Paragon
Initio Parfums PrivesEau de Parfum2022
Side by side
Paragon vs. Aventus
Is Paragon better than Aventus?
Paragon projects louder.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Mood overlap
Black PepperBergamot
woodyfruitysweetcitrus
This match is a verified relationship from our fragrance graph. The score weighs each fragrance's notes, accords, mood, occasion, weather fit, gender, and performance — the same scale as the badges on every “reminds of” rail.
The essentials
What's different between Paragon and Aventus?
| Paragon | Aventus | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2022 | 2010 |
| Gender | Unisex | Male |
| Perfumer | — | Jean-Christophe Hérault |
| Best season | Fall | Spring |
Scent DNA
How do Paragon and Aventus smell?
Paragon
Woody
Aromatic
Fruity
Fresh Spicy
Lavender
Herbal
Sweet
Citrus
Aventus
Fruity
Leather
Woody
Citrus
Sweet
Smoky
Musky
Tropical
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Paragon and Aventus share?
Top
LavenderSageBergamot
BergamotBlack CurrantBlackcurrantAppleLemonPink Pepper
Heart
PlumGuaiac WoodBlack Pepper
PineappleMoroccan JasminePatchouliIndonesian PatchouliJasmine
Base
SandalwoodAgarwood (Oud)
BirchMuskOakmossCedarwoodCedarAmbroxan
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Woody Notes
SandalwoodAgarwood (Oud)Guaiac Wood
BirchCedarwoodCedar
Fruity Notes
Plum
PineappleBlack CurrantBlackcurrantApple
Citric Notes
Bergamot
BergamotLemon
Floral Notes
Lavender
Moroccan JasmineJasmine
Spicy Notes
Black Pepper
Pink Pepper
Where they fit
When and where do Paragon and Aventus work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Paragon or Aventus?
| Paragon | Aventus | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | moderate |
| Reviews | — | 2 |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Paragon and Aventus?
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
Batch variations became part of the appeal. Tracking down the right one, then knowing exactly what you're wearing, that's the Aventus experience. Not just a fragrance.Aventus
The hunt
Where to buy Paragon and Aventus
| Paragon | Aventus | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 oz | — | $230.29ecosmetics |
| 1.7 oz | — | $303.73ecosmetics |
| 2.5 oz | — | $397.04ecosmetics |
| 3.3 oz | — | $339.95fragranceshop |
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