamot
Heart
Clary SageBlack Pepper
PlumGuaiac WoodBlack Pepper
Base
MuskVanillaLeatherPatchouli
SandalwoodAgarwood (Oud)
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Fruity Notes
PlumApple
Plum
Citric Notes
Bergamot
Bergamot
Herbaceous Notes
Clary Sage
Sage
Spicy Notes
Black Pepper
Black Pepper
Where they fit
When and where do Paradigm and Paragon work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Paradigm or Paragon?
| Paradigm | Paragon | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | strong |
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What do reviewers say about Paradigm and Paragon?
This is French Avenue doing what it does best, taking a distinctive scent concept and interpreting it through their particular lens. The result is a fragrance that offers depth and character without.Paradigm
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
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