Paragon

Paragon from Initio Parfums Prives, released in 2022, is a woody aromatic with a soft spicy sweetness. People describe it as woody and aromatic in equal measure, with about half also noting spice, sweetness and citrus.

The opening is fresh and herbal: sage and lavender give a clean, slightly camphorous aromatic note, and bergamot adds a citrus sparkle. In the heart, plum brings a dark, juicy sweetness, black pepper a dry spice and palo santo a smoky, sweet wood often used like incense. The base settles into sandalwood for a creamy, smooth woodiness and agarwood, or oud, for a soft, dark and resinous depth.

People report long-lasting wear and a moderate trail that sometimes projects strongly. Votes are spread across autumn and winter and split almost evenly between day and night, so it suits the office, dinners and cool-weather outings. It is worn by anyone who likes a polished, approachable woody scent with a fruity, smoky core.

Paragon — unisex fragrance by Initio Parfums Prives (released 2022). Top notes: Lavender, Sage, Bergamot. Heart notes: Plum, Palo Santo, Black Pepper. Base notes: Sandalwood, Agarwood (Oud). — Parfica open fragrance database