Paradigme and Code

What do they smell like?

Paradigme smells of citrus peel, herbs and warm sweet resin; Code smells of lavender, vanilla and dry woods.

Paradigmecitrus peel · herbs · warm sweet resin · crisp

Codelavender · vanilla · dry woods · sweet

Wearers who know both say

“Its got that generic/sweet smell now, kinda reminds me of Prada Paradigme in a way.”

Reddit post, r/Colognes, 2026 · 12 votes

Which lasts longest?

Paradigme lasts longest: a work day.

ParadigmeA work day 6–9 hours

CodeA morning under 4 hours

Which will others notice?

Both carry furthest: someone beside you.

ParadigmeSomeone beside you arm’s length

CodeSomeone beside you arm’s length

When do they suit?

Paradigme: the office and every day, all year; Code: the office, date nights and going out, in winter.

ParadigmeOfficeEvery daySpringSummerFallWinter

CodeOfficeDate nightsGoing outWinter

Which costs least to wear?

Code, at about 16¢ a spray. Paradigme costs about the same.

Paradigme17¢ a spray $173 for 100 ml

Code16¢ a spray $120 for 75 ml

Who do they suit?

Paradigme suits younger men; Code suits men of any age.

ParadigmeYounger men

CodeMen of any age