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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.
Modern Code shadows Prada Paradigme, the 2025 clean-woody musk built on a benzoin and Peru balsam base. It nails the airy bergamot-and-musk opening and resinous drydown, but Perfume Parlour smooths out the green rose-geranium nuance and pushes the cheaper musk forward, so it reads a touch more generic than the original.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 18% | 18% |
| Floral | 27% | 27% |
| Fruity | 1% | 1% |
| Green | 10% | 10% |
| Sweet | 15% | 15% |
| Warm | 15% | 15% |
| Woody | 10% | 11% |
| Earthy | 5% | 5% |
| Animalic | 12% | 12% |
| Fresh | 14% | 14% |
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
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
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.
Seasons
A clean musky-resinous scent that works across spring and autumn and holds up in cooler weather; the warmth feels heavy in peak summer.
Occasions
Polished and inoffensive enough for the office and daily wear, with the warm base giving it enough presence for evenings and dates.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Aromatic, Woody, Amber accords and Bergamot, Musk notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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