Prada Paradigme EDP

Description

Prada Paradigme is a clean, ambery-woody signature built on a “reverse pyramid” — it opens from a warm, resinous base and rises into bright citrus and green geranium.

Launched in 2025 as the masculine counterpart to the house’s blockbuster Paradoxe and fronted by Tom Holland, Paradigme was composed by perfumers Marie Salamagne, Bruno Jovanovic and Nicolas Bonneville for Prada. It leads with a smoky-sweet foundation of Peru balsam, benzoin and guaiac wood, lifted by an aromatic bourbon-and-rose geranium heart and a radiant top of Calabrian bergamot and airy musk. Critics describe it as a polished, versatile crowd-pleaser — clean, soapy-fresh and lightly sweet — rather than a challenging niche statement.

Scent Character

• Woody — 57%
• Floral — 14%
• Fresh — 14%
• Sweet — 14%

Translation: a warm, balsamic guaiac-wood core is the star, brightened by green-floral geranium and a clean citrus-musk lift. Smooth and easy to wear — woody-amber with a fresh, soapy polish.

Fragrance Pyramid

Prada composes Paradigme as a “reverse pyramid,” revealing the base first.

Base (opening): Peru Balsam, Benzoin, Guaiac Wood

Heart: Bourbon Geranium, Rose Geranium

Top: Calabrian Bergamot, Musk

Performance

• Longevity: Moderate to good — most wearers report around 6–8 hours, though experiences vary from a few hours to 8–10 depending on skin chemistry.
• Sillage: Moderate — noticeable in your personal space without dominating a room.
• Projection: Polite and refined; a smooth, close-wearing amber-wood after the opening. A “safe,” office-friendly performer rather than a beast.

Best Occasions & Season

• Season: Best in Fall and Winter thanks to the warm balsamic base, though the clean profile makes it versatile year-round.
• Occasions: Office, everyday and evening — a polished, easygoing signature.
• Gender: Marketed for men; the clean woody-amber character reads comfortably unisex.

Concentration & Provenance

Concentration: Eau de Parfum
Perfumers: Marie Salamagne, Bruno Jovanovic, Nicolas Bonneville
House: Prada (Italy)
Year: 2025

Try Before You Commit

Paradigme is a versatile daily scent, but sample it first to see how the woody-amber base wears on you. In-stock decants:

• 1mL Sample — $3.99
• 5mL Sample — $14.99
• 10mL Sample — $24.99

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FAQ

Is Paradigme the men’s version of Paradoxe?
Yes — Prada positions Paradigme as the masculine counterpart to the women’s Paradoxe, sharing the iconic triangular bottle in a black-to-green gradient.

What does it smell like?
A clean, ambery-woody scent: warm guaiac wood, benzoin and Peru balsam brightened by green geranium and a fresh bergamot-musk top. Smooth, soapy-fresh and lightly sweet.

How long does it last?
Moderate to good — around 6–8 hours for most wearers, with projection settling to a polished skin scent after the opening.

Is it a versatile scent?
Very — it’s a safe, office-and-everyday-friendly crowd-pleaser that works across seasons, leaning cozier in cooler weather.