Paragon
Initio Parfums PrivesEau de Parfum2022
Side by side
Paragon vs. Layton
Is Paragon better than Layton?
Layton rates higher with the community.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Mood overlap
LavenderSandalwoodGuaiac WoodBlack PepperBergamot
woodyaromaticfruityfresh spicylavendercitruspowderywarm spicy
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 Layton?
| Paragon | Layton | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2022 | 2016 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | — | Hamid Merati-Kashani |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Paragon and Layton smell?
Paragon
Woody
Aromatic
Fruity
Fresh Spicy
Lavender
Herbal
Sweet
Citrus
Layton
Warm Spicy
Aromatic
Vanilla
Fresh Spicy
Woody
Fruity
Powdery
Citrus
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Paragon and Layton share?
Top
LavenderSageBergamot
AppleLavenderBergamotMandarin Orange
Heart
PlumGuaiac WoodBlack Pepper
GeraniumVioletJasmine
Base
SandalwoodAgarwood (Oud)
VanillaCaramelized coffee beanCardamomSandalwoodBlack PepperPink PepperGuaiac WoodPatchouliAmbermaxCoumarin
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Floral Notes
Lavender
GeraniumVioletLavenderJasmine
Woody Notes
SandalwoodAgarwood (Oud)Guaiac Wood
SandalwoodGuaiac Wood
Spicy Notes
Black Pepper
CardamomBlack PepperPink Pepper
Citric Notes
Bergamot
Bergamot
Fruity Notes
Plum
Apple
Where they fit
When and where do Paragon and Layton work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Paragon or Layton?
| Paragon | Layton | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | strong |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Paragon and Layton?
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
The sweetness here isn't the problem, it's the solution. Vanilla could easily turn Layton into something one-dimensional, but the cardamom keeps it aromatic and interesting.Layton
The hunt
Where to buy Paragon and Layton
| Paragon | Layton | |
|---|---|---|
| 2.5 oz | — | $290.00ecosmetics |
| 4.2 oz | — | $380.80ecosmetics |
| 6.7 oz | — | $438.83ecosmetics |
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