Paragon by Initio Parfums Prives

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Paragon by Initio Parfums Privés is a woody spicy fragrance combining lavender, sage, and bergamot with deeper accents of prunes, incense, sandalwood, and black pepper. Its aromatic profile balances fresh herbal and citrus notes with warm, resinous, and spicy elements. Those drawn to Paragon should focus on its blend of aromatic herbs and rich smoky incense layered over a woody base, offering a refined yet bold character.

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Tonka Lavande

Tonka Lavande by Marie Jeanne £165.00

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  • Key notes:
  • bergamot
  • fougere
  • lavender
  • sage
  • tonka beans
  • vetiver
  • Tags:
  • #normcore
  • Aromagroups:
  • aromatic
  • vintage/old school
  • woody

Perfumer: Sidonie Lancesseur

The Materie Premiere collection. 

A soft, bitter-sweet tonka and cooling lavender blend. Marie Jeanne’s beautiful vision of a 21st century fougere.

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Kajal II

Kajal II by Kajal £195.00

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  • Key notes:
  • cloves
  • fougere
  • green leaves
  • lavender
  • lemon
  • mandarin
  • patchouli
  • sage
  • Tags:
  • #aftergym
  • #clean
  • #fresh
  • #savory
  • Aromagroups:
  • aromatic
  • spicy

Spiritually, number two symbolizes balance, a reminder that we are all connected. When we attune our inner self with our outer experiences, a profound equilibrium emerges. Kajal II, with its peach and bright aromatics playing against deep oakmoss, sandalwood and musk, is a tribute to this serene duality.

Perfumer: Rosendeo Mateu

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Acqua di Colonia

Acqua di Colonia by Lorenzo Villoresi £130.00

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  • Key notes:
  • bergamot
  • bigarade
  • lavender
  • rosemary
  • Tags:
  • #clean
  • #fresh
  • #normcore
  • Aromagroups:
  • aromatic
  • citrusy
  • green

A timeless, traditional cologne: fresh, versatile and eternally elegant like all true classics. The fragrance expresses all its radiant freshness with the most intoxicating citrus aromas: Bergamot, Lemon and Orange are a perfect contrast to the Lavender and invigorating Mediterranean herbs.

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Breathe

Breathe by Akro £160.00

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  • Key notes:
  • bergamot
  • fougere
  • lavender
  • Tags:
  • #clean
  • #fresh
  • Aromagroups:
  • aromatic
  • citrusy
  • vintage/old school
  • woody

Escape, silence, splendor, serenity. Sometimes, it’s the simple pleasures of nature that are the most addictive. Let Breathe expand your horizons with aromatic airs of lavender and bergamot. A breath of fresh air to replenish your spirit.

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Giardinodiercole

Giardinodiercole by Agatho £305.00

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  • Key notes:
  • black pepper
  • cashmeran
  • cedarwood
  • juniper
  • lavender
  • patchouli
  • Tags:
  • #animalic
  • Aromagroups:
  • spicy
  • woody

It is the energy of myth and the elegance of the garden that inspire a refined and vigorous essence.

Bergamot and juniper berries become full-bodied on a carpet of incense, fading into the persistent fascination of oriental wood.

The presence of a marble Hercules in the garden of the perfumer’s house, triumph of courage and immortality, elevates to myth the creations of Agatho and the Giardinodiercole becomes a perfume.

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Portamarina

Portamarina by Agatho £305.00

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  • Key notes:
  • bergamot
  • orris (iris root)
  • sage
  • sea salt
  • Tags:
  • #clean
  • Aromagroups:
  • aromatic
  • citrusy
  • marine

A sea breeze weaves through the slumbering streets of Pompeii at dawn. Here, the Mediterranean aromas of citrus fruits and aromatic herbs blend with the wild scent of dew-kissed apples. The talcum-like fragrance of frescoed walls, suggested by powdery iris, grounds the fragrance.

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Vladimir

Vladimir by Carine Roitfeld £190.00

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  • Key notes:
  • bergamot
  • fougere
  • geranium
  • orris (iris root)
  • sage
  • Tags:
  • #clean
  • Aromagroups:
  • aromatic
  • vintage/old school
  • woody

Your hand guiding me in a firm but gentle hold, we slipped into the wings of the Mariinsky theatre. While the dancers warmed up to the sound of Tchaikovsky, you lent towards me and tenderly kissed my cheek, enveloping me in a sweet, lingering aroma of incense.

A story of contrasts finding its inspiration in Carine’s Slavic roots. The story of a family, of love and transmission. Vladimir is the name of Carine’s son. The contrasting ingredients of orris, incense and amber blow hot and cold, express rigor and fluidity. The fragrance opens with the icy effect of grapefruit and natural bergamot enveloped in the aromatic notes of French sage. The heart reveals the spicy notes of natural cedar and Egyptian geranium. Then arrives the warmth of Moroccan orris, a modern leathery note and a complex ambery accord composed of sensual, woody, vanilla notes.

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702 Encens Privé

702 Encens Privé by Bon Parfumeur £55.00

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  • Key notes:
  • cashmeran
  • incense
  • lavender
  • peru balm
  • Tags:
  • #clean
  • Aromagroups:
  • woody

Bon Parfumeur add another tome on their shelf of fresh crisp woody genre.

702 is a mix of rich incense balanced with earthy bitter sweet freshness of lavender.

PS: Bon Parfumeur chose a magnificent quality of lavender from the South of France, produced by IFF-LMR. This supreme olfactory quality makes all the difference.

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ARA(GON)

ARA(GON) by Mallo £220.00

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  • Key notes:
  • coumarin
  • cumin
  • incense
  • lavender
  • oakmoss
  • thyme
  • wormwood
  • Tags:
  • #beast
  • #smoky
  • Aromagroups:
  • aromatic
  • leather
  • vintage/old school

Aragon is an olfactory tribute to the Aragon region of Spain, the birthplace of Mallo. A unique aromatic fougere, the scent showcases local aromatic plant extracts from cypress, basil, thyme, rosemary and artemisia. Added to this busy mix is the pipirigallo flower, exclusive to the region. The scent is rounded off by mossy, resinous elements for a warm, enveloping feel.

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Lavande

Lavande by Molinard £65.00

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  • Key notes:
  • incense
  • lavandin
  • lavender
  • Tags:
  • #clean
  • Aromagroups:
  • aromatic
  • woody

With an ephemeral bust of freshness, an aromatic breath of lavender unfurls in a floral, woody heart, before blossoming fully over mellow, musky notes.

Discover Lavande, a soft, enveloping, tenderly reassuring lavender that transports you instantly to the sunlit French countryside, to the floral heart of Provence.

About Paragon by Initio Parfums Prives

What makes Paragon by Initio Parfums Privés different from these similar fragrances?
Paragon combines a woody spicy composition with distinctive prune and sandalwood notes, alongside incense and black pepper, which add depth and warmth. Many similar fragrances share its fresh herbal and citrus notes but often differ in the presence or intensity of smoky, resinous, or fruity nuances.
Are these fragrances suitable for everyday wear like Paragon?
Several options here, such as Tonka Lavande and Acqua di Colonia, offer fresher, cleaner profiles that work well for daily use. Others, like Giardinodiercole or ARA(GON), present bolder or more animalic characteristics better suited to evening or special occasions.
How do the incense notes compare among these fragrances and Paragon?
Paragon’s incense is balanced with fruity and woody elements, creating a warm smokiness. 702 Encens Privé and ARA(GON) also highlight incense prominently but diverge in supporting notes, with 702 being cleaner and ARA(GON) more intense and smoky.