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Pierre Cardin Paradoxe

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Paradoxe Pierre Cardin, released in 1983, is positioned as a feminine fragrance, belonging to the chypre and floral families. Perfumer Raymond Chaillan left a distinct mark on this composition. Offered in eau de parfum concentration.

Made in France. A rich, layered composition that reveals itself differently depending on your mood and the time of day.

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Key fragrance characteristics

Better suited for:
Girls and women
Very high fragrance longevity

The fragrance is very long-lasting, staying on the skin for 12 hours or more, gradually revealing its notes

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Sillage
Extremely noticeable

The scent will linger in the air even after its wearer has left.

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Style
Solemn

The perfume has a rich aroma that will help you stand out from the crowd and create a memorable image

Solemn
Concentration
Eau de parfum

A rich and elegant fragrance that gently unfolds on the skin and lasts most of the day, leaving a delicate trail

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Fragrance seasonality
Autumn - Winter

Perfumes for the fall and winter seasons often contain notes of vanilla, spices, ambergris, wood, and other warm accords, creating a feeling of comfort and warmth during the cold months

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Perfume information

Description of the composition

The olfactory structure of Paradoxe is built as a cohesive olfactory arc, where accents shift without rush and without gaps. The style of Pierre Cardin is recognizable from the opening to the final trail. Every decision feels deliberate, and the fragrance holds its character from opening to trail. Eau de parfum emphasizes a balanced rhythm of unfolding.

At olfactory-group level the composition is built around Citrus, Floral, Whiteflower and Spicy. It also reaches into Balsamic, Animals, Leather and Earthy / Mossy. At family level the fragrance belongs to Chypre and Floral.

In the top tier you meet invigorating sunny top notes: Bergamot, Lemon and Mandarin.

In the central layer you detect Hyacinth, Iris, Jasmine, Tuberose and ylang-ylang keeping a creamy tuberose direction.

The olfactory framework is built around these accords: Balsamic, Citrus, Floral and Musc forming a compact and readable structure. Background accords such as Wood, Powdery, Amber and Leather expand the olfactory volume in the background.

Taken together Paradoxe sounds complete from start to finish — the opening sets direction, the central phase adds depth, and the final phase leaves a stable imprint. This is the type of composition best judged on skin.

Perfumers

Gender Female
Brand Pierre Cardin
Segment Luxury perfumery
Country France
Website http://www.pierrecardin.com
Year of production 1983
Status Produced
Concentration Eau de parfum
License holder Coty Inc.

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Composition pyramid

Note photo Bergamot
Bergamot
Note photo Lemon
Lemon
Note photo Mandarin
Mandarin
Note photo Hyacinth
Hyacinth
Note photo Iris
Iris
Note photo Jasmine
Jasmine
Note photo Black Pepper
Black Pepper
Note photo Frankincense
Frankincense
Note photo Grey Ambergris
Grey Ambergris

Top notes

Bergamot Lemon Mandarin

Heart notes

Hyacinth Iris Jasmine Tuberose ylang-ylang

Base notes

Black Pepper Frankincense Grey Ambergris Leather accord Oak moss musk

Families

Family Chypre Chypre
Family Floral Floral

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