Prada 2022 EDP

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Paradoxe

by Nadège Le Garlantezec , Antoine Maisondieu , Shyamala Maisondieu

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Prada Paradoxe is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2022, created by Nadège Le Garlantezec, Antoine Maisondieu, and Shyamala Maisondieu. Paradoxe opens with Bergamot, Pear, and Tangerine, settles into a heart of Neroli, Orange Blossom, and Jasmine, and dries down to a base of Musk, Amber, Vanilla, and Benzoin. Prada's Paradoxe carries a Favourite verdict, a fresh-led wear.

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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  • Sophisticated
  • Clean
  • Romantic
  • Modern
  • Fresh
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Paradoxe 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
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Fall
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.

Best 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.

Ingredients and allergens

Alcohol, Parfum / Fragrance, Aqua / Water, Limonene, Linalool, Benzyl Salicylate, Benzyl Alcohol, Methyl Anthranilate, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Coumarin, Hydroxycitronellal, Citronellol, Geraniol, Citral, Tris(Tetramethylhydroxypiperidinol) Citrate, Farnesol, Benzyl Benzoate, Ci 17200 / Red 33

From a shop in the United Kingdom. Boxes sold in other countries can differ.

Another shop's list names the same allergens.

Named in this list, in standard patch-test panels

Other allergens named in this list

Lists change between batches and markets, so check the box of the bottle you have. "Parfum" covers substances the label does not name, and we highlight only the allergens we could match. If you have a diagnosed allergy, look for the name your clinic gave you on your own packaging.

About

Paradoxe opens with a juicy, sparkling burst of pear and citrus, quickly enveloped by a radiant bouquet of orange blossom and neroli. The floral heart is creamy yet modern, lifted by delicate jasmine sambac and balanced by a soft bed of vanilla, amber, and white musks. Subtle hints of benzoin and Ambroxan add a velvety warmth, while a clean powdery accord keeps things effortlessly polished. The overall effect is luminous, elegant, and quietly sensual-a fragrance that feels both comforting and unmistakably contemporary.

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Where to buy

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