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Aromatic · 2013

Paradis Perdu

by Frapin
Rating3.8 ★ 448 votes
GenderUnisex
Year2013
AromaticGreenCitrus
Best for springDaytime wearmoderate sillageModerate
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Collection
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80% match
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Ex Vetiver Juliette Has A Gun
80% match
Douro Penhaligon's
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79% match
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The pyramid

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Top / Heart / BaseThe three tiers of the pyramid: first impression, the character, and the long-lasting foundation.More in Learn →
17 notes
topfirst impression
GrapefruitLemonBergamotMandarin Orange
heartthe character
HayGalbanumVetiverBasilElemiRavensaraSilk Vine Or Milk Broom
basethe foundation
MossVirginian CedarWoodsy NotesPalisander RosewoodLabdanumMusk

At a glance

community scores
Longevity
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LongevityHow long a fragrance lasts on skin.More in Learn →
54
fleetingeternal
Sillage / projection
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ProjectionHow far the scent radiates from your skin while you stand still. The 'sillage / projection' votes on fragrance pages blend the two, so read them as overall reach.More in Learn →
41
intimateenormous
Price value43
overpricedgreat value
Gender lean57
femininemasculine

Accord radar

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AccordA blend of notes the nose perceives as one unified smell - like a chord made of musical notes.More in Learn →
top 8
AromaticGreenCitrusWoodyFresh SpicyEarthyHerbalBalsamic
Full accord breakdown

Main accords

top 8
Aromatic
Green
Citrus
Woody
Fresh Spicy
Earthy
Herbal
Balsamic

Community profile

community votes
Longevity
very weak
8%
weak
13%
moderate
43%
long lasting
31%
eternal
5%
Sillage
intimate
17%
moderate
54%
strong
15%
enormous
13%
Season
spring
39%
summer
30%
fall
23%
winter
8%
Time of day
day
82%
night
18%
Gender
female
4%
more female
5%
unisex
60%
more male
22%
male
9%
Value
way overpriced
5%
overpriced
33%
ok
47%
good value
15%

What people say

What people love
retainsunderstatedrefinementidealspringmildsummerdaysuniqueunconventionalgreenherbal
What people criticise
lackssweetnessunsuitableflorallovershighlypolarizingdescribedbrutalsharpbitteropening

Smells similar

by scent profile
80% match
Lacoste Lacoste Fragrances
Lacoste Fragrances
aromaticmossy
80% match
Azzaro Duo Men Azzaro
Azzaro
aromaticgreen
80% match
Ex Vetiver Juliette Has A Gun
Juliette Has A Gun
citrusearthy
80% match
Porsche Titan Porsche Design
Porsche Design
fresh spicyherbal

Similarity is based on note and accord overlap, not molecular analysis.

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How its notes pair

BergamotMandarin Ora…LemonGrapefruitVetiverBasilGalbanumElemiHaySilk Vine Or…RavensaraMuskCedarWoody NotesLabdanumMossPalisander R…
topheartbase

Signature pair: Elemi and Labdanum

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In plain words

The main accords of Paradis Perdu are aromatic and green. It opens with Grapefruit and Lemon, reveals Hay and Galbanum at its heart, and dries down to Moss and Virginian Cedar. It lasts a moderate time and projects moderately; people reach for it in spring, mostly by day.

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