Paradox For Men

Paradox For Men, inspired by Jacomo Paradox for Men (1999)

Paradox for Men opens on tangelo, a mandarin and grapefruit hybrid, together with combava, the knobbly kaffir lime whose peel smells greener and more pointed than ordinary lime. Basil adds an aromatic leafiness. In the heart, mangosteen brings a light tropical fruitiness against blue cedar and cardamom, so the middle stays woody and peppery. Amber and vanilla shape the base, kept dry by vetiver, oakmoss and musk.

About the original

Jacomo released Paradox for Men in 1999 as the men's counterpart to Paradox, its 1998 women's fragrance. It is usually credited to Christine Nagel. After Paradox Green arrived in 2003, the original was renamed Paradox Blue (also sold as Paradox for Men Blue). Jacomo's official site no longer lists any version of Paradox, and retailers show it as unavailable.

Our version

Ours is an independent eau de parfum made to evoke the same character. It is not Jacomo stock, not an official relaunch and not the original formula.

Who it suits

Halfway between a citrus cologne and a light oriental, it suits someone who wants fruit and wood without heaviness. The amber-vanilla finish is mild rather than sugary. Owners of the women's Paradox should note that this is a different composition.

Related scents

• Jacomo de Jacomo

Notes of the original fragrance, as listed in fragrance references.

Top notes: Tangelo, Combava, Basil

Heart notes: Mangosteen, Blue Cedar, Cardamom

Base notes: Amber, Oakmoss, Vanilla, Vetiver, Musk

Tangelo and combava open zesty and green, with basil adding a herbal edge.

Mangosteen gives the heart a light fruitiness, while blue cedar and cardamom keep it woody and spiced.

Amber and vanilla shape the drydown, balanced by vetiver, oakmoss and musk.

Is Jacomo Paradox for Men discontinued?

It no longer appears on Jacomo's official site, and retailers list it as unavailable. We have not seen a statement from Jacomo about it.

Is this the men's or the women's Paradox?

The men's Paradox for Men from 1999, later called Paradox Blue. The women's Paradox (1998) and Paradox Green (2003) are different fragrances.

What is combava?

Combava is kaffir lime. Its peel smells greener and more bitter than ordinary lime, and it gives the opening much of its zest.

Is Jacomo Paradox For Men coming back?

So far, we have found no announcement from Jacomo that it will return. Our version is an eau de parfum in 50 ml or 100 ml.

Inside the EU, delivery is free on orders of €49 or more. Below that it is a flat €4.99. Outside the EU, delivery is a flat €4.99 on every order. We send every order in 1 to 2 working days. It arrives in 3 to 7 days across the EU and in 7 to 14 days outside the EU. You have 14 days to return an unopened bottle.

Jacomo and Paradox For Men are trademarks of their respective owners, and all rights remain with them. Parfumour is not affiliated with, endorsed by, sponsored by, or connected to Jacomo in any way, and no business relationship of any kind is implied. Our product is an original interpretation created to evoke a similar scent profile, and the trademark names are used purely for honest, descriptive comparison, so that you can quickly identify the style and fragrance family you are looking for. We make no claim to sell the original product, and we do not use the same ingredients or formula. Any similarity lies in the overall impression of the scent as interpreted by our own perfumers, not in the source materials.