Paragon

Name: Paragon Eau de Parfum (EDP)
Brand: Initio Parfums Privés

Initio Parfums Privés · Eau de Parfum (EDP) · 2022

≈ $430 · 90ml · approx. retail

Launched in 2022, Paragon is a woody spicy composition pairing aromatic lavender and sage with plum, smoky palo santo and black pepper over sandalwood and oud.

Woody Aromatic Oud

The scent

Top notes

The opening · first 15 minutes

Lavender Sage Bergamot

Heart notes

The core · the next few hours

Plum Palo Santo Black Pepper

Base notes

The dry-down · what lingers

Sandalwood Oud (Agarwood)

Best for

FallWinterEveningSpecial Occasion

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