Ingredient Guide
A relative of Hedione, Paradisone was registered as a trademark by Firmenich in 1996. Its scent is even stronger than Hedione’s, and its distinct floral fragrance fills a room.
It is used in L’Artisan Parfumeur’s Le Chant de Camargue (2019, Alberto Morillas) and Guerlain’s Mon Guerlain (2017, Thierry Wasser and Delphine Jelk).
What Does It Smell Like in Perfume?
Paradisone® is a synthetic fragrance material with the specific stereochemical structure of (+)-methyl cis-dihydrojasmonate. Hedione® also belongs to the methyl dihydrojasmonate family, while Paradisone® corresponds to one particular cis stereoisomer within that family. Differences in stereochemistry affect the strength of a scent and the way it diffuses, and Paradisone® emphasizes a bright, diffusive jasmine character. In perfume, it is layered with other floral scents to add a richness that seems to fill the floral composition with light and air.
Choosing Paradisone Fragrances
Even these two Mizensir fragrances, both of which disclose their use of Paradisone, smell quite different. Cologne du Maté offers the freshness of mandarin and maté; Poudre d’Or brings tiare, vanilla and powdery softness. Looking at what accompanies the floral notes makes the choice easier.
Fragrances to Explore
Cologne du Maté (Mizensir)
An eau de parfum combining mandarin, maté and sage with Paradisone. Floral brightness joins the freshness of citrus peel and the herbal character of tea leaves.
Poudre d’Or (Mizensir)
Paradisone and tiare are layered with iris, musk, sandalwood and vanilla. An eau de parfum for powdery softness and rounded sweetness.
Find Your Next Fragrance
To explore more fragrances through the notes you enjoy, open our Fragrance Finder. Choose “Favorite fragrances & notes”, then search under “Favorite notes”. Select from the suggestions shown and press “Next”. You can start with notes even if you do not have a favorite fragrance.
