PARAGON

Paragon is the most intense extension of Initio Parfums Privés' Hedonist Collection: a unisex woody aromatic Extrait de Parfum that blends Italian bergamot, white sage and lavender with a heart of plum, Palo Santo and black pepper, over a base of sandalwood and oud.

The Fragrance

Paragon is conceived as a ritual of protection and purity: the brand describes it as an evocation of the botanical essence of Palo Santo and white sage, sacred plants revered for centuries for their purifying power. It is a woody aromatic that carries the Hedonist Collection's philosophy toward a warmer, more enveloping register, where the energy of the opening gives way to a fruity heart unusual for the house, designed for those seeking balance and presence without giving up character.

How It Evolves on Skin

In the first minutes Paragon opens on a spark of Italian bergamot, lit up by the clean freshness of white sage and softened by a veil of lavender. As the minutes pass, the heart takes over: ripe plum becomes the protagonist with its velvety fruity note, sparked by the bite of black pepper and wrapped in the resinous warmth of Palo Santo. In the following hours the fragrance dries down to a creamy sandalwood base, where a touch of oud adds a resinous, exotic nuance, staying warm and close to the skin.

Who We Recommend Paragon To

Paragon is designed for those who love woody spicy fragrances with character, with an unusual fruity soul and a ritual, purifying touch that sets it apart from more classic aromatics. It's an ideal choice for the cold season or important evenings, for anyone looking for strong projection on opening and long-lasting presence close to the skin.

Fragrance Characteristics

Our Opinion

Paragon wins over with the originality of its plum heart, a rare accord among high-end woody spicy fragrances, and with the balance between energy and resinous warmth. In our boutique it's appreciated by those seeking a ritual, almost meditative perfume, able to stand out from the other woody scents in its own collection without losing elegance.

Similar Fragrances

• Chaco by Nissaba shares Palo Santo with Paragon along with the aromatic bergamot and lavender backbone, but takes it in a fresher, greener direction with mate tea and cardamom in place of black pepper and agarwood.
• Purple Suede by Goldfield & Banks echoes the same bergamot-lavender-pepper trio and even agarwood in the base, but warms it with patchouli and leather for a more sensual, enveloping feel.
• The Queen and the Viper by Stéphane Humbert Lucas shares bergamot, sage and a resinous incense heart with Paragon, but turns toward a more dramatic, spiced oriental register.

FAQ

What do Palo Santo and white sage represent in Paragon?

The brand links these two sacred plants to a concept of protection and purification: Initio describes Paragon as a fragrance that embodies the botanical essence of Palo Santo and white sage, long associated with rituals of purity and positive energy.

What sets Paragon apart from Initio's other woody fragrances?

Unlike many of the house's woody spicy fragrances, Paragon builds its heart on an accord of ripe plum and Palo Santo, a fruity, resinous combination that's fairly rare in this segment, making it recognizable even alongside other Initio aromatics.

What kind of sillage and longevity does Paragon have?

Reports agree on a strong projection on opening, which gradually settles after the first few hours to leave a presence closer to the skin; overall longevity comes in above average, with some accounts of it lasting even beyond 10-12 hours.

Product Information

Brand

Initio Parfums Privés

Name

Paragon

Concentration

Extrait de Parfum

Size

90 ml

Fragrance Family

Woody Spicy

Launch Year

2022

Made in

France