12 community ratings

Paradox

Name: Paradox
Brand: Vertus

2017Unisex

7.7/ 10

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12 ratings

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Vertus Paradox is a unisex fragrance that sets a heart of jasmine, rose and lily of the valley against the warmth of vetiver, sandalwood and vanilla.

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How does it perform?

From 19 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

8.3 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage

8.1 /10

People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.

Bottle

7.8 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Value for money

6.3 /10

The price makes you think, so a small size is a smart start.

Blind buy risk

Low risk

92% 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
Floral
Green
Fruity
Sweet
Spicy
Woody
Oriental

What does Paradox smell like?

Voters find both its longevity and its sillage strong, though the number of votes is small, so these ratings are only a rough guide. No clear lean towards a season or occasion shows, and it doesn't point to either men or women.

It opens fresh with green, spicy and fruity notes. In the heart, jasmine, rose and lily of the valley give a floral weight, while pepper adds a spicy edge. Vetiver and sandalwood lay a woody base underneath, and vanilla and labdanum sweeten it into a powdery, creamy warmth. Guerlain Nahema and Tom Ford Champaca Absolute have a close profile.