Paragon
Initio Parfums PrivesEau de Parfum2022
Side by side
Paragon vs. Oud Wood
Is Paragon better than Oud Wood?
Paragon rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Mood overlap
SandalwoodAgarwood (Oud)Black Pepper
woodyaromaticfresh spicysweetpowderywarm 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 Oud Wood?
| Paragon | Oud Wood | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2022 | 2007 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | — | Richard Herpin |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Paragon and Oud Wood smell?
Paragon
Woody
Aromatic
Fruity
Fresh Spicy
Lavender
Herbal
Sweet
Citrus
Oud Wood
Woody
Warm Spicy
Oud
Aromatic
Vanilla
Fresh Spicy
Sweet
Balsamic
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Paragon and Oud Wood share?
Top
LavenderSageBergamot
RosewoodCardamomSichuan PepperPink Pepper
Heart
PlumGuaiac WoodBlack Pepper
Agarwood (Oud)OudBrazilian RosewoodVanilla
Base
SandalwoodAgarwood (Oud)
SandalwoodTonka BeanAmberVetiver
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Woody Notes
SandalwoodAgarwood (Oud)Guaiac Wood
SandalwoodAgarwood (Oud)RosewoodOudBrazilian Rosewood
Spicy Notes
Black Pepper
CardamomSichuan PepperPink Pepper
Where they fit
When and where do Paragon and Oud Wood work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Paragon or Oud Wood?
| Paragon | Oud Wood | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 4-6 hours |
| Sillage | strong | moderate |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Paragon and Oud Wood?
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
Oud without the intimidating punch. This takes that precious, sometimes brutal note and polishes it into something you'll actually want to smell on yourself. That's the move here, and it pays off.Oud Wood
The hunt
Where to buy Paragon and Oud Wood
| Paragon | Oud Wood | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 oz | — | $195.00ecosmetics |
| 50ml | — | $216.99fragrancenet |
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