Is Zamoori Paragon a dupe of Initio Parfums Privés Paragon?
Paragon Extrait
| Extrait | Concentration | Oil |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2022 | Year | - |
| ££££ | Price Tier | £ |
Paragon Oil
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
ScentArt
How it unfolds
Notes
- Paragon
- Paragon
- in both
Tap a note to light it in both. A+B means both have it
Which Should You Buy?
This is a seriously divisive scent. Some call it an intoxicating masterpiece of creamy woods and juicy plum, while others get synthetic fruit, old lady vibes, or even stale pencil shavings. Definitely not a safe blind buy.
Zamoori’s Perfume oil interpretation of Paragon centres on bergamot and the other notes named on its product page. Its seller-stated profile suggests a a bold, warm, smoky character, while resemblance to the inspiration and performance have not been independently assessed.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Sandalwood
100%
vs
33%
Lavender
38%
vs
50%
Palo Santo
37%
vs
33%
Bergamot
25%
vs
50%
Pepper
22%
vs
50%
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 Brands do not publish formulations.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
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
While some find it office-safe with light sprays, many agree it's too strong for typical workplace environments. Its sensual, calming character with impressive longevity makes it ideal for dates and evening wear, and it suits casual cold-weather days surprisingly well.
Seasons
The suggested season fit reflects the seller-stated Bergamot, Black Pepper, White Sage profile only. The blend has not had an independent wear test, so treat this as a style guide rather than measured performance.
Occasions
The close oil format and seller-stated note profile suggest casual and evening wear. No independent wear test is available for this Zamoori interpretation.
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.
Shares 5 of its 7 notes, including Bergamot, Sandalwood, Palo Santo
Adds plum and sage, drops oud and white sage
Where to buy
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