34 community ratings

Paradigm

UnisexModern

Votes lean masculine

8.4/ 10

Community score
34 ratings

French Avenue Paradigm is a unisex fragrance that sets a bright opening of apple, plum and bergamot against the warmth of pepper, leather and vanilla.

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How does it perform?

From 34 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

7.7 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage

7.5 /10

People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.

Bottle

7.8 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Value for money

8.6 /10

Easily worth what it costs.

Blind buy risk

Low risk

91% of votes are positive and opinions barely differ.

Notes

They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Fresh
Fruity
Sweet
Spicy
Woody
Powdery
Creamy

What does Paradigm smell like?

It opens fresh, fruity and sweet with apple, plum and bergamot. In the heart, pepper, pink pepper and clary sage add a spicy edge. The base is led by leather, vanilla, musk and patchouli, settling into a woody, powdery and creamy warmth.

Voters rate both its longevity and its sillage as good, so it stays noticeable through the day. The balance between sweet and spicy keeps it from leaning to either gender. Parfums de Marly Layton and Xerjoff Purple Accento have a close profile.