Is Alexandria Fragrances No Apologies a dupe of Nasomatto Pardon?

Pardon Extrait

Nasomatto by Alessandro Gualtieri Original Acquired

No Apologies Extrait

Alexandria Fragrances   Inspired Acquired
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Extrait Concentration Extrait
M Gender M
2011 Year 2017
££ Price Tier ££
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Where they differ

Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Pardon Extrait
Pardon isn't for everyone. Some call it a masterpiece of dark elegance, others a tricky patchouli bomb. Give it a whirl if you fancy a uniquely sophisticated, masculine scent, but definitely don't blind buy. This one's an acquired taste.
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Our Verdict - No Apologies Extrait
This is a bold, divisive beast of a fragrance. Absolutely not a safe blind buy, but for those who love it, No Apologies offers beast-mode performance and a unique chocolate-oud combination that commands attention. Expect it to grow on you, or simply not at all.
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Scent Profile

How they compare
Pardon Extrait A No Apologies Extrait B
Where they part company by gap size

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Pardon Extrait
No Apologies Extrait

Notes

Shared Notes
Magnolia 50% vs 50%
Dark Chocolate 33% vs 50%
Cinnamon 33% vs 50%
Tonka Bean 33% vs 33%
Only in Pardon
Floral Notes 50%
Only in Pardon
Floral Notes 50% Magnolia 50%

Note weights are our estimate from each note's place in the pyramid, not the share of the formula. Brands do not publish formulations.

Performance

Pardon No Apologies
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Strong
Projection
Strong
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Pardon

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Its deep, rich accords and potent sillage make it unsuitable for the office, where it could easily overwhelm. However, it's a stellar choice for dates and formal events, projecting an air of masculine elegance and garnering compliments. Casual wear in colder months is possible, but its intensity limits versatility.

No Apologies

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

This powerful, long-lasting scent with strong sillage is too intense for office wear, as noted by users who mention its 'mushroom cloud' projection. It's perfectly suited for dates and formal events, especially in colder weather, where its luxurious oud and chocolate notes can shine without overwhelming a casual setting.

Similarity Breakdown

Our estimate of how alike these two fragrances smell, calculated from their published notes. It is a position on our scale, not a measured percentage of shared smell.

Overall