Men
Paradigme
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Descripción
Prada Paradigme is an oriental fougère fragrance for men. Launched in 2025, this creation was designed by Marie Salamagne, Bruno Jovanovic and Nicolas Bonneville. Its olfactive pyramid unfolds with top notes of Calabrian bergamot and musk; a heart composed of Bourbon geranium and odour geranium; and a base evoking benzoin, Peru balsam and guaiac wood.
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Salida
Calabrian Bergamot
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Corazón
Bourbon Geranium
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Base
benzoin
Comunidad
3,090 votos
- Positivo 66%
- Neutral 18%
- Negativo 16%
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The paradigm is clear. L’Oréal and LVMH have to accept that the monopoly in perfumery is failing. What is this? It smells like a geranium air freshener from a 1.50€ bottle with a sweet base repeated until you’re sick of it. Making a perfume is mixing essences with alcohol. Brands will survive by living off this, but not for much longer; if new creations don’t bring original, powerful, worked-up scents, the public will eventually settle for affordable Arabic perfumery, and others will go to the niche where more and more emerging houses are betting on economical products. 100€ for this? Tic-tac, L’Oréal will feel the hole in their income with these shoddy jobs.
I tested it at Madrid airport on Saturday. Seeing Tom Holland and I thought: ugh… and indeed. Does it smell bad? No. But the moment I sprayed it, I felt it was a known scent, one of those from third-tier brands at El Corte Inglés, Primor, or La Yoli, like Antonio Banderas or Bustamante (which, by the way, has better performance). Very bad from Prada. Since Luna Rossa Extreme I haven’t had much from Prada; it was hard to beat… and they’ve gone and ruined it to release perfumes like this. Truly fatal.
I’ve tested it several times to see if my first impression was an illusion… but the more I smell it, the worse it seems. It reminds me of Ralph Lauren Polo 67, going for that style but with less performance. One of the worst launches of recent years.
I had high expectations from the Prada label but the disappointment has been deep. The opening is a synthetic, sweet, aquatic mess, just like any recent generic launch. There’s no elegance, sobriety, or intellectual character. On the skin, the evolution is almost non-existent: a cloying, flat accord without nuances that becomes tiresome. Innovation feels like an attempt to please the public with a catalogue scent, risk-free and soulless. Longevity is decent but it doesn’t work in its favour: the same artificial smell lingers for hours without respite. The worst is the lack of identity; it could wear any logo and no one would notice a difference. A forgettable launch that adds little to Prada. If you’re looking for distinction, character, or soul, you won’t find it here.
I understand the controversy but I don’t think it’s bad. Opening: bergamot, soap, and musk. As it settles, it smells of geranium without being prominent. Dry down: a ginger citrus, somewhere between clean soapy and floral. It’s not special or exceptional but it has its uses. For daily wear, to smell freshly showered. It’s like a cheap Mercadona cologne but with more class and, in my view, better longevity.
It doesn’t smell bad and technically it’s not rubbish. But Prada Paradigme offers nothing new and it’s disappointing that it’s sold as a major novelty. It’s decent, easy to wear, with a clean, slightly woody-ambered twist that many might like… but that’s all. It’s totally generic, harmless, and soulless. The worst is the marketing in Spain: they’ve sold it to us as a wonder, a new paradigm (ironic), when it’s just another one of the bunch. Reviewers have lost credibility. Some might like it but I don’t understand how to talk about this as if it were groundbreaking. It doesn’t move you, it doesn’t take risks, it doesn’t leave a mark. You smell it, say it’s good, and a minute later you’ve forgotten it. It’s not terrible but it’s miles away from the hype. Again, marketing weighs more than the juice.
I have the MYSELF EDP in my memory and I don’t see any resemblance. To me it smells very ambered, just like Invictus Victory. That note appears halfway through the evolution and distances itself from the opening, ending in a phase I don’t like. It’s not as striking as they say on social media. I’ll go to a shop and test it for hours to see how it evolves on my skin. In the end, everyone is a world unto themselves.
I was gifted a sample and tried it for a few days. It doesn’t disgust me but I agree: it doesn’t innovate or blow your mind. It reminded me a lot of Valentino Uomo Born in Roma, or at least how I remember it. I’ve received many compliments. If it’s a gift I’ll use it, but I wouldn’t buy it.
Seeing Tom Holland on the box and that’s it: smells very basic, lots of fuss, and zero innovation. It’s quite good, Myself-style, Paco Rabanne quality, but it vanishes within an hour leaving you skin-scented. Not worth it.
