Percival Eau de Parfum vs Paradigme Eau de Parfum

Percival

Edp	Concentration	Edp
U	Gender	M
2018	Year	2025
££	Price Tier	££

Paradigme

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Percival Eau de Parfum

Percival delivers sparkling, aromatic freshness with just enough woody warmth to feel polished and versatile. It is a confident, crowd-pleasing signature with niche refinement and mass appeal.

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Our Verdict - Paradigme Eau de Parfum

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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Scent Profile

Citrus	13%	18%
Floral	21%	27%
Fruity	3%	1%
Green	9%	10%
Sweet	15%	15%
Warm	19%	15%
Woody	12%	10%
Earthy	5%	5%
Animalic	7%	12%
Fresh	23%	14%

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

Percival EdP

Paradigme EdP

Notes

Heart Notes

Geranium 100%

Base Notes

Amberwood 18% Ambroxan 18% Musk 18% Fir Resin 17% Clearwood 16% Tonka Bean 13%

Base Notes

Benzoin 38% Peru Balsam 34% Guaiac Wood 28%

Shared Notes

Bergamot 21% vs 52%

Only in Percival Eau de Parfum

Lavender 21% Mandarin 21% Geranium 20% Pink Pepper 16%

Only in Paradigme Eau de Parfum

Musk 47%

Only in Percival Eau de Parfum

Hedione 18% Violet 17% Jasmine 17% Coriander 17% Cinnamon 16% Cardamom 14%

Only in Paradigme Eau de Parfum

Geranium 100%

Only in Percival Eau de Parfum

Amberwood 18% Ambroxan 18% Musk 18% Fir Resin 17% Clearwood 16% Tonka Bean 13%

Only in Paradigme Eau de Parfum

Benzoin 38% Peru Balsam 34% Guaiac Wood 28%

Accords

Percival Eau de Parfum Paradigme Eau de Parfum

65%

Amber

90%

85%

Fresh Spicy

85%

80%

Citrus

50%

70%

Woody

65%

70%

Aromatic

70%

Balsamic

60%

50%

Musky

Amber shared

65%

90%

Fresh Spicy shared

85%

Citrus shared

80%

50%

Woody shared

70%

65%

Aromatic shared

70%

Balsamic

60%

Musky

50%

Performance

Percival Eau de Parfum Paradigme Eau de Parfum

Long (6-10h)

Longevity

Long (6-10h)

Moderate

Projection

Moderate

Intensity

Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Percival Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Summer Autumn

Also Works:

Winter

The bright citrus and aromatic top notes give Percival a pronounced freshness ideal for spring and summer, while the woody and amber base provides enough depth and warmth for fall. Its clean profile is less suited for the coldest winter days.

Occasions

Best For:

Office Date Casual

Also Works:

Formal

Percival’s moderate projection and versatile freshness make it perfect for office and casual settings, while its refined character works for dates and even semi-formal occasions. It is less suited for intense sport or very formal black-tie settings.

Paradigme Eau de Parfum

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.