Dec 15

Dec 15 A New Way of Being: Discovering Prada Paradigme

By Manu Palacios

Ask the universe for what you want until it has no choice but to give it to you. That’s been my mantra all year. One of my goals for 2025 was to collaborate with brands I genuinely admire, and this week’s curation feels like a manifestation moment of its own. I had the chance to experience Prada Paradigme, Prada Beauty’s newest fragrance for men, and let me tell you: this scent doesn’t just enter the room… it reframes it.

Paradigme is all about exploration, performance, and reinvention, a bold expression of modern masculinity that dares you to rethink things. “What if there’s another way?” Prada poses the question, and this bottle answers it beautifully through an unexpected reverse-pyramid structure of notes. The opening hits with Calabrian bergamot, bright and optimistic; the heart shifts into bourbon geranium, aromatic and sophisticated; and the foundation lands on ambery woods, grounding everything with warmth and intention.

Wearing Paradigme feels like stepping into a new version of myself, not reinvented, but expanded.

THE SCORE

Scent Composition: 9/10
That reverse pyramid actually works. Instead of fading, the fragrance blooms over time. Fresh, woody, subtly floral — a clean masculine profile with a modern edge.

Longevity: 8.5/10
On my skin, it lingers a solid 7–8 hours with a soft but present trail. Enough to be noticed, never overwhelming.

Bottle & Design: 10/10
Untouchable. The architectural green glass paired with Prada’s unmistakable lines makes it feel like an accessory, not just a fragrance. It photographs beautifully and elevates any shelf — yes, even your nightstand.
Versatility: 9/10
This is where Paradigme shines. It adapts. It shifts. It moves with you throughout the day.

Overall Score 9.1 out of 10

WHEN TO WEAR IT

The Elevated Casual Moment
My olive jacket and clean tank look pairs perfectly with Paradigme’s fresh-woody duality. Ideal for coffee runs that turn into spontaneous lunches — you’ll smell put together even if the outfit is intentionally low effort.
Creative Meetings & Studio Days
The fragrance matches that “intentional but approachable” energy. It gives main-character presence without overpowering the room. Think days where you’re pitching ideas, shooting content, or building something new.

Evening Socials, Cocktails, or a Casual Night Out
The ambery woods come alive here. Warm light, soft conversations, and a scent that pulls people in just enough to ask, “What are you wearing?”

Travel Days
Yes — it’s refillable. And the bergamot opening makes it perfect for flights, airport lounges, and that fresh start feeling when you land somewhere new.

FINAL VERDICT

“Prada Paradigme is the fragrance for anyone rewriting their own rules. Quietly, intentionally and stylishly”.
It’s elegant without trying too hard, modern without sacrificing depth, and versatile enough to follow your whole day’s narrative.

This week’s curated essential? Absolutely.
A new way of being and smelling is always worth exploring. See you next week!