How it smells
It smells mostly woody and fresh spicy. Fruity and spicy notes and green notes at the top, pepper and rose in the middle and labdanum and sandalwood at the base.
- Came out
- 2017
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- fall
Paradox 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 Vertus Paradox EDP
Paradox EDP is made by Vertus. Its strength is Eau de Parfum.
Sillage and projection
Projection is strong: people around you will notice it. Two sprays are usually enough. It spreads further than Tom Ford Oud Wood and Roja Dove Roja Elysium Parfum.
Who will like Paradox
The strongest accord is woody (100%), followed by fresh spicy and amber. You will probably like it if you enjoy woody and fresh spicy smells and notes like pepper and labdanum. Less obvious notes include lily-of-the-valley and vetiver. Perfume fans rate it 3.69 out of 5.
When in the day to wear Paradox
It works better in the day than at night, so it is a good pick for work, school and daily wear. Its fresh spicy side keeps it clean and easy. For evenings, Yves Saint Laurent Opium has more depth.
Price and value
The usual price in Europe is about €150. That puts it on the expensive side. It costs more than Yves Saint Laurent Opium but less than Tom Ford Oud Wood and Roja Dove Roja Elysium Parfum.
More from Vertus
The house has 21 perfumes here, led by Monarch, Narcos'Is and Bengal.
Longevity on skin
It stays on skin for about 6 to 9 hours, so one spray in the morning can carry you through the day. As an Eau de Parfum, it has more perfume oil than an Eau de Toilette, which helps it last. It lasts longer than Tom Ford Oud Wood and Roja Dove Roja Elysium Parfum. Base notes like labdanum and sandalwood are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Perfumes that smell like Paradox
Similar picks to try: Tom Ford Oud Wood (8 shared notes), Roja Dove Roja Elysium Parfum (6 shared notes), Yves Saint Laurent Opium (9 shared notes) and Tom Ford Bitter Peach (5 shared notes).
Questions people ask
Is Paradox unisex?
Yes, it is made for both men and women.
What is the best season for Paradox?
Fall and winter.
When did it come out?
It came out in 2017.