The smell in short
It smells mostly amber and leather. Amalfi lemon and bergamot at the top, tuberose and hyacinth in the middle and leather and oakmoss at the base.
- Came out
- 1983
- Lasts
- 3 to 6 hours
- Best in
- fall
Paradoxe notes
Top notes
What you smell first
Heart notes
The main smell
Base notes
What stays on your skin
Smell profile
Main accords
How strong each part of the smell is
Best seasons and time of day
About Pierre Cardin Paradoxe EDP
Pierre Cardin is the house behind Paradoxe EDP. It comes as Eau de Parfum.
Day or night?
This is more of an evening scent: it shines at dinners, dates and nights out. Its amber side feels cosy and rich after dark. For daytime, Sisley Eau Du Soir is a lighter match.
Which weather suits Paradoxe
It is at its best in fall. It is less suited to spring. From best to least suited, the seasons are fall, winter, summer and spring. If you need something for spring, Boucheron Pour Homme is a better fit. Its warm smell feels best when the weather is cold.
Its style
The strongest accord is amber (100%), followed by leather and smoky. You will probably like it if you enjoy amber and leather smells and notes like tuberose and leather. Less obvious notes include mandarin orange, ylang-ylang and incense. Perfume fans rate it 4.10 out of 5.
Will people notice Paradoxe?
Its sillage is strong. People around you will notice it. Two sprays are usually enough. The Spirit of Dubai Baz unisex spreads further.
Other Pierre Cardin perfumes
This house has 23 perfumes on iPerfume. The most popular ones are Pour Monsieur, Pierre Cardin and Rose Cardin.
Perfumes that smell like Paradoxe
These perfumes have a close smell: Lattafa Velvet Oud (9 shared notes), Sisley Eau Du Soir (8 shared notes), The Spirit of Dubai Baz unisex (9 shared notes) and Boucheron Pour Homme (8 shared notes).
More questions
When did Paradoxe come out?
It came out in 1983.
How long does Paradoxe last?
About 3 to 6 hours on skin.
Can men wear it?
It is made for women, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.