Description
Paradigme by Prada is a modern Oriental Fougere fragrance for men that reinterprets masculine perfumery through contrast, structure, and refined complexity. Launched in 2025, this contemporary composition was created by perfumers Marie Salamagne, Bruno Jovanovic, and Nicolas Bonneville, and is designed around the idea of inversion and duality freshness meeting depth, softness meeting intensity.
The fragrance opens with a clean yet radiant pairing of Calabrian bergamot and musk. The bergamot introduces a bright citrus freshness with a slightly green sparkle, while musk adds an airy, skin-like softness that immediately gives the scent a smooth, modern elegance. This opening feels minimalist yet sophisticated, setting the tone for a fragrance built on subtle tension and balance.
At the heart, Paradigme develops into an aromatic floral layer built around bourbon geranium and rose geranium. These dual geranium facets bring a refined green-floral character fresh, slightly rosy, and gently spicy adding structure and depth without overpowering the composition. This stage gives the fragrance its signature clean masculine identity while maintaining an understated sensuality.
The base is where Paradigme reveals its true richness, settling into a warm, resinous foundation of benzoin, Peru balsam, and guaiac wood. These notes create a smooth, smoky-ambery depth with soft sweetness and woody intensity, giving the fragrance longevity and a comforting, elegant trail on the skin.
Overall, Paradigme is a versatile and contemporary scent that balances freshness with depth, making it suitable for daily wear, office settings, and evening occasions. It leans modern and slightly sweet-woody, with a polished character that reflects Prada's minimalist yet conceptual aesthetic.
Top Notes: Calabrian Bergamot, Musk
Middle Notes: Bourbon Geranium, Rose Geranium
Base Notes: Benzoin, Peru Balsam, Guaiac Wood
How to Apply: Apply it to your body's warmest points, such as the crease of your elbows and wrists, to intensify the longevity of the fragrance. Avoid rubbing after application, as this will reduce the longevity of the fragrance. For wrist application, apply the fragrance after hand washing.