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Jacomo

Designer

France

Paradox For Men

3.8686 ratings·Men·1999·Woody

Opens with Pomelo, Mango, Basil, Mandarin Orange, Green Notes, Pepper moves through Mangosteen, Cardamom, Honey, Cedar and settles into Oakmoss, Vetiver, Sandalwood, Amber, Vanilla, Musk.

Perfumers

Christine Nagel

Main Accords

woodyaromatictropicalcitrusfresh spicy

Accord Profile

Main Accord Structure

woody
100%
aromatic
80%
tropical
59%
citrus
39%
fresh spicy
18%

Composition

Notes Pyramid

Top Notes

Basil

Basil

Green Notes

Green Notes

Mandarin Orange

Mandarin Orange

mango

mango

Pepper

Pepper

Pomelo

Pomelo

Heart Notes

Cardamom

Cardamom

Cedar

Cedar

Honey

Honey

mangosteen

mangosteen

Base Notes

Amber

Amber

Musk

Musk

Oakmoss

Oakmoss

Sandalwood

Sandalwood

Vanilla

Vanilla

Vetiver

Vetiver

Fragrance Fit

When To Wear

Peak

Winter

100%

Spring

100%

Summer

100%

Autumn

100%

Day

100%

Night

100%

Profile Matches

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Community

What People Think

3.86

86 imported community ratings

Reviews

Community Reviews

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