Paradigme by Prada

It’s not as bad as they said, after listening to several reviewers. But this doesn’t surpass any Luna Rossa or any L’Homme. It’s a fresh, easy-to-wear, and easy-to-please perfume, and that’s it. That’s not nothing. We’ll see how the flankers turn out, I suppose they’ll start releasing them soon.

They caught me off guard with complaints about the longevity of this incredibly boring perfume. It’s as tedious as it is persistent. I was gifted a sample at Druni, sprayed it on my husband’s wrist as a joke, and it’s been smelling like an NPC for 24 hours with no improvement. Help.

I tried it at Palacio and it smells like Axe de Chocolate without the fine chocolate.

Smells quite clean and fresh, something you’ve probably smelled many times if you’ve been into perfumery for a while. As a first perfume, it’s good; it’s quite long-lasting and a fresh scent that goes with everything and any weather. But I don’t recommend buying it if you have time in this.

Among recent men’s fragrances, I feel this has become one of my favorites. I tried it twice on my dad, and both times we loved it. I feel it’s a completely original scent compared to other men’s perfumes I’ve tried.

I love the scent; it’s versatile and not cloying, perfect for all year round. The only fatal flaw is that it lasts a maximum of 3 or 4 hours; after that, it disappears almost completely. It’s a shame for a luxury brand charging this much, as this olfactory jewel should last longer. They should improve it, because it shouldn’t be lost due to this longevity error.

It’s elegant and versatile, with a fresh and spicy aroma blending woody notes. It’s not innovative; it seems like an amplified version of YSL Y EDP, sometimes called ‘the Y version of Prada’. It starts with potent Calabria bergamot, then geranium comes out, and finishes balsamic and woody. The downside is it doesn’t last long, about 4 hours, and is barely noticeable on the skin after an hour. Apply a lot on clothes to make it last. Ideal for the office or heat because it’s not annoying.

I had already criticized the longevity, but last week something incredible happened: I put about 3 or 4 drops on my clothes and skin, and two days later, while washing, I smelled a pleasant scent coming from the fabric, little bursts. I was speechless realizing it was this Paradigme. Hope this helps others.

These fragrances should be called ‘Fraud for Men’ or ‘Overhyped for Men’. It’s not horrible, but for a sixth of the price, you could buy an Azzaro Wanted that smells a thousand times better. There’s no point in it existing or costing what it does. Also, that floral and musk blend was explored back in the 80s; it reminded me of several 90s fragrances that passed without glory.

I liked it. It’s nothing new and marketing works against it, but if you get that out of your head, it’s a pleasant perfume. I feel that Invictus vibe, without being the same. Regarding the price, here in Spain you can get 100ml for just over 50 euros.

What a disappointment, at least I got to try it before buying… It smells very similar to Esika’s Cardigan Evolution, just less synthetic and more ambered… the price isn’t justified.

Honestly, it smells delicious; the aromatic part blends great with the amber and it’s super versatile, but its only downside is that it doesn’t last long and has weak projection; on skin it lasted about 3 or 4 hours and on clothes about 6, so for the price, I wouldn’t recommend it.

I’m not sure if it’s my skin, but at 10 minutes it smells like that common amber found in Zara perfumes with leather or amber. By the hour, it was skin-scent only. I don’t think it’s worth the price since I already have Zara perfumes that smell the same and cost less than half, perfect for work or daily wear.

Prada Paradigme is an amber, woody, and aromatic fragrance. It starts citric and ambered with a sweet touch that isn’t cloying. Over time, floral notes emerge with a soapy nuance distinct from other fragrances in the brand, along with hard-to-pinpoint vanilla and balsamic touches. I see it for three seasons: spring and autumn due to its warmth, not for summer. It works for daily wear or the office. It lasted about 8 or 9 hours with regular sillage. Prada has changed its style since Luna Rossa Ocean; before they were elegant and clean, now they follow generic designer trends with less personality. It’s pleasant but hardly recognizable compared to things like Valentino Uomo Born in Roma Intense, Polo 67 EDT, or Versace Man Fraiche Extreme. If you’re looking for something safe, it’s fine, but if you want to stand out, look at other options.

Don’t let yourselves be fooled. If you know Adolfo Domínguez’s Black Amber, this is exactly that opening, just much rounder and sweeter. Basic and sad for a Prada.