This 2023 Parfum is the latest premium rework of the 1996 legend, once again crafted by Alberto Morillas. Classed as a Woody Aquatic, it sits neatly between the bright citrus of the original and the colder, metallic edge of Profondo. The vibe is sun‑warmed Mediterranean stone and salt air — fresher than Profondo, but deeper, resinous and more grown‑up than the original EDT . It opens with Bergamot & Marine notes for a crisp, zesty citrus meets a clean, salty‑mineral marine sparkle; no heavy synthetics, just bright, immediate freshness. At its Heart, Rosemary, Clary Sage, & Geranium. Its aromatic, herbal greenness with a soft, subtle floral lift; refined, never sharp, and keeps the scent clean but structured. It finishes off beautifully with Olibanum & Patchouli, smoky, resinous incense adds warmth and mystery, while earthy patchouli anchors it. No extra amber/musk here — just a smooth, lasting, slightly smoky drydown. Performance: 7–8 hours on skin, moderate projection, a gentle scent bubble for the first 2 hours, then a soft, noticeable trail. Office‑friendly, never overpowering. Best in spring/summer, where bergamot and marine shine; the incense/patchouli also works for cool evenings. Versatile daily wear, familiar but with enough depth to stand alone. My Rating: 7.5 / 10 Scent: 2.5 / 3 Longevity: 2 / 3 Sillage: 2 / 3 Y/N: 1 / 1

Some fragrances don’t just smell good. They transport you. Paradise is exactly that for me. From the first spray, I’m somewhere far from everyday life: warm ocean air, sun bleached linen, tropical fruit carried on a salty breeze, polished wood, and the quiet confidence that comes with staying somewhere you don’t have to check the price of. It smells luxurious without trying too hard. Expensive, effortless, and refined. I’ve always loved tropical fragrances, but they’ve usually leaned too fruity, too sunscreen like, or too casual for an elevated social event or when I’m fully dressed up. And don’t get me wrong, I own a ton of tropical scents and wear them all the time, especially through the Arizona summer. Paradise is different. It keeps that lush tropical heart while wrapping it in crisp citrus, elegant woods, creamy florals, and a smooth amber warmth that feels tailored instead of loud. It’s the first tropical fragrance I’ve owned that I genuinely feel comfortable wearing with a white shirt and tie to church on a hot summer Sunday. That alone makes it special. It somehow captures both worlds: barefoot at a five star island resort in crisp white linen, leather sandals, aviators, and an elegant timepiece, yet equally at home with a white shirt and tie on a warm Sunday morning. That’s a combination I just haven’t found in my other tropical fragrances. It’s expensive juice, and it’s not a beastmode type fragrance, but I highly recommend getting your nose on it if you get the chance. It’ll get you 4-6 hours of a nice scent bubble and hang around on skin, and you should be ok with overspraying a bit. Even on the overspray this won’t assault anyone’s nose. This is what luxury in the tropics smells like.