I don’t understand the anger. It smells nice but it’s generic; nothing new under the sun. Prada always does this: ultra-generic fragrances with no personality that go unnoticed. They have huge hype but to me they’re forgettable, like any other big brand. Prada should have a line that means something. They’re like those harmless, made-up guys playing at being different but it’s a boring joke. Paradigme is their typical flat, childish style. Smelling of soap isn’t luxury; it smells like a supermarket air freshener, but within the brand it’s a paradigm and in my opinion it’s better than their usual fare.
Don’t let yourselves be fooled. If you know Adolfo Domínguez’s Black Amber, this is identical to that opening, just much rounder and sweeter. Basic and sad to be a Prada.
I’m not sure if it’s my skin, but after 10 minutes it smells like that common amber found in Zara perfumes with leather or amber. By an hour it was skin-scent only. I don’t think it’s worth the price, as I already have Zara perfumes that smell the same and cost less than half, perfect for work or daily wear.
It arrived as a gift and I’d never tried it before. It smells fresh but with a hint of oils or balm. The geranium gives me a slight itch, nothing serious, but I don’t think it’s worth all the fuss it’s been given.
Prada Paradigme is an ambered, woody, and aromatic fragrance. It starts citrusy and ambered with a sweet touch that isn’t cloying. Over time, floral notes emerge with a soapy nuance distinct from other fragrances in the brand, alongside hard-to-pinpoint vanilla and balsamic touches. I see it for three seasons: spring and autumn due to its warmth, not for summer. It suits daily wear or the office. It lasted around 8 or 9 hours with a regular trail. Prada has changed its style since Luna Rossa Ocean; previously they were elegant and clean, now they follow generic designer trends with less personality. It’s pleasant but hardly recognisable compared to things like Valentino Uomo Born in Roma Intense, Polo 67 EDT, or Versace Man Fraiche Extreme. If you’re looking for something safe, it’s fine, but if you want to stand out, look elsewhere.
It’s a total disappointment. With a massive campaign featuring Tom Holland everywhere, it’s just made noise without adding anything new. Honestly, I expected more from Prada. The fuss is unjustified. It innovates in nothing and is pure generic design. The fresh bergamot opening is swallowed by the geranium heart and amber notes, ending up in a heavy, overused territory. I expected something unique and clean, but there’s just a generic sweetness with a luxury label. ⚜️ Scent: 5/10 (Generic, smells like an average designer). ⚜️ Longevity: 7/10 (The ambered sweetness holds). ⚜️ Duration: 6-7h (Acceptable). ⚜️ Projection: 6/10 (Moderate, not memorable). ⚜️ Novelty: 2/10 ⚜️ Final Score: 5.5/10 ⚜️
Tested on skin and paper… it has the vibe of MYSLF, or at least that’s what it reminded me of… Now, its drydown smells strongly of tuttifrutti bubblegum or something similar? It’s a young perfume made to please everyone, the typical kind you smell in a shopping centre and buy on the spot. Ideal for going out and having fun. If it were a gift, I’d accept it, but I wouldn’t buy it. Besides, it’s quite pricey.
It’s a good perfume, lasting around 5 to 7 hours, though this depends on your skin and whether it’s moisturised. This Prada Paradigme reminds me of Invictus Parfum, with that soapy freshness and bright notes. It’s not a new proposition, but it works very well.
At first I didn’t like it at all, but after an hour or two it smells much better, like a tuttifrutti mix.
Honestly, it smells delicious; the aromatic part blends brilliantly with the amber and it’s super versatile, but its only drawback is that it doesn’t last and projects little; on skin it lasted 3 or 4 hours and on clothes about 6, so for what it costs, I wouldn’t recommend it.
Completely dispensable. Pleasant. The bottle and atomiser are of very good quality. It will surely be a bestseller this Christmas… despite offering nothing interesting or new. There are thousands of better options for its price.
These fragrances should be called ‘Fraude pour Homme’ or ‘Overhyped for men’. It’s not horrible, but for a sixth of the price, you could buy an Azzaro Wanted that smells a thousand times better. It makes no sense that it exists or costs what it does. Besides, that floral and musk blend was explored back in the eighties; it reminded me of several fragrances from the nineties that passed without glory.
I had already criticised the longevity, but last week something incredible happened: I applied about three or four drops on clothes and skin, and two days later, when washing, I sensed a pleasant smell coming from the fabric, little bursts. I was speechless realising it was this Paradigme. I hope it helps others.
