Pierre Cardin

Paradoxe

CitrusFloralLeatherGreenResinousMuskySpicy

Paradoxe by Pierre Cardinis a Chypre Floral fragrance for women. Paradoxe was launched in 1983. The nose behind this fragrance is Raymond Chaillan. Top notes are Amalfi Lemon, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange; middle notes are Hyacinth, Tuberose, Ylang-Ylang, Iris and Jasmine; base notes are Leather, oak moss, Incense, Musk, Pepper and Amber.

Notes

Top notes

First 0–15 minutes

Amalfi Lemon Mandarin Orange Pepper

Heart notes

15 minutes – 2 hours

Hyacinth Tuberose Ylang-Ylang Iris Jasmine Bergamot

Base notes

2+ hours, dry-down

Leather Oak Moss Incense Musk Amber

Fragrance profile

Estimated from note profile

Longevity6–8 hrs

Sillage (projection)Strong

When to wear Paradoxe

Best seasons

🌸Spring☀️Summer🍂Autumn❄️Winter

Best occasions

Daily wearDate nightEveningSport / outdoorFormal

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