Paragon (EDP)

"Paragon is a verified Initio Parfums Privés release launched in 2022 as a unisex eau de parfum. Its scent profile centers on an aromatic-woody structure where lavender, bergamot, and sage open with a clean, uplifting freshness before moving into a more distinctive heart shaped by plum, palo santo, and black pepper. The result is a fragrance widely described as smooth, meditative, slightly creamy, and subtly spicy rather than aggressively loud. The base of sandalwood and oud gives it a polished woody depth that supports the sacred-wood theme without making it overwhelmingly dark. Brand messaging emphasizes balance, serenity, and spiritual protection, while reviewers often highlight the plum-and-palo-santo signature as its most recognizable feature. Within Initio's catalog, it stands out as one of the brand's more serene and refined woody-aromatic compositions."