More about Initio Parfums Prives Paragon
Paragon by Initio Parfums Privés opens with soothing lavender, aromatic sage, and a spark of bright bergamot, unfolding into ripe plum wrapped in sacred palo santo and a whisper of black pepper. It carries a poised, spiritual elegance—calm yet undeniably powerful. Wearing it feels like walking through an ancient temple at dawn, where cool stone meets the warmth of first light. The composition settles into smooth sandalwood and rare oud, leaving a serene trail that lingers like a quiet blessing.
Featured Notes
Paragon opens with Lavender, Sage, Bergamot, a heart of Plum, Palo Santo, Black Pepper, a base of Sandalwood, Agarwood (Oud).
- Top Notes
- Lavender, Sage, Bergamot
- Heart Notes
- Plum, Palo Santo, Black Pepper
- Base Notes
- Sandalwood, Agarwood (Oud)
Longevity & Projection
Paragon by Initio Parfums Prives offers long-lasting longevity with moderate projection, best suited to fall and evening.
What does Paragon smell like?
Paragon opens with Lavender, Sage, Bergamot, develops into a heart of Plum, Palo Santo, Black Pepper, and settles into a base of Sandalwood, Agarwood (Oud). The top notes lead the first impression, the heart defines its character after a few minutes, and the base is what lingers longest on skin and clothing.
How long does Paragon last?
Based on aggregated user reviews, Paragon has long-lasting longevity with moderate projection. Performance varies with skin chemistry, season and how much you apply, so try a 2 ml or 5 ml decant first to see how it lasts on your skin before committing to a full bottle.
What's similar to Paragon?
Fragrances with a similar character include Rehab, Alexandria II, Bois du Portugal. They share comparable notes and a similar wear experience, so they are a good place to start if you enjoy Paragon — and you can sample each as a 2 ml or 5 ml decant side by side before choosing a favourite.
Where can I buy Paragon samples?
You can buy authentic Paragon by Initio Parfums Prives samples and decants at Scento, hand-decanted from original full-sized bottles sourced through authorised European retailers. Choose from the sizes currently available on this product page, order online, and get tracked delivery to 26 supported European countries — so you can wear the real fragrance before committing to a full bottle. Availability and rates depend on the delivery country and order value.
Paragon by Initio Parfums Prives is a fragrance that opens with top notes of Lavender, Sage, Bergamot, offers long-lasting longevity, projects with moderate sillage.




