Is Aromara Paragon a dupe of Prada Paradigme?

Paragon Extrait

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Paradigme Eau de Parfum bottle Paradigme EDP
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Paragon Extrait bottle Paragon Extrait
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Where they differ

Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Paradigme EDP
Paradigme is a contemporary statement of quiet confidence, blending fresh citrus and aromatic geranium with a plush amber-woody base. It's refined, versatile, and subtly distinctive-never loud, but always present.
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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 compare
Paradigme EDP A Paragon Extrait B
Where they part company by gap size

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

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

Notes

Shared Notes
Bergamot Bergamot 52% vs 52%
Only in Paradigme
Musk Musk 47%
Only in Paragon
Lavender Lavender 48%

Note weights are our estimate from each note's place in the pyramid, not the share of the formula. Brands do not publish formulations.

Performance

Paradigme Paragon
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Paradigme

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn
Also Works:
Summer Winter

The fresh spicy-citrus opening is ideal for spring and early summer, while the amber, benzoin, and woody base lend enough warmth and depth for fall. Its richness is less suited to the coldest winter days or extreme heat.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Formal

Paradigme balances freshness and warm ambery woods, making it versatile for daytime, dates, and smart-casual settings without being overpowering. Its moderate projection and complexity keep it tasteful for the office but too sophisticated for sport.

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

Our estimate of how alike these two fragrances smell, calculated from their published notes. It is a position on our scale, not a measured percentage of shared smell.

Overall scent match
8%
Key Similarities

Shares 2 of its 8 notes, including Musk, Bergamot

Key Differences

Adds cedar and cinnamon, drops benzoin and geranium

Where to buy

Paradigme EDP
Paragon Extrait

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