Paradox
VertusEau de Toilette2017
Side by side
Paradox vs. Vanilla Oud
Vanilla Oud wears longer on skin.
The essentials
At a glance
| Paradox | Vanilla Oud | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Toilette | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2017 | 2015 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Paradox
Woody
Fresh Spicy
Amber
Warm Spicy
Fruity
Rose
Green
White Floral
Vanilla Oud
Woody
Vanilla
Oud
Powdery
Caramel
Warm Spicy
Sweet
Balsamic
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
Fruity NotesGreen NotesSpicy Notes
SaffronAppleBergamotRhubarb
Heart
JasmineLily of the ValleyBlack PepperRose
AmberCashmere WoodJasmineRoseCyclamenViolet
Base
LabdanumSandalwoodVanillaVetiver
CaramelVanillaGuaiac WoodMuskOudPatchouliCedarwoodSandalwoodTonka BeanVetiver
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Paradox | Vanilla Oud | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 4-6 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | strong |
No varnish
Real talk
Fruit, green, and vanilla coexist here. The combination smells surprisingly coherent, demonstrating what contradiction done right looks like when it comes to fragrance. Paradox doesn't play it safe.Paradox
This is sweet and it knows it. Vanilla, caramel, woods, but there's a tart bite underneath from rhubarb and saffron that keeps it from becoming a dessert. The oud isn't quiet, it's just patient.Vanilla Oud
The hunt
Best price, size by size
| Paradox | Vanilla Oud | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.27 oz | — | $20.29fragrancenet |
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