Paradox
Votes lean masculine
16 ratings
From your scent profile
Yohji Yamamoto Paradox is a unisex scent built around tuberose, galbanum and vanilla absolute, with a floral and green frame under sweet, spicy and smoky tones.
Skunky's take: Floral accords up front; keep it from the bees.
How does it perform?
From 14 community ratings, all out of 10.
Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.
Leaves a light trail and stays polite in a crowd.
Looks good without trying too hard.
Blind buy risk
81% of votes are positive and opinions barely differ.
Notes
They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.
Top notesfirst 15 minutes
Accords
From most dominant to most subtle.
- Floral
- Green
- Sweet
- Synthetic
- Spicy
- Woody
- Powdery
- Resinous
What does Paradox smell like?
Tuberose and African orange blossom set the floral side, while galbanum adds a sharp green edge. Vanilla absolute and amber bring sweetness and a resinous warmth; Indonesian nutmeg and Indonesian patchouli add a spicy, woody and slightly smoky depth. Powdery and synthetic touches sit among the accords too.
Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays on the skin without filling a room. The vote count is small, so these ratings are a rough guide. It reads neither clearly masculine nor feminine and suits anyone. Comme des Garçons Copper and Dior Bois d'Argent (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.
When to wear it?
Seasons and occasions, by user votes.
- 35%Autumn
- 29%Spring
- 18%Winter
- 18%Summer
- Casual23%
- Evening23%
- Nighttime19%
- Office19%
- Daytime12%
Least picked for daytime.
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Last updated: October 26, 2026
















