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Prada Paradoxe Intense by Prada

Women 2023

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Prada

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Prada Paradoxe Intense by Prada is an oriental floral fragrance for women. Launched in 2023, this composition was created by Nadège Le Garlantezec, Shyamala Maisondieu, and Antoine Maisondieu. The top notes are pear, neroli, and bergamot; the heart notes are jasmine, neroli essence, and moss; and the base notes are bourbon vanilla, vanilla, amber, Ambrofix™, and Serenolide.

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When to wear it (votes)

  • Winter 29%
  • Spring 26%
  • Summer 16%
  • Autumn 30%
  • Day 46%
  • Night 54%

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3,628 votes

  • Positive 77%
  • Negative 12%
  • Neutral 11%
positive reviews 3.6 k community votes
LongevityLong-lasting SillageStrong Best momentNight CharacterFeminine

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About Prada Paradoxe Intense

Main accord white-floral Year 2023 Gender Women Perfumer Antoine Maisondieu · Nadège Le Garlantezec · Shyamala Maisondieu

Prada Paradoxe Intense by Prada is an oriental floral fragrance for women. Launched in 2023, this composition was created by Nadège Le Garlantezec, Shyamala Maisondieu, and Antoine Maisondieu. The top notes are pear, neroli, and bergamot; the heart notes are jasmine, neroli essence, and moss; and the base notes are bourbon vanilla, vanilla, amber, Ambrofix™, and Serenolide.

Fruits, vegetables and nuts White flowers Spices Musk, amber and animalic

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Longevity

Leading answer Long-lasting

2,020 votes

Sillage

Leading answer Strong

1,931 votes

Character

Leading answer Traditionally feminine

1,898 votes

Value perception

Leading answer Fair price

1,774 votes

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  1. It’s a wonder. To me, it smells like ultra-sexy orange marmalade, and the best part is how long it lasts and how well it projects. Absolutely crazy.

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  2. oliendobonito

    Beautiful perfume. It doesn’t try to be revolutionary, but it instantly makes you feel good. It naturally elevates femininity, perfect for a gray day with a light coat, enjoying a quiet coffee, feeling put-together without effort. Sweet without being cloying, with a soft vanilla and well-balanced jasmine; feminine and clean. If strong jasmine overwhelms you, this won’t scare you. It has a juicy touch, like fresh pear juice, bright and cheerful. The bourbon vanilla adds body and depth, feeling mature and well-cared-for, while the neroli in the base brings freshness and air. Easy to wear, perfect for the office or a simple date. Feminine, kind, and romantic without overdoing it. It makes me think, ‘I smell good’—comfortable, pretty, and with great energy. It accompanies rather than invades.

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  3. Lilizamorasmell

    I didn’t like it personally. This blend of neroli with the soapy notes from the molecules wasn’t what I expected. It smells like that eccentric aunt who talks loud, someone you don’t like but respect because they’re family.

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  4. Marianela B

    A perfume with incredible sillage and projection. I was really eager to own it. On my skin, it lasts more than 12 hours.

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  5. Out of everything I’ve used, this is the one that gets the most compliments thanks to its amazing projection and sillage. However, for continuous wear, I consider it heavy; it becomes repetitive and stops feeling special, so it’s best used occasionally. But when you want to make an impression, it’s ideal, especially for first meetings. When I wear it, I start to notice a ‘older lady’ scent, something seen and heavy, but for special occasions, you’re guaranteed praise.

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  6. I have samples of the Intense version, and it’s richer, more robust, with more body, without changing much of the essence of the regular Paradoxe. The amber and vanilla are more noticeable. It gives an aura of elegance and sophistication, but not that of an older woman. I would recommend buying this instead of the regular one.

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  7. Without a doubt, a perfume you must have in your collection. It smells more sophisticated than the classic Paradoxe. It’s my favorite, and I’ll always keep a backup bottle. Longevity: 10-12 hours. Projection: people can smell it from afar.