What a disappointment; at least I got to try it before buying… it smells very similar to Esika’s Cardigan Evolution, just less synthetic and more ambered… the price isn’t justified.
Total disappointment… I don’t know what they were trying to achieve with this. It looks like a generic Mercadona cologne of the usual kind.
I liked it. It’s nothing novel and marketing works against it, but if you put that aside, it’s a pleasant perfume. I feel that Invictus vibe, without being the same. Regarding the price, here in Spain you can get 100ml for just over fifty euros.
What a let-down. It dries down very feminine and sweaty. What a disappointment from Prada. Let’s see if there’s something better.
It smells like cheap perfumes from Mercadona, that generic polygonal scent that is so disliked. It’s a total disappointment, on par with the tacky white-label offerings. I even wondered if RNB manufactured it because of that factory pipe smell. The price is outrageous for something so watery and generic. If you want to smell like a park-colony cologne, this is your perfume.
It’s elegant and versatile, with a fresh and spiced aroma blending woody notes. It’s not innovative; it seems like an amplified version of YSL Y EDP, sometimes called ‘the Y version of Prada’. It starts with potent Calabria bergamot, then the geranium emerges, and finishes balsamic and woody. The drawback is that it lasts little, about four hours, and is barely noticeable close to the skin after an hour. Apply generously on clothes to make it last. Ideal for the office or heat as it’s not intrusive.
I love the scent; it’s versatile and not cloying, ideal for all year round. The only fatal flaw is that it lasts a maximum of three or four hours; afterwards, it disappears almost completely. It’s a shame for a luxury brand charging so much, as this olfactory jewel should last longer. I hope they improve it, because it shouldn’t be lost due to this longevity error.
Of recent fragrances for men, I feel it has become one of my favourites. I tried it on my dad on two separate occasions and we both loved it. I feel it’s a completely original aroma compared to other men’s scents I’ve tried.
I tried it at Palacio and it smells like Axe de Chocolate without the fine chocolate.
This Paradigme smells like luxury deodorant: fresh, sporty, with a sweet touch that appeals to the masses. It lasts about six hours, projects little but leaves a trail, and clings well to clothes. The price is a bit high for what it offers, but it fulfils its function as a safe, pleasant scent for everyday wear. It’s the male version of Paradoxe, made to please everyone, without surprises or great praise, yet it doesn’t fail.
Cheerful, clean and slightly sweet scent, with about 5 hours of longevity and timid projection. It’s pleasant and I think it’s the kind of perfume you’d give a young relative. The bottle is pretty. But the average performance doesn’t justify the high price of this launch. Next.
Smells quite clean and fresh, something you’ve probably smelled many times if you’ve been in perfumery for a while. As a first perfume, it’s good; it’s quite long-lasting and a fresh scent that goes with everything and any weather. But I wouldn’t recommend buying it if you have time in this.
Smells great, I think it’s Prada’s best. It goes for everything: day, night, and any season. I thought it was a safe buy, but something never happened to me with a ‘quality’ perfume before. With supermarket colognes yes, but here Prada Paradigme on skin and paper lasts 5 or 10 minutes and then it’s gone. I don’t understand if the bottle was faulty or if there’s a fault here; I tested it twice on two different days and it’s the same: it fades and vanishes. Good aroma that reminds me of nothing, but with that longevity, better not to buy it. PS: Thinking about it, perhaps it’s a bit like the EDT and EDP of Spicebomb Night Vision (the green pomegranate one).
It’s not as bad as they said, after listening to several reviewers. But this doesn’t surpass any Luna Rossa or any L’Homme. It’s a fresh, easy-to-wear and easy-to-please perfume, and that’s it. That’s not little. We’ll see how the flankers go, which I suppose they’ll start releasing.
What a shame I like it so much, but come on Prada, for 50€ for 50ml it should last at least 3 hours. Literally, if it lasts 2, I barely smell it after 20 minutes. The trail is non-existent, full stop. I just sprayed 25 mists and 20 minutes later it barely smells. I won’t buy anything from Prada again; it’s just as bad as the rest, at Dior prices.
They catch me off guard with complaints about the longevity of this incredibly boring perfume. It’s as tedious as it is persistent. I was gifted a sample at Druni; I sprayed it on my husband’s wrist as a joke, and it’s been smelling like an NPC for 24 hours with no improvement. Help.
The comment below… absurd.
I have a 2ml decant. I cut it. Is it original? No. Is it worth every penny? No. Is it a bad perfume? No, but it adds nothing new. It’s harmless, mainstream and boring.