Paragon
Initio Parfums PrivesEau de Parfum2022
Side by side
Paragon vs. Oud Wood
Paragon rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin.
The essentials
At a glance
| 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
Main accords
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
Notes, side by side
Top
LavenderSageBergamot
RosewoodCardamomSichuan PepperPink Pepper
Heart
PlumGuaiac WoodBlack Pepper
Agarwood (Oud)OudBrazilian RosewoodVanilla
Base
SandalwoodAgarwood (Oud)
SandalwoodTonka BeanAmberVetiver
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Paragon | Oud Wood | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 4-6 hours |
| Sillage | strong | moderate |
No varnish
Real talk
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
Best price, size by size
| Paragon | Oud Wood | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 oz | — | $195.00ecosmetics |
| 1.7 oz | — | $228.89fragrancenet |
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