Prada Paradigme, hour by hour

How it opens, settles and lingers on skin.

Bergamot and balsam on a tweed lapel along a park path in autumn.

Main accordsamber, fresh spicy, aromatic, woody, balsamic

Paradigme by Prada, bottle pictured with its key notes: Calabrian Bergamot, Musk and Bourbon Geranium
  1. First spray0–15 min

    • Calabrian bergamot
    • Musk
  2. Heart15 min – 2 h

    • Bourbon Geranium
    • Rose Geranium
  3. Dry-down2 h – 3–6 h

Lasts
3–6 h
Moderate
Sillage
Moderate, 2 of 4
When to wear

SeasonAutumnSpring

Time of dayEveningDaytime

What wearers say

Votes from fragrance communities, most-voted answers first.

  • Longevity

    Most voted: 56%Moderate

  • Sillage

    Most voted: 67%Moderate

  • Season

    Most voted: 40%Autumn

  • Time of day

    Most voted: 31%Evening

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Longevity, 625 votes

  • Very weak4%22 votes
  • Weak9%56 votes
  • Moderate (Most voted)56%350 votes
  • Long lasting29%183 votes
  • Eternal2%14 votes

Sillage, 617 votes

  • Intimate15%90 votes
  • Moderate (Most voted)67%413 votes
  • Strong16%101 votes
  • Enormous2%13 votes

Season, 622 votes

  • Spring36%227 votes
  • Summer9%57 votes
  • Autumn (Most voted)40%251 votes
  • Winter14%87 votes

Time of day, 621 votes

  • Daytime28%174 votes
  • Office18%110 votes
  • Evening (Most voted)31%190 votes
  • Night out24%147 votes

Which size is right for you?

Every size is decanted from the same original bottle.

  • 3ml

    To discover it

    Price: Now €7.92Was €12.90SAVE 39%
    • Per ml: €2.64/ml
    • ≈60 sprays
    • 20 days of wear
  • 30ml

    To keep it

    • ≈600 sprays
    • 200 days of wear
10 ml decant of Paradigme by Prada next to the original bottle

Your 10 ml decant, next to the original bottle

Every perfume we sell is the authentic original, decanted from the perfume house’s own bottle.

Key notes
Decant sizes

We buy our bottles from authorized EU distributors and directly from the brands, and 10ML decants every perfume itself.

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Why scent lovers try it with us before they buy the bottle.

10ML decants in glass vials and a travel atomiser

10ML vs a blind buy

What a decant gives you that a bottle bought unsmelled can’t.

Why 10ML?
Blind buy
Authentic original perfume
Yes
Yes
Smell it on your skin before you buy
Yes
No
Try several scents for one bottle’s price
Yes
No
Travel-ready atomiser
Yes
No
No full bottle wasted if it’s not for you
Yes
No

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Prada Paradigme in plain words

What it smells like, how it wears and who it suits.

What it smells like

It opens fresh and citrusy with bergamot. Geranium gives the heart a green, slightly rosy lift, then the base turns warm, balsamic and woody, with benzoin and guaiac wood.

How it wears

The perfume community reports moderate wear and moderate projection. It stays steady without filling a room.

When to wear it

Wearers favour autumn evenings, and spring and daytime also work, without needing a formal occasion.

Who it suits

Suits a man who wants a modern, masculine scent that is easy to wear and not tied to one occasion. It is a quiet, versatile choice rather than a showy one.

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Sizes and price per ml

At 10ML, Prada Paradigme comes as 3ml for €7.92 (€2.64/ml), 10ml for €20.07 (€2.01/ml) and 30ml for €48.60 (€1.62/ml).

Frequently asked questions

What does Prada Paradigme smell like?

Prada Paradigme opens with Calabrian bergamot and Musk. The heart brings Bourbon Geranium and Rose Geranium. It dries down to Benzoin, Guaiac Wood and Peru Balsam. Shoppers on fragrance communities describe its main accords as amber, fresh spicy, aromatic, woody and balsamic.

Is Prada Paradigme long lasting?

Shoppers on fragrance communities most often rate its longevity as moderate (56% of votes), and 32% rate it long lasting or eternal. They most often rate its sillage as moderate (67% of votes). How long it lasts on you also depends on your skin and how much you apply.

Is Prada Paradigme good for summer?

Shoppers on fragrance communities rate it mainly for spring and autumn; summer takes only 9% of season votes.

Is Prada Paradigme good for winter?

Shoppers on fragrance communities rarely pick it for winter: only 14% of season votes go to winter.

Is Prada Paradigme for day or night?

Shoppers on fragrance communities wear it day and night alike: 46% of time-of-day votes are for daytime or the office, 54% for evenings and nights out.

Can I wear Prada Paradigme to the office?

Shoppers on fragrance communities rarely pick it for the office: only 18% of time-of-day votes go to the office.

Who makes Prada Paradigme?

Paradigme is made by Prada. It was launched in 2025.

How many wears is a 10ml decant of Prada Paradigme?

A 10ml decant of Prada Paradigme holds about 200 sprays, roughly 67 days of wear. The 3ml decant holds about 60 sprays, around 20 days. The 30ml decant holds about 600 sprays, around 200 days.

Which other Prada perfumes can I try?

Besides Prada Paradigme, 10ML has Prada Candy, Prada L'Homme and Luna Rossa Black Eau de Parfum from Prada, each decanted from the original bottle.

Is this Prada Paradigme decant the original perfume?

Yes. Every Prada Paradigme decant is filled by hand from an original Prada bottle, with nothing added or diluted, so it opens, dries down and lasts on your skin the way the bottle does. We sell only authentic originals.

Is Prada Paradigme fresh or warm?

Both: bergamot and geranium keep the opening fresh and green, and benzoin, balsam and guaiac wood bring amber warmth. The autumn evening votes point to the warmer side.

What do people like most about Prada Paradigme?

Wearers like its masculine composition, its modern character, its moderate projection and how versatile it is for different occasions.

Where can I buy Prada Paradigme as a decant?

At 10ML: Prada Paradigme comes as a 3ml, 10ml and 30ml decant, filled by hand from an original bottle. The 10ml decant costs €20.07 (€2.01/ml), and 10ML ships across the EU.

What is a decant?

A small amount of a perfume, taken from its original bottle and put into a travel atomiser. You get the real fragrance in a size that lets you live with it for days before you decide on the full bottle.

How does the money-back guarantee work?

If a scent isn’t right for you, get in touch within 30 days of it arriving and we’ll arrange a refund. Terms apply. See our refund policy.