4 Perfumes that Smell Similar to Prada Paradoxe

Prada Paradoxe has enjoyed a good deal of success since its release. The formula is very familiar to other popular releases, but doesn’t exactly overlap any one in particular. Are there fragrances that smell like Paradoxe? This is my ongoing list of perfumes that are similar, cheaper, or just have a close style to the Prada scent.

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What Perfumes are Similar to Paradoxe by Prada?

Inspired Alternative

Enigmoxe by The Dua Brand- Enigmoxe is The Dua Brand’s take on the Paradoxe formula. So, if you want a cheaper alternative that tries to mimic the Prada, this is your best bet at the moment.

With this, you’ll get the same note structure, while trying to nail the exact weighting. I haven’t tried this Dua fragrance, in particular. But, I have purchased over 10 of their other scents which were inspired by other designer perfumes, and they’ve all been extremely close.

I don’t see why this one would be an exception to that record. I’ll come back and update, if I end up giving this perfume a try.

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Intensa Paradox

Voce Viva Intensa– As far as designer perfumes go, Voce Viva Intensa is the one that has the most striking similarities between it and Paradoxe.

However, they are not exactly the same, as Intensa is a thicker and heavier scent better for autumn and winter wear. Intensa sticks close to the original, Voce Viva, while doing some different things.

Mainly, that opening citrus accord is without the ginger spice and is an area where Intensa has a lot in common with Paradoxe. No pear note, but you get bergamot, orange, orange blossom, and jasmine.

I’ve described a lot of the wear of Voce Viva Intensa as a vanilla-soaked orange blossom, with some jasmine added. The dry down is much more vanilla based and has a slightly mossy finish.

The Prada perfume is fresher, lighter, and sweeter than this Valentino. But, Voce Viva Intensa could be a good alternative for those who want a more floral and vanilla heavy perfume. Voce Viva Intensa Review

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Shocking Similarities

Black Opium Floral Shock– This is another designer scent that has a good deal of overlap with our Prada target, while having enough distinction to be wholly separate.

The main differences will be with the coffee note in this YSL, the gardenia in lieu of the jasmine of Paradoxe, lack of vanilla,  and less of the citrus influence. But, you do get the pear and bergamot up top (teamed up with lemon).

This one is a creamier white floral, with fresh influence, both from the fruit notes and the light freesia. The base features amberwood and musk. The white floral ingredients, ‘solar’ notes, and the rest do give this a creaminess that sort of simulates a vanilla influence…just not the same.

Paradoxe is a tad lighter and fresher. More of that citrus sweetness. Though, both have a close structure and the great white floral heart.

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One Intense Paradoxe

The Only One Intense by Dolce & Gabbana Eau De Parfum Spray for Women 3.4 Ounce– This D&G scent is somewhere in the realm of Paradoxe Intense and the original. Like, Intense if you stripped out the moss note and added coconut in its place.

A substantial difference, I know. But, this one is more about having a similar style than trying to be an exact copy of Prada.

It’s also like its predecessor, The One Desire. But again, distinct enough to be noticeable.

Sweet, creamy, white floral notes, with a light citrus/apple start. It’s got plenty of jasmine in there as the main flower. Vanilla, cashmere wood, and coconut give it that milky warm embrace.

Not too heavy and can actually venture into warmer weather. Maybe not the height of summer, but it’s not a bad reach in the spring. Fantastic performer.