Fragrance notes
How this scent is often described (from community votes on accords—useful when a full pyramid isn’t in our data yet).
Amber
100%
Citrus
87%
Smoky
85%
Fresh Spicy
85%
Leather
84%
Mossy
82%
Earthy
82%
White Floral
78%
Animalic
77%
Floral
69%
Performance
Empty fields use this listing’s top accords (Amber, Citrus, and Smoky) plus the overview text—add your own numbers anytime after testing on skin.
Longevity
With Amber, Citrus, Smoky, and Fresh Spicy among the strongest accord tags here, deeper woods, resins, and ambers in this kind of mix often linger longer on skin—still varies by person, climate, and sprays.
Projection
With Amber, Citrus, Smoky, and Fresh Spicy among the strongest accord tags here, dense bases like this often feel louder in the first hour—start with one spray in tight rooms or at a desk.
Overview
ParadoxebyPierre Cardinis a Chypre Floral fragrance for women.Paradoxewas launched in 1983. The nose behind this fragrance is Raymond Chaillan. Top notes are Amalfi Lemon, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange; middle notes are Hyacinth, Tuberose, Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine and Iris; base notes are Leather, oak moss, Incense, Musk, Amber and Pepper.Pierre Cardin Paradoxe is an elegant chypre - leathery fragrance for women launched in 1983. The composition opens with notes of lemon, mandarin and bergamot. The heart is composed of jasmine, ylang-ylang, iris, tuberose and hyacinth, placed on the basis of incense, musk, leather, pepper, moss and amber. Perfume bottle is designed by Serge Mansau. Available as EDP.
Quick answers
Short takes based on this page’s notes and accords—your taste still wins.
- Is Paradoxe office-safe?
- With a stronger profile, one light spray is often enough in quiet offices; save extra sprays for after work or open spaces.
- Best season
- Mixed profile—often bright up top with a warmer base—works year-round depending on sprays and temperature.
- Where to try it
- Department-store counters, brand boutiques, and trusted sample or decant sellers online—always test on your own skin before a full bottle.