Paragon
meets L'Homme Idéal Extrême.
Compare the recorded scent profiles, then decide what to sample.
Bergamot · Plum
Both records list these notes. Shared notes do not guarantee the same smell.
Concentration not recorded leads with woody; Concentration not recorded leads with fruity. The table below separates their listed profiles and voting data.
| At a glance |  Initio Parfums Prives ParagonConcentration not recorded Explore fragrance ↗ |  Guerlain L'Homme Idéal ExtrêmeConcentration not recorded Explore fragrance ↗ |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Concentration not recorded | Concentration not recorded |
| Listed bottle sizes | Not yet verified | Not yet verified |
| Brand origin | Not yet verified | France |
| Made in | Not yet verified | Not yet verified |
| Listed year | 2022 | 2020 |
| Leading accords | woody · aromatic · fruity | fruity · sweet · almond |
| Notes unique to this record | Lavender, Sage, Palo Santo, Black Pepper, Sandalwood, Agarwood (Oud) | Almond, Pink Pepper, Cinnamon, Heliotrope, Tobacco, Leather, Patchouli, Cedar |
| Longevity / 5 | 3.73 · 1,891 votes | 3.51 · 2,268 votes |
| Projection / 4 | 2.35 · 1,842 votes | 2.26 · 2,320 votes |
Scores are category averages, not hours or controlled measurements. Different vote samples are not a head-to-head wear test. “Unique” notes here means absent from the other record, not proof of a formula difference.
Ingredients, side by side.
Read the declared lists for the editions shown. Shared entries do not mean identical formulas, proportions or scent.
A label comparison will appear when both ingredient lists are verified for the same market.
Paragon
Extrait de parfum · US listing
Alcohol denat., Parfum (fragrance), Aqua (water), Limonene, Coumarin, Alphaisomethyl ionone, Linalool, Benzoic acid, Citronellol, Citral, Geraniol, Cinnamal, Benzyl benzoate
Source: Initio official US product page · Checked 2026-09-22
L'Homme Idéal Extrême
Ingredient list not yet verified for this edition and market.
These are published ingredient declarations, separate from scent notes. “Parfum” or “fragrance” can represent a mixture without listing every component. Formulations can change by market and batch; check the packaging on your bottle. A matching or missing entry does not establish suitability for an allergy.
Follow your curiosity.
A starting point, not a verdictConcentration not recorded
Start here if the listed woody and aromatic direction interests you. Try it on skin before deciding.
Concentration not recorded
Start here if the listed fruity and sweet direction interests you. Try it on skin before deciding.