{"product_id":"initio-paragon-extrait-de-parfum-sample","title":"Initio Paragon Extrait de Parfum Sample","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlum and palo santo wrapped in lavender, sage and sandalwood: calm, woody and quietly addictive.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLaunched in 2022 as the third release in Initio's Hedonist collection, after Musk Therapy and Rehab, Paragon is an aromatherapy-inspired extrait that feels more like a cosy fire than a heavy oud. It opens herbal and bright with bergamot, lavender and white sage. The heart brings juicy plum, smoky palo santo and a little black pepper, and the drydown settles into smooth sandalwood and soft agarwood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🍊 \u003cstrong\u003eTop:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bergamot · Lavender · White Sage\u003cbr\u003e🌸 \u003cstrong\u003eHeart:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plum · Palo Santo · Black Pepper\u003cbr\u003e🪵 \u003cstrong\u003eBase:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sandalwood · Agarwood\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy you'll love it:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✅ Strong longevity, with most community votes calling it long-lasting and reviewers reporting seven to ten hours of wear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✅ Well loved, with a 4.3 out of 5 score from more than 2,600 reviews on one retailer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✅ A warm, woody-spicy blend with juicy plum, in a style that suits men and women alike\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✅ Best in autumn and winter, for evenings and going out, and fine for the office with a light hand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✅ A softer, more wearable take on oud for people who find the traditional style too heavy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy sample first:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e💸 A 90ml bottle costs around £285 at UK retailers, so it pays to be sure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🔬 Opinion is mixed. Many people find it balanced and calming, while some find it smooth and a little synthetic, closer to a designer scent than a true oud. A few feel the plum and lavender opening reads feminine, and some find the price hard to justify. A decant is the same juice as the bottle, so a spray or two on your own skin tells you which camp you are in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e📦 Available in 1ml, 2ml, 5ml, 10ml \u0026amp; 30ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOur promise:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e💯 100% authentic, decanted from a genuine retail bottle into spray vials\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🚀 Fast UK dispatch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e❤️ Try a calm, plum-tinged woody scent for yourself, from just £4.99\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Paragon a heavy oud?\u003c\/strong\u003e No. The agarwood is soft and sits behind the plum, sage and sandalwood, which is why it is often described as an easy, everyday take on the style. If you want a deeper, darker oud from the same house, Oud for Greatness is the one to try next.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Scentsandsamples","offers":[{"title":"1ml","offer_id":59112574648584,"sku":null,"price":4.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"2ml","offer_id":59112575992072,"sku":null,"price":8.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"5ml","offer_id":59112576024840,"sku":null,"price":18.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"10ml","offer_id":59112576057608,"sku":null,"price":32.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"30ml","offer_id":59112576090376,"sku":null,"price":84.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0876\/9260\/7752\/files\/Untitleddesign-2026-10-15T220112.871_42124bf5-e370-40e1-9deb-8e3f7ddd301b.png?v=1792098258","url":"https:\/\/www.scentsandsamples.uk\/products\/initio-paragon-extrait-de-parfum-sample","provider":"Scentsandsamples","version":"1.0","type":"link"}