JUL ET MAD Paris 2016 Extrait

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Secrets du Paradis Rouge

by Luca Maffei

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JUL ET MAD Paris Secrets du Paradis Rouge is an Extrait de Parfum launched in 2016, created by Luca Maffei. Secrets du Paradis Rouge opens with Orange, Mandarin, Neroli, and Clove, settles into a heart of Orange Blossom, Rose, Honey, and Almond, and dries down to a base of Woody Notes, Musk, Amber, and Patchouli. JUL ET MAD Paris's Secrets du Paradis Rouge carries an Acquired verdict, a sweet-led wear.

A divisive blend of opulent orange blossom, honey, and spice. It's rich, sweet, and powerful, but some find it a bit too 'mature' or cloying. Definitely not a safe blind buy, so sample before committing to this luxurious journey.
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  • Warm
  • Luxurious
  • Sensual
  • Feminine
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Secrets du Paradis Rouge Extrait bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Fall Winter
Also Works:
Summer

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its moderate sillage and strong, sweet character make it less suitable for a quiet office, but perfect for dates and formal events where its richness can shine. It's a bit too opulent for everyday casual wear, and definitely not for sport.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

In standard patch-test panels

  • Geraniol from Rose

Other declarable allergens

  • Bitter almond Benzaldehyde from Almond
  • Bitter orange peel Citrus Aurantium Amara Peel Oil from Neroli
  • Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Flower Oil from Neroli
  • Clove Eugenia Caryophyllus Flower Oil from Clove
  • Eugenia Caryophyllus Leaf Oil from Clove
  • Limonene from Orange
  • Neroli Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Oil from Neroli
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk
  • Vanillin from Vanilla

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Secrets du Paradis Rouge opens with an intense burst of candied orange, bright mandarin, and neroli, spiced by a subtle clove and herbaceous artemisia. The heart unfolds into a lavish bouquet of orange blossom, softened by a rich honeyed sweetness and a whisper of almond and rose. As it settles, a warm, balsamic base emerges with woody notes, patchouli, amber, benzoin, and a smooth vanilla, creating a surprisingly linear yet evolving experience.

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