Ioanna

I was really excited about this version of Paradoxe and finally got to test it on my wrist today. Right after spraying, the pistachio comes through with full force, which I really liked. Then the Paradoxe DNA joins in, pushing the pistachio note into the background, making it very overpowering for about 5 minutes. The impression might also have been influenced by the weather, as the air was humid and warm. After that, the scent becomes increasingly gentle and in the drydown is beautifully nutty-creamy, no longer reminding me of the original Paradoxe, but rather a wonderful pistachio-sandalwood blend. I kept my nose close to my wrist to catch the scent :) I think on cool days in autumn/winter it will be even more beautiful.

I have a large collection, with almost all the fragrances that Zadig is compared to here, and I claim to have a "trained" nose when it comes to the similarities among them. In this context, I am surprised by some comments and find it fascinating how individual scent perception is. Yes, in my opinion, this is not a fragrance that stands out significantly from the crowd and is instantly recognizable. For me, however, it does differ from all the others; it is beautifully vanilla/sesame-nutty, that’s how I would describe it. Clearly a completely different scent than Goodess, Libre, Olympea, or Good Girl, even when compared side by side on the wrists. Regarding longevity, I have to agree; it doesn’t last particularly long on me either, you have to reapply after 4-5 hours. However, as someone who sprays a lot, I am very satisfied; you can also go overboard with the spraying and it doesn’t overwhelm anyone) I really like it, you feel good wearing it, and I recommend everyone to perhaps test the fragrance a second time)

This one smells very pleasantly salty-sweet, I ordered 10 ml to test it during a short holiday on the Baltic Sea. I perceive a salty caramel-vanilla here. However, what is very strange and something I have never experienced with a fragrance before: I can spray it 12 times and I only notice it for a maximum of 5 minutes. After that, it is completely gone. But on my scarf or the collar of my sweater, it is still noticeable by the end of the day. If it were longer lasting, I would definitely buy a full bottle. I actually sprayed it over the course of 3 days)))) I really find that a shame.

I ordered a small bottle (10ml) blind, as I had high expectations for the blackcurrant in the fragrance pyramid. Now, after testing it twice, I must say that I perceive neither notes of blackcurrant nor rose. Interestingly, I only smell the scent of pure wine, almost as if I were sniffing a glass of red wine. Later, a few floral notes come in. Perhaps this will change when testing it in a different season. I don't regret the purchase, as I find it original and I don't have a scent in my rather large collection that smells similar.

A beautiful winter fragrance and my favorite from the L'interdit line. I like them all very much, but the Rouge is a dream for me. In one sentence, a blend of Dior Addict and a blood orange - and a very subtle mulled wine note. Sprayed in the hair, it envelops and warms you all day) perfect Christmas market scent.