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Paradoxe Eau de Parfum bottle Paradoxe EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
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2022 Year -
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Paradox - 999 Eau de Parfum bottle Paradox - 999 EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Paradoxe EDP
A masterclass in modern femininity, Paradoxe blends juicy pear, radiant orange blossom, and luminous musks for a signature that is fresh, creamy, and quietly seductive. Effortlessly chic and endlessly wearable.
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Our Verdict - Paradox - 999 EDP
Inspired by Prada Paradoxe, No. 999 leans on the same pear-neroli-orange blossom-amber shape but the transitions feel more abrupt, missing the seamless, contradictory floral-amber blending that makes the original feel so distinctive.
Acquired

Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Paradoxe EDP
Paradox - 999 EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Pear 35% vs 59%
Bergamot 30% vs 40%
Only in Paradoxe
Tangerine 34%
Shared Notes
Neroli 33% vs 47%
Orange Blossom 33% vs 52%
Only in Paradoxe
Jasmine 33%
Shared Notes
Vanilla 28% vs 50%
Amber 25% vs 50%
Only in Paradoxe
Musk 25% Benzoin 21%

Accords

Paradoxe Paradox - 999
95%
White Floral
75%
80%
Citrus
70%
Sweet
55%
60%
Amber
35%
50%
Powdery
45%
Fruity
40%
35%
Musky
30%
Fresh
White Floral shared
95%
75%
80%
Sweet shared
70%
55%
Amber shared
60%
35%
50%
Fruity shared
45%
40%
35%
30%

Performance

Paradoxe Paradox - 999
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Paradoxe

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn
Also Works:
Summer

The luminous citrus and white florals make it ideal for spring and summer, while vanilla and amber add enough warmth for fall. It can be worn in winter, but its brightness shines most in lighter, warmer months.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

Polished and inviting without being overpowering, Paradoxe fits both office and date settings. Its soft, clean florals are versatile for daily wear, but it is a touch too elegant and sweet for true sports settings.

Paradox - 999

Seasons

Also Works:
Spring Summer Autumn Winter

Occasions

Also Works:
Office Date Casual Formal Sport

Similarity Breakdown

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
91%
Key Similarities

Both lean white floral, sweet, fruity

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Paradoxe EDP
Paradox - 999 EDP
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