What Is Lattafa Vintage Radio a Dupe Of?

What is Vintage Radio a dupe of?

Initio Paragon is the fragrance to compare with Lattafa Vintage Radio, and I'd give the scent similarity 94%, or 9.4 out of 10. If Paragon's plum and woody character is what caught your attention, Vintage Radio is a strong alternative to consider.

That rating is about how close the scents are to my nose. It doesn't mean they'll last the same amount of time, project the same way, or feel identical from the first spray to the end of the day.

Why do people compare them?

Lattafa lists lavender, sage and bergamot, followed by plum, palo santo and black pepper, with sandalwood and amberwood underneath. Initio highlights bergamot, white sage, lavender, palo santo, black pepper, sandalwood and agarwood for Paragon. There's plenty of aromatic and woody overlap, while the plum impression is a big part of what owners discuss when putting them together.

In this side-by-side discussion, several owners find them close, with some describing Vintage Radio as sweeter or thicker. Others prefer Paragon's smoother feel. Those are useful differences to pay attention to when sampling, rather than reasons to expect everyone to choose the same bottle.

A second Vintage Radio and Paragon comparison finds the opening closer than the drydown. The writer actually prefers Vintage Radio overall. Similarity and preference are separate questions, and liking the original doesn't automatically settle both.

Which bottle makes more sense?

I'd put Vintage Radio on the shortlist if you want to get close to Paragon and its current retailer options suit your budget. Go with Paragon if you've tried both and the original's particular balance is what you enjoy. A sample is especially useful if sweet fruit against woods is new territory for you.

The original here is Paragon Extrait de Parfum. Check bottle sizes, shipping and availability in the retailer cards above before comparing the total cost.

For a fuller buying comparison, read Paragon versus Vintage Radio. You can also browse our Paragon alternatives guide or visit the Vintage Radio product page.