Raneen

I was not impressed with this when I first tried it. It smelled like chemicals & nail polish remover. But after spraying it a good 20-30 times (I didn’t do this all in one go, don’t worry) & let it sit for a couple of days the unpleasant smells no longer exist to my nose. This is not the same as Paradoxe Intense. It more resembles the original Paradoxe; it’s actually REALLY close to being spot on. Raneen is missing that deep mossiness & skin aromachemical that Paradoxe Intense has. All that aside, this is a great cheapie. Fruity clean white floral but make it warm. The amber & tonka add a nice maturity to this perfume; a bit of sultry depth. It’s easy to wear, versatile & I can see this working no matter the weather. If you’re a fan of the Paradoxe DNA, this is a safe blind buy. You just might need to introduce some oxygen into the bottle first & let it sit for a bit to get the full picture. UPDATE: Y’all no lie this is a really amazing dupe for the original Paradoxe. The dry down is nearly identical; 95% there. It doesn’t last quite as long but for the price? I’m not complaining. If you’re on a tight budget but still want that Paradoxe vibe, I would recommend trying this out.

Got this after hearing of its possible dupe-ness for Prada Paradoxe, as a lover of that fragrance. It's one of my favorite, signature scents, so that's how I went into this. Got a decant to try first. - Opens like a less sharp/less perfumey Paradoxe - Settling into a very similar scent to Paradoxe, maybe a little more powdery? And slightly less perfumey still - Low to moderate projection; likely could get more with more sprays. By contrast, Paradoxe usually has really good projection on me even with very little. - Excellent everyday alternative to Paradoxe!? Big fan so far! Absolutely want the full size. I might use this to spray all over and then use my Paradoxe more sparingly!!

This took me completely by surprise. Straight out of the box this is a strong projecting fruity floral; everyone says it’s a dupe of Prada Paradox intense which I have never tested so cannot say. It is a beautiful feminine fragrance that on first test lasted 6 hours before becoming a skin scent. I know these Arabian branded fragrances get better after a spell of maceration but this was strong straight away.it has a powdery clean girl aesthetic on the dry down and the white florals are prominent sweet and fresh. I’m amazed for once as this beauty cost less than £15 for 80ml. This fragrance is indeed a signature scent on a budget.

Got this today after seeing and reading some reviews this does smell nice a perfumy perfum quite a good sillage and longevity straight from the box. I have some samples on the way on Paradox and paradox intense and will update whether I think they smell similar or not. All in all this is great value for money. So I have tested side by side with paradox intense and paradox. This is closer to paradox but not an exact dupe. Intense is creamier to my nose. I am aware Arabian scents need to macerate so will see how this develops.

I've never tried Paradoxe so i can't compare but i've heard it's a pretty good dupe. I got my bottle today and it's quite floral which I used to not be a huge fan of since it sometimes gives me a headache, but this one isn't too bad! It can be overpowering with to many sprays but if kept to 2-3 it's not bad. It seems to last a while too. My only gripe is how large the cap is, it looks pretty but it's a bit too big in my opinion. Other than that it's a lovely perfume.

Fresh, sparkling and fruity. That dragon fruit in the opening! 🥵 The florals are only subtle and I enjoy them too. Easy to wear, perfect for spring and summer. I layered it with Yara Elixir and also with Khair Felicity. Both combos hit nicely and I can imagine many other perfumes will work with her, too. Performs well on me straight from the bottle, I do spray generously though. Great value for money. Successful blind buy for me.

I don't know if it's just me,but I just received both this and Paradox intense and they smell nothing alike. While I don't have a nose for notes so much,I do know that this perfume smells like grapes(my son noticed it before I could even think of what it was). I really like both but if I had to choose I'd go for the Paradox intense,it's a beautiful scent! Edit* I just thought of what it smells like on me ,Wanted Girl by Night.

Ohhh my goodness!! This is amazing!! You have to be a lover of orange blossom to enjoy this one. I also get citrus but it's the peel and the fruit. This is not a juvenile scent at all! It's heady, thick and opulent in the best ways. I'm in love! ❤️ I only sprayed this in the air. The orange blossom shines through and it reminds me of Cologne of Love Le Couvent Maison de Parfum! So lovely!! I'll update after I wear it.

This is absolutely a more affordable version of Prada paradox! This is a beautiful fragrance and if you like Prada paradox you would love this. It has great sillage but still yet to know the projection! Highly recommend! Update: I gave this perfume to my mom as it was causing me some headaches (white florals can do that for me sometimes), my mom gets SO many compliments. It projects great and lasts a long time!

This is a nice perfume. I've never really smelled Paradox before, but I imagine it smells along the lines of this. It's strong, but somehow still light. It's exactly the fragrance you would imagine to find in a bottle like that (which is, by the way, a work of art). EDIT: Okay, I've smelled Paradox and I must say it's similar, but I honestly prefer this one, because I think it's a but stronger.

I love this perfume because of the calming nature it has about it. I find myself reaching for it often, especially before bedtime. It is a lovely scent. I do not think it could ever be considered offensive. It stays with me through out the night and I can still smell it on my pj’s in the morning. It is definitely a keeper, and I will buy another for backup.😇

Oh my, just opened mine sprayed it and first of it smells very weak. I am really hoping it'll mature. I am keeping an open mind though and will definitely do an updated review once this has oxygenated a bit. I now stand corrected, this is a beautiful scent. Definitely a bridal perfume. Very pretty. Phew so happy that the initial impression didn't last.

So good! But please let it sit! When I first bought it, the smell was screechy, and sharp, not good at all. After 3 months is absolutely a beautiful flowery fruit that projects well in a gorgeous bottle. A princess would definitely wear this perfume. Give this one some time if you blind bought like me.

It’s soooooo pleasant. Yes it does smell like ”Paradoxe” but it’s kinda creamier in a way. Very long lasting and it gets even better with time! Good job on this on Asdaf! It really is a BIG compliment getter. I’ll give this one a strong and solid 8,5/10.

Definitely blossomed after leaving it for around a month to macerate. It has a very pleasant, heavenly floral opening. I wasn’t so impressed out of the box and didn’t understand the hype but I’m loving it now! i’m so glad i got hyped into buying this!

Yes yes yes! 👏 beautiful bottle and presentation and the fragrance is beautiful, sparkling and sublime! If you like Prada Paradoxe and the elegant florals in Dalal you will enjoy this! Total compliment getter and it was great straight out of the box!

I have Paradoxe OG and Paradoxe Intense, and this one smells more like the OG with a touch of dragon fruit. Too bad the longevity is pretty poor compared to Prada. But for the price, it’s great.

Absolutely and I mean Absolutely stunning. Very similar to Prada paradoxe intense but not at all same. They can be cousins and Raneen is the younger, more bright and fun-loving cousin sister

This perfume is amazing. I just found it, the scent is pleasant and extremely long lasting. I could smell it on me for more than 12 hours with 1 spray. I love it!

I bought this as a blind buy and omg im so glad I did its now my new favourite scent. It does remind me of prada paradoxe but I genuinely think its better.