A fragrance like a golden path through a late summer twilight
Barely sprayed, a delicate opening unfolds with green apple and juicy plum - round, soft, with an almost liqueur-like depth. It is a sweetness that does not cling but shines: warm and inviting, like a memory of late summer fruits, slowly caramelized in the light of the late afternoon. The bergamot is there, yes - but more like a gentle flutter in the background, keeping the fruitiness fresh without ever becoming zesty.
In the heart, Paradigm reveals an aromatic warmth: clary sage brings structure, while the pepper adds a gentle crackle - like the subtle spice of a velvety herbal tea. Everything remains softly defined, almost velvety. No drama, but a quiet elegance that feels like a soft cloth on the skin.
In the base then lies the true magic: vanilla, creamy and very fine, weaves through everything with a touch of coziness. Musk brings an almost skin-close softness, while patchouli resonates with the ground - subtle, never earthy, more like a shadow at the edge of the light. Leather? If anything, then as a fleeting idea that quickly fades back into the velvety mist.
Those who know Paragon by Initio will feel at home here - yet Paradigm tells the same story in a gentler way. Less transcendent, more tangible. Less ritual, more interpersonal magic. A fragrance made for golden afternoons, for quiet smiles, for a moment that lingers long after.
