Pierre Cardin Paradoxe is a feminine amber, leather, smoky and fresh spicy fragrance, released in 1983.
It opens with Amalfi Lemon, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, a heart of Tuberose, Hyacinth, Ylang-Ylang and Jasmine, and dries down to Leather, oak moss, Incense and Musk.
On skin it lasts around 6 hours, projects 7/10, leaves 5/10 sillage.
Looking for a cheaper dupe? See 5 scent-matched alternatives to Pierre Cardin Paradoxe.
Evokes the dry leather, smoky oakmoss, and rich vintage floral character of Pierre Cardin Paradoxe.
Pierre Cardin Paradoxe is a feminine amber, leather, smoky and fresh spicy fragrance, released in 1983. It opens with Amalfi Lemon, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, a heart of Tuberose, Hyacinth, Ylang-Ylang and Jasmine, and dries down to Leather, oak moss, Incense and Musk.
On skin, Pierre Cardin Paradoxe lasts around 6 hours on skin, projects 7/10, leaves 5/10 sillage.
The closest alternative to Pierre Cardin Paradoxe is Grès Cabochard with an estimated similarity of 82%. AltScent tracks 5 scent-matched alternatives.
Jean-Louis Scherrer, at about $30 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 55% less than Pierre Cardin Paradoxe.
Clinique Aromatics Elixir, at about 9h on skin, against about 6h for Pierre Cardin Paradoxe.
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