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Paradoxical by Sly John's Lab (2022): Notes, Reviews & Rating | Noteboxd

Fragrances/Sly John's Lab/Paradoxical

Paradoxical by Sly John's Lab

Fragrance / 2022

Paradoxical

UNISEX

6.9/ 1045 ratings

CitrusGreenamber

aromatic

fresh spicy

Released: 2022
Family: Not recorded
Perfumer: Dominique Moellhausen

ParadoxicalSly John's Lab

Overview Notes Similar Reviews

Get to know the fragrance

Inside the scent.

The notes

Top notes

Heart notes

Lavender Juniper Incense

Base notes

Tonka Bean Cedar Moss

Notes describe scent impressions. Unclassified notes stay separate from the pyramid.

The character

Citrus

Green

amber

aromatic

fresh spicy

lavender

vanilla

warm spicy

Recorded accords. Strength is shown only where it is available.

How it wears+

Performance

How it wears

Longevity6.1 / 10

Sillage4.3 / 10

Value7.4 / 10

Community votes

Seasons

Spring

Summer

Autumn

Winter

Day100%

Night41%

Audience skew

Male68%
Female5%
Unisex27%

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Ratings & reviews

Community

6.9/10

Very Good

45 ratings

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Frequently asked

What does Paradoxical by Sly John's Lab smell like?+

Paradoxical by Sly John's Lab features a layered composition opening with Lemon, Bergamot, and Mint at the top, Ylang-Ylang, Lavender, and Juniper at the heart, Vetiver, Amber, and Tonka Bean in the base. The overall character is citrus, green, amber.

What are the notes in Paradoxical?+

Top notes: Lemon, Bergamot, Mint, Cardamom, and Apple. Heart notes: Ylang-Ylang, Lavender, Juniper, and Incense. Base notes: Vetiver, Amber, Tonka Bean, Cedar, and Moss.

Is Paradoxical for men or women?+

Paradoxical by Sly John's Lab is designed for both men and women (unisex).

Who created Paradoxical?+

Paradoxical was created by Dominique Moellhausen for Sly John's Lab.

When was Paradoxical released?+

Paradoxical by Sly John's Lab was launched in 2022.

What fragrances are similar to Paradoxical?+

Fragrances similar to Paradoxical include Paradoxe Scent by Hermoso, Paradox by West World, Paradox for Men by Jacomo, Paradox by Yohji Yamamoto, based on shared notes and scent profile.

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Paradoxical by Sly John's Lab is a Woody Aromatic fragrance for women and men. Paradoxical was launched in 2022. The nose behind this fragrance is Dominique Moellhausen. Top notes are Mint, Apple, Lemon, Cardamom and Bergamot; middle notes are Lavender, Incense, Juniper and Ylang-Ylang; base notes are Tonka Bean, Moss, Vetiver, Amber and Cedar.