Paradis des Sens 2020 EDP

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Arcadia

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Paradis des Sens Arcadia is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2020. Arcadia opens with Violet, Pink Pepper, Coriander, and Tangerine, settles into a heart of Cedar, Patchouli, and Oakmoss, and dries down to a base of Woody Notes, Vanilla, Benzoin, and Ambergris. Paradis des Sens's Arcadia carries an Acquired verdict, a woody-led wear.

This is a strong, divisive scent. Some find it a dead ringer for YSL Tuxedo, others a metallic, peppery violet bomb. It demands attention and wears like a second skin, but don't expect it to please everyone.
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Arcadia Eau de Parfum 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
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Fall Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Given its strong projection and long-lasting nature, this scent is best suited for evenings and special occasions where it can truly shine. While too assertive for a typical office or sporty setting, its luxurious character makes it perfect for a date or a formal event.

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

  • Oakmoss Evernia prunastri extract from Oakmoss

Other declarable allergens

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

Arcadia kicks off with a vibrant, almost sorbet-like burst of tangerine, sharpened by a hefty dose of pink pepper and a green whisper of coriander. As it settles, a rich woody heart emerges, dominated by cedar and earthy patchouli, backed by the distinctive depth of oakmoss. The dry down is a warm, sensual embrace of vanilla and benzoin, cushioned by the oceanic, animalic touch of ambergris, leaving a lasting, woody trail.

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