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Which Should You Buy?
This loud, sweet amber bomb is a love-it-or-hate-it affair, but for those who get it, it's a winter staple that lasts absolutely ages. Definitely not one for the subtle types.
Prada Paradigme is the quieter, more architectural fougere in the Luna Rossa stable - bergamot and bourbon geranium sitting over a resinous benzoin-Peru-balsam-guaiac base. No. 334 keeps the bergamot-geranium-benzoin trio recognisable; what gets lost is the original's airy musk dimension.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 12% | 50% |
| Floral | 2% | 30% |
| Fruity | 1% | 10% |
| Green | 7% | 30% |
| Sweet | 10% | 45% |
| Warm | 28% | 70% |
| Woody | 28% | 70% |
| Earthy | 13% | 40% |
| Animalic | 10% | 20% |
| Fresh | 13% | 55% |
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Top Notes
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Base Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.
Occasions
Its overwhelming strength and sweetness make it a poor fit for office wear, but perfect for dates or evening events where you want to make a statement. The rich amber and woody accords also suit formal occasions, though its boldness might be too much for some.
Seasons
The bergamot-geranium opening lifts in warmer weather and the resin base anchors cooler ones; this is a true three-season fougere with autumn the sweet spot.
Occasions
The professional masculine archetype - office and formal-day the natural homes; restrained enough for a daytime meeting, structured enough for an evening dinner.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Amber, Aromatic, Woody accords and Bergamot, Musk notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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