Released
2022
Concentration
Eau de Parfum
House from
France
Retail
$430 / 90ml
Rated
4.13/5
How it moves
Lavender, sage and bergamot hit first, the way an opening line should. Plum, palo santo and black pepper are where it actually lives. The base is sandalwood and agarwood (oud). That is the bit on your scarf the next morning.
What wearers say
4.13 out of 5 across 2,000 ratings — well loved, and not quietly.
- Loved as a smooth, easy-to-wear woody-plum scent that reliably draws compliments and feels versatile across seasons.
- Its careful balance is seen as the key to its popularity, staying fresh and coherent rather than heavy or challenging.
- Common complaint is modest longevity and projection on skin, with several noting it performs far better sprayed on clothing.
Wear it for less
There are 9 ways to wear this for less. The closest costs $23 — $407 back in your pocket, and nobody standing near you will know.
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ParagonPalermo Perfumes $23 −$407 - 02
Vintage RadioLattafa 100ml $38 −$392 - 03
Vintage RadioLattafa 100ml $40 −$390 - 04
Al NashamaLattafa 100ml $40 −$390 - 05
Model CitizenScentual Obsessions 30ml $40 −$390 - 06
Bujairami MagnaOud Arabian 100ml $51 −$379 - 07
BallerHK Perfumes 100ml $89 −$341 - 08
ParagonOil Perfumery 60ml $90 −$340 - 09
Amber Oud Gold EditionAl Haramain 120ml $93 −$337
The community
What people say about Paragon
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Start a discussion →Questions
- What smells like Initio Paragon?
- We list 9 bottles built to smell like it, including Paragon by Palermo Perfumes, Vintage Radio by Lattafa, Vintage Radio by Lattafa and Al Nashama by Lattafa.
- What is the cheapest alternative to Initio Paragon?
- Paragon by Palermo Perfumes, at $23. Prices are read from each shop and re-checked.
- How much cheaper are the alternatives?
- Initio Paragon is listed at $430 for 90ml. The bottles that smell like it run from $23 to $93.
- Who made Initio Paragon?
- released in 2022 for Initio.