Initio Parfums Paragon Extrait

Description

A mystical, aromatherapy-inspired woody spicy from Initio's Hedonist Collection. Launched in 2022 as the third chapter of the Hedonist Collection (following Rehab and Musk Therapy), Paragon opens with the herbaceous, sun-warmed nuances of lavender and sage (sage carrying an unexpected ambery warmth, like dried leaves curled up in the heat) before moving into plum, sacred palo santo and black pepper, and settling on a sandalwood and real agarwood (oud) base.

Scent Character

• Woody: 38%
• Fresh: 25%
• Floral: 12%
• Spicy: 12%
• Sweet: 12%

Translation: a woody-fresh fragrance first, with the aromatic lavender-sage opening giving way to a warmer, spiced woody base, not a heavy oud bomb, despite the real agarwood in the base.

Fragrance Pyramid

Top: Lavender, Sage, Bergamot

Heart: Plum, Palo Santo, Black Pepper

Base: Sandalwood, Agarwood (Oud)

Performance

• Longevity: 7–9 hours on skin
• Sillage: Moderate-to-strong
• Projection: 2–3 feet for the first hour, then settles closer to the skin

Best Occasions & Season

• Spring, fall and winter
• Everyday wear through to night out
• Unisex

Concentration & Provenance

Concentration: Extrait de Parfum
House: Initio Parfums Privés, Paris
Launched: 2022, part of the Hedonist Collection

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FAQ

Is Paragon for men or women?
It's designed as a unisex fragrance for both men and women.

What's the longevity like?
Solid: expect 7 to 9 hours on skin as an Extrait de Parfum.

Does it smell like oud?
It has real agarwood (oud) in the base, but the opening lavender-sage accord and fresh, aromatic character keep it from reading as a heavy oud fragrance.

Where does it fit in Initio's Hedonist Collection?
Paragon is the third release in the line, following Rehab and Musk Therapy, and leans more aromatic-woody than either.