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  8. Today I received this beauty… it’s an exquisite and elegant perfume. It has great sillage and projection; nothing else compares to it. I’m fascinated by it. It was a blind buy, and I couldn’t be happier. 1000/10.

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  9. Ugh, I absolutely hated this. It smells like orange candy; I get that it’s similar to Valentino, but even though I don’t love Valentino, it sounds more harmonious and distinguished to me. This one smells like chewy orange gum—very ‘chuche’ as we say in Spain—and I don’t mind sweets. You can tell it’s tired straight from the blotter; it’s quite different from traditional Paradox, which is more floral and gentle.

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  10. After a while, it smells just like Baccarat Rouge or Red Temptation by Zara. Very synthetic. I didn’t like it.

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  11. My recent big discovery. On my skin, the sweetness dominates without being cloying; it’s also fruity and citrusy at first. I got compliments in Rome while on vacation for the sweetness it radiates. A total hit.

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  12. This is one of those perfumes that are worth it today. It has great performance, which is paramount for me. It smells gorgeous; to me, it reminds me of orange marmalade with a jasmine bouquet… feminine, sweet, elegant… I’m finishing it up and will likely repurchase. Although I’m curious to try its flankers, we’ll see.

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  13. This perfume was love at first sniff; it smells like a coquettish, feminine, and elegant girl all at once. The longevity and projection are amazing, and despite being sweet, I find it very wearable for any season. It has become my favorite alongside Delina Exclusif.

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  14. What a rich perfume with a great lasting trail 💗 full on feminine and sexy.

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  15. Abrilliz87

    Definitely my new signature scent. I love all its top, heart, and base notes; it has the perfect balance of each. It’s elegant yet feminine, fresh, and has a sweetness that doesn’t get tiring—nothing powdery or dusty. I truly love it.

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  16. Perfumadict

    The opening is hypnotic and addictive, but as minutes pass on my skin, it becomes generic and overpowering (in a bad way). I’ll keep testing, but for now, it’s not worth the investment.

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  17. One of my favorite perfumes; Paradoxe Intense will always have a spot since I’m looking for these notes. It’s very pleasant when I let it dry down on my skin; I seek floral and fresh scents, and since I discovered Neroli, I’ve been hunting for it in many because I love and it comforts me. A very rich feminine aroma; I have several with Neroli and I sense the bergamot and jasmine, but this formula makes it different; you can feel the vanilla with the amber. It’s potent, long-lasting, super feminine with a moderately impressive trail. On me and my skin, it smells a lot like pear and bergamot; I recognize the opening of these notes because all my perfumes have them, but I notice the Neroli at the end, about half an hour after letting this jewel dry down. I also sense some citrus that made me buy it, since I’m obsessed with fresh scents even if they don’t last long. I reapply and let myself get wrapped up in its magic notes again.

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  18. I simply love it. ♥️ I’m not a fan of florals and Neroli had me a bit scared, but here it’s perfectly balanced. Fruits, flowers, and a warm, addictive vanilla mix in a delicious way. It’s a fragrance that dresses you up. It makes me feel like an elegant, sexy, and confident woman. ✨ The trail is strong in the little I’ve tested. I only sprayed one atomization on my arm, and when I entered the room, my girlfriend immediately asked what that rich aroma was. 😋 Longevity on skin is excellent; that small spray accompanied me ALL DAY. ✨ For me, a feminine and sophisticated jewel. 🎀♥️ Edit: I used it for about 15 hours. I got compliments ✅ It lasted the whole party, with an intimate trail for the last hour and a half ✅ I got home, showered, and went to sleep; when I woke up, I could still smell it ✨✅ 10/10 ✨♥️

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  19. Cflores1979

    It’s so rich, super ambered, sweet, and vanilla-forward. I had been looking for a scent similar to Amber Romance by VS for 1000 years, and this one on my skin is quite similar; I loved it ❤️❤️

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  20. veronica.pgd

    I absolutely love it. Amber, vanilla, and jasmine are my soul notes. Perfect for cold weather because the amber and vanilla warm everything up. My favorites always have this, and I can’t stop receiving compliments. It’s sweet and makes me feel like an elegant, powerful, confident woman… I can’t stop smelling it. It has that same mysterious aura as Poison Girl, Hypnotic Poison, and Good Girl.

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  21. I’ve tried it several times in the perfumery, and there’s something that doesn’t quite convince me. It’s not bad; you can smell the flowers… but it has a characteristic that doesn’t fill me up.

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  22. Dama Incognita

    A rich, feminine scent. I’ve heard vanilla in several perfumes, but the formula here makes it unique. The vanilla is very noticeable with the amber, some citrus notes that seem more like sweet orange than bergamot, and although it’s not listed, it smells like creamy sandalwood. It has moss, very subtle, giving it a peculiar touch. On the Prada website, it says it has woody notes and a ‘super infusion of jasmine’ that stands out among white flowers. They let me try it and wouldn’t stop smelling my wrist, although the trail was weak and I had to bring my nose close to feel it; longevity was moderate.

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  23. anamaestracorreo

    Same vibe as the previous Prada or the Voce Viva by Valentino, with a slight citrus touch reminiscent of Libre. If you like this style, grab any of them. They’ll do exactly the same for you.

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  24. Ara Betancourt

    I’m getting married, I truly love the Prada Paradoxe, they are super rich, smell luxurious and sexy. People praise them a lot, they are sweet and citrusy, wow 😍❤️❤️

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  25. Have you ever liked something so much that you only want to use it on special occasions? That’s what happens with Prada Paradoxe Intense. Since I heard it in a department store, it was love at first sniff, and I ordered a decant to see how it would wear on me, since it’s not cheap. Tried it, and I can say it’s worth the price. Prada Paradoxe Intense is fresh with bergamot, sweet from the start with pear, and you can feel the white flowers too at the beginning; throughout the development, the sweetness remains. Its longevity is very high, projecting moderately at first (in my case, maybe because it’s winter and I’m wearing several layers of clothing) and then staying close to the skin almost all day; on hard clothes until they’re washed. It smells luxurious, elegant, clean, and feminine. My husband loves it! Now I have to get rid of that feeling of thinking something I like so much is only for special occasions. The moment is today! Otherwise, when are we going to enjoy what we like? Beyond this, in terms of wearability, I see it as super versatile and appropriate for all climates, day and night, just taking care of sprays; maybe only in an intense summer of 40C+ would I think twice. Try this jewel 💎✨ I’m almost sure you’ll love it 💖

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  26. Ugh, I can’t stand it. A colleague wore it, and I asked what it was; there was something about that scent that I liked and yet didn’t finish. I tried it at a perfumery a while ago, and smelling it made me nauseous; I had to wash myself with soap to get rid of it. Definitely, I can’t stand it.

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  27. lolieugenia

    One of my favorite fragrances: sweet, floral, juicy, captivating, seductive, sparkling, vibrant. I love it. Although I’m not a fan of cloying fragrances, some might find it so, which is why I don’t recommend buying it blindly. It has very good performance; on skin, it lasts about 10 hours, and the projection is wide. Once, a friend took my jacket with this perfume, and when he returned it, he said his whole house smelled like it and that he loved it. Me, crazy. I have the bottle and already want the refill, which I really value that it exists. All brands should offer that option.

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  28. Lorenapicazo

    Where do I start… I fell in love with this perfume without knowing what it was. I heard it on three different women at different times, tried to figure out which one it could be by the notes (mission impossible), and on the third one, I asked. I describe it when I spray it as identical to Prada Paradoxe, nothing standout, and thought they had tricked me by telling me it was another perfume haha. But no, after some time, that scent that I fell in love with arrived. Not being a fan of very sweet perfumes, I admit this one is very sweet, very feminine, very white floral, very powdery… that’s how I remember it without knowing what it was. But it’s that the base, its foundation, is the richest thing I’ve ever heard. This perfume will be one of the sweet exceptions in my collection.

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