Paradigme Le Parfum

Walked into my local Macy's today looking for the Ralph's Club New York Parfum, which they had, alongside the MYSLF Eau de Toilette Intense and the Prada Paradigme LE Parfum. Definitely not what I expected walking in. The price point on the Prada is wild, no question, but if you really enjoyed the original Paradigme, everything people are saying about this one being deeper, darker, denser, and more mature is absolutely accurate. The geranium and woods are much more prominent here, and even deep into the dry down there’s this almost creamy cocoa-powder nuance. It never actually smells like chocolate, but there’s a texture to it that gives that impression. Performance is honestly ridiculous. At around the eight-hour mark, it was still projecting stronger than the original Paradigme did fresh off the spray for me. That was one of the biggest complaints people had with the original despite loving the scent profile, and Prada absolutely addressed it here. What surprised me most is how much more masculine and confident this version feels while still keeping the DNA intact. There’s a noticeable vanillic warmth, but it never crosses into being overly sweet or youthful. It stays versatile, refined, and smooth while amplifying everything people loved about the original. More depth, more density, more maturity, and a significantly stronger presence overall. At first, I wasn’t immediately blown away by the original Paradigme when I first started wearing it. It became one of those fragrances I appreciated more and more over time as I started noticing the nuance. This version grabbed me instantly. Good on Macy's too, because these are three fragrances you really can’t find much information about right now. The Prada especially would’ve been easy to overlook. The biggest visual difference on the box is that the little “Paradigme” plaque is white with black lettering on the Eau de Parfum, while the LE Parfum flips it with a black plaque and white lettering. That’s actually how I identified it. They opened a box for me so I could sample it, and once I sprayed it on skin, there was no walking away from it. Honestly, there was no walking away from any of the three. Thank God for Star Rewards. The MYSLF EDT Intense was apparently still supposed to be an online exclusive until June 1st, which made finding it in-store even crazier. Between that, the Ralph’s Club New York Parfum, and the Prada LE Parfum, this turned into one of those days I’ll probably always remember as a frag head. I would’ve been thrilled just getting my nose on one of these. Instead, I got to sample all three and somehow walked out owning all three. Absolutely epic fragrance day.

Better than the normal Paradigme. This is a huge upgrade over the first one, it has more depth to it and actually it unique on it's own, very good perfume. I actually love this and prefer this over the first Paradigme, the first one was so generic that i felt like it was like any other fragrance which is okay for some but useless for most of the people that want to stand out from the crowd. This time Prada did an excellent job making it more refined. The fragrance itself is unique enough, but not unique enough to justify the price. Such a beautiful vanilla note that stands out. Longevity, sillage: good. Price: fuck no, there are better parfums then this, price very high you can find better alternatives. I guess higher ingredients mean you have to pay more, this is not a niche fragrance what the fuck... Anyways, good for spring, fall and winter but great for night time. Would i buy a 50ml or even a 100ml? fuck no, never. I don't even know if someone would gift me this. Overall: 7/10. Massive upgrade over the first one with great depth to it, price is stupid high for a parfum that ain't that special.

This opens almost identically to the original, but that similarity doesn't last very long. The familiar DNA remains as the foundation, yet this version quickly develops into something noticeably sweeter and more vanilla-forward through the heart and dry down. This is a fragrance that will truly excel in the spring, fall, and winter months. It projects extremely well, has a strong presence without feeling overwhelming, and delivers outstanding performance. Once it's on your skin, expect it to stick around for the entire day. At the end of the day, this is the definition of a designer dumb reach. If you're a fan of the original, there's a very good chance you'll love this too. It's essentially the same winning formula with an extra dose of sweetness and vanilla. It really is that simple. I'm a huge fan of this DNA. While some may call it basic, I see it as a perfect example of mass appeal done right. Sometimes a fragrance doesn't need to reinvent the wheel—it just needs to execute the fundamentals exceptionally well. Rating: 9.5/10

As someone who was very disappointed with the OG Paradigme, I was scared to try this but wow, just wow. As soon as I sniffed it, I fell in love. It is very sweet and vanilla while staying somewhat fresh. Really nice twist on the original DNA, giving it a solid character. I personally don't find it overwhelming as I love strong, sweet, out there and in your face fragrances but I understand this might be too much for people who want to keep it lowkey. Longevity and sillage is really good, fixes the Paradigme's problem. As I'm typing this and smelling the paper, I realize it reminds me of Axe Africa deodorant I used as a kid, which I loved a lot. Not surprising since they share the geranium and vanilla notes. If you love Boss Bottled Absolu, you might like this one. It's like the freshier and non-smoky version of it. Overall, I really enjoyed this perfume. Would definitely consider to get a bottle in the future.

I tried both the EDP and Le Parfum and decided on the Le Parfum. The EDP is very nice, but the projection and longevity are very poor. You can catch the scent in the air at times, but it’s very mild. Le Parfum, though, is very strong. I did 2 sprays on my arm, and 12 hours and a shower later, I can still smell it while typing this. The dominant notes are a very nice blend of leather and vanilla. The opening is creamy, sweet, and vanilla-heavy, but after about 10 minutes, the leather comes into play. It is very balanced, and both notes are present from start to finish. I got the 100ml for 200 CAD, and I’m okay with it overall. I wouldn’t pay more than that, though. I’m planning to use it as my daily driver during the colder seasons, but it is also usable in summer with light spraying. I would give this a 9/10.