Description A mystical, aromatherapy-inspired woody spicy from Initio's Hedonist Collection. Launched in 2022 as the third chapter of the Hedonist Collection (following Rehab and Musk Therapy), Paragon opens with the herbaceous, sun-warmed nuances of lavender and sage — sage carrying an unexpected ambery warmth, like dried leaves curled up in the heat — before moving into plum, sacred palo santo and black pepper, and settling on a sandalwood and real agarwood (oud) base. Scent Character Woody — 38% Fresh — 25% Floral — 12% Spicy — 12% Sweet — 12% Translation: a woody-fresh fragrance first, with the aromatic lavender-sage opening giving way to a warmer, spiced woody base — not a heavy oud bomb, despite the real agarwood in the base. Fragrance Pyramid Top: Lavender, Sage, Bergamot Heart: Plum, Palo Santo, Black Pepper Base: Sandalwood, Agarwood (Oud) Performance Longevity: 7–9 hours on skin Sillage: Moderate-to-strong Projection: 2–3 feet for the first hour, then settles closer to the skin Best Occasions & Season Spring, fall and winter Everyday wear through to night out Unisex Concentration & Provenance Concentration: Extrait de ParfumHouse: Initio Parfums Privés, ParisLaunched: 2022 — part of the Hedonist Collection 100% Authentic Every Venba fragrance ships — genuine, never diluted or replicated. Backed by 200,000+ orders and a 4.9★ Trustpilot rating, with free US shipping on orders over $100 and hassle-free returns. FAQ Is Paragon for men or women?It's designed as a unisex fragrance for both men and women. What's the longevity like?Solid — expect 7 to 9 hours on skin as an Extrait de Parfum. Does it smell like oud?It has real agarwood (oud) in the base, but the opening lavender-sage accord and fresh, aromatic character keep it from reading as a heavy oud fragrance. Where does it fit in Initio's Hedonist Collection?Paragon is the third release in the line, following Rehab and Musk Therapy, and leans more aromatic-woody than either.
