Initio
Paragon
Eau de Parfum2022FranceLongevity · Long LastingSillage · Moderate$295 retail★ 4.1 community rating
A luminous citrus opening melts into creamy jasmine and orris before surrendering to smoky oud and sensual musk
Top Notes
GrapefruitBergamotPink Pepper
Heart Notes
JasmineOrrisAmbroxan
Base Notes
OudAmbretteMusk
Accords
woody· Dominantaromatic· Dominantfruity· Dominantfresh spicy· Prominentlavender· Prominentcitrus· Prominentherbal· Moderatesweet· Moderatewarm spicy· Moderateoud· Moderate
Best Clone
The best clone of Initio Paragon is Paradigm by Fragrance World, with a 82% accuracy score. A fraction of the cost of the $295 original.
Best Seasons
Spring96%
Summer50%
Fall / Autumn100%
Winter92%
Best Occasions
Professional100%
Casual43%
Night Out19%
3 Clones Found
Best Match
Fragrance World
Paradigm
82%accuracy
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Price
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Longevity
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Sillage
Paradigm tends to have marginally shorter longevity (5-6 hours vs 7-8 hours for Paragon) and a slightly less prominent oud in the base. The sillage is comparable, though the original projects with slightly more intensity during the opening phase.
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Lattafa
Al Nashama
82%accuracy
$20
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Longevity
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Sillage
Al Nashama has slightly shorter longevity (5-6 hours vs 8+ hours) and a warmer, heavier projection compared to Paragon's cooler, more ethereal character. The ambroxan prominence is comparable, but the clone's oud base feels more prominent and less balanced against the floral heart.
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Lattafa
Vintage Radio
78%accuracy
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Price
6-8 hours
Longevity
Moderate to Strong
Sillage
Vintage Radio has shorter longevity (5-6 hours vs 8+ hours) and slightly softer sillage. The heart notes are less refined, and the base leans warmer/sweeter rather than maintaining Paragon's sophisticated woody-amber profile.
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