88%

Paragon Extrait

Aromara  
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Cashmere Wood Eau de Parfum bottle Cashmere Wood EDP
EDP Concentration Extrait
U Gender U
2019 Year -
££ Price Tier £
Paragon Extrait bottle Paragon Extrait

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Cashmere Wood EDP
A potent, polarising oud-iris bomb that some hail as a hidden gem, others as overwhelmingly cloying. It's not for the faint of heart, delivering killer performance and an intense, masculine aura often compared to Dior Homme Parfum.
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Our Verdict - Paragon Extrait
Paragon is Aromara's take on Prada Paradigme, a fresh-spicy modern signature. Built at 35% Extrait, the bergamot-lavender-iris backbone is close, though the dupe leans sweeter and less transparent than Prada's more restrained, powdery original.
Statement

Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Cashmere Wood EDP
Paragon Extrait

Notes

Shared Notes
Lavender 48% vs 47%
Only in Cashmere Wood
Mandarin 52%
Only in Paragon
Bergamot 52%
Shared Notes
Cedar 47% vs 37%
Only in Cashmere Wood
Cashmeran 53%

Accords

Cashmere Wood Paragon
100%
Woody
55%
81%
Powdery
30%
78%
Amber
66%
Iris
Aromatic
65%
58%
Warm Spicy
45%
58%
Cacao
58%
Oud
54%
Musky
51%
Citrus
50%
Sweet
40%
Woody shared
100%
55%
Powdery shared
81%
30%
78%
66%
65%
Warm Spicy shared
58%
45%
58%
Oud
58%
54%
51%
Sweet shared
50%
40%

Performance

Cashmere Wood Paragon
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Strong
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Cashmere Wood

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

This fragrance is an absolute beast in terms of performance, with reviews noting killer projection and longevity, making it unsuitable for an office setting. Its rich, dark, and sophisticated profile, with prominent oud and iris, leans heavily towards formal events or intimate date nights, where its powerful sillage can leave a lasting impression.

Paragon

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn
Also Works:
Spring

A fresh, aromatic-spicy scent with warm woody depth that transitions well between spring and autumn.

Occasions

Best For:
Casual
Also Works:
Office

Versatile enough for the office and casual wear alike; not distinctive enough to stand out for formal evenings.

Similarity Breakdown

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
88%
Key Similarities

Both lean woody, powdery, warm spicy

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Cashmere Wood EDP
Paragon Extrait
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