Détour Noir Eau de Parfum vs Royal Paragon Eau de Parfum

Détour Noir

Edp	Concentration	Edp
U	Gender	U
2021	Year	2023
£	Price Tier	£

Royal Paragon

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Détour Noir Eau de Parfum

This "clone" is highly divisive. Some see a cheap ticket to luxury, others a synthetic nightmare. You'll either get an amazing dupe, or a headache-inducing mess. Don't expect the quality of the original, but for the price, it might just surprise you.

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Our Verdict - Royal Paragon Eau de Parfum

Divisive and a little cloying for some, this budget-friendly scent will have you smelling like a spicy apple pie, if you can get past the rough opening and let it macerate. For the price, it's a solid contender if you're not after monster projection.

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Scent Profile

Citrus	13%	14%
Floral	20%	30%
Fruity	9%	9%
Green	9%	12%
Sweet	24%	19%
Warm	15%	13%
Woody	15%	11%
Earthy	10%	7%
Animalic	1%	1%
Fresh	17%	19%

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

Détour Noir EdP

Royal Paragon EdP

Notes

Shared Notes

Apple 30% vs 30%

Lavender 25% vs 26%

Only in Détour Noir Eau de Parfum

Jasmine 24% Violet 20%

Only in Royal Paragon Eau de Parfum

Bergamot 23% Tangerine 20%

Only in Détour Noir Eau de Parfum

Vanilla 39% Patchouli 21% Bergamot 21% Mandarin 19%

Only in Royal Paragon Eau de Parfum

Geranium 40% Jasmine 31% Violet 29%

Shared Notes

Sandalwood 24% vs 14%

Cardamom 21% vs 18%

Pepper 18% vs 14%

Guaiac Wood 18% vs 18%

Only in Détour Noir Eau de Parfum

Geranium 17%

Only in Royal Paragon Eau de Parfum

Vanilla 20% Patchouli 14%

Accords

Détour Noir Eau de Parfum Royal Paragon Eau de Parfum

100%

Vanilla

70%

99%

Woody

100%

91%

Warm Spicy

95%

82%

Fresh Spicy

95%

74%

Aromatic

83%

81%

Powdery

61%

52%

Citrus

67%

65%

Fruity

65%

57%

Lavender

58%

55%

Fresh

51%

Vanilla shared

100%

70%

Woody shared

99%

100%

Warm Spicy shared

91%

95%

Fresh Spicy shared

82%

95%

Aromatic shared

74%

83%

Powdery shared

81%

61%

Citrus shared

52%

67%

Fruity shared

65%

Lavender shared

57%

58%

Fresh shared

55%

51%

Performance

Détour Noir Eau de Parfum Royal Paragon Eau de Parfum

Long (6-10h)

Longevity

Moderate (4-6h)

Moderate

Projection

Moderate

Strong

Intensity

Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Détour Noir Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Autumn Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:

Date Casual

Also Works:

Formal

Its moderate projection and warm, inviting accords make it suitable for dates and casual outings, though the initial synthetic blast noted by some may deter from formal occasions. While many find it versatile for day-to-day, a powerful vanilla-heavy scent might be too much for smaller office environments.

Royal Paragon Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Autumn Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:

Date Casual

Also Works:

Office Formal

Its moderate projection and sweet, warm spicy profile make it a good fit for date nights and casual wear, especially in cooler weather, though some find it cloying. It's less ideal for formal events or sports, and can work in an office setting if applied lightly.