18 community ratings

Paradoxe (Eau de Parfum)

2013WomenModern

6.6/ 10

Community score
18 ratings

Galimard Paradoxe Eau de Parfum is a fresh, citrusy women's fragrance that leans towards leisure and daytime wear; it has been discontinued.

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Skunky's take: Plenty say it suits a meeting and a coffee break alike.

How does it perform?

From 23 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

6.3 /10

Keeps you company for a few hours, a quick refresh fits nicely.

Sillage

5.3 /10

Leaves a light trail and stays polite in a crowd.

Bottle

6.8 /10

Looks good without trying too hard.

Blind buy risk

High risk

Only 44% of votes are positive.

Notes

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

Top notesfirst 15 minutes

Dried fig

Lemon

Heart notesfirst few hours

Fig tree

Solar note

Base noteswhat stays into the evening

Amber Musk Cedarwood

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Fresh
Citrus
Floral
Green
Fruity
Sweet
Synthetic
Spicy

What does Paradoxe (Eau de Parfum) smell like?

Its longevity is moderate and its sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin and leaves a quiet trail. Most voters choose it for leisure, daily wear and the office, while night-out use plays a minor part.

It opens with dried fig and lemon; the heart of fig tree and a solar note adds a green, fruity tone to the freshness. In the base, amber, musk and cedarwood sweeten it and settle it onto a lightly woody footing, with floral and spicy touches among the accords. Its profile is close to Xerjoff Renaissance and Le Labo Citron 28.