Paradox

Notes & Nuances

Paradox by Fragrance World opens with a bright, juicy pear – more like canned pear slices in syrup than a fresh bite. The tangerine and bergamot add a fleeting citrus zest, quickly overshadowed by the floral heart. The orange blossom is prominent, a touch soapy and powdery, with a slightly bitter neroli edge that keeps it from being overly sweet. It’s a clean, almost sterile floral. The drydown reveals a creamy bourbon vanilla, thankfully restrained, blended with a clean white musk and a generic amber accord. It lacks the depth and richness of what it emulates, settling into a somewhat plasticky vanilla skin scent.

Conclusion

This is a safe, inoffensive scent best suited for spring and summer days. The clean, soapy floral makes it appropriate for the office or casual daytime outings. It’s a simple, straightforward fragrance that doesn't try to be too complex or challenging, which is perfect for everyday wear.

How Long Does it Last?

I get about 5-6 hours of wear, with projection that extends to about an arm’s length for the first hour, then quickly fades closer to the skin. I wore it during a mild spring day at the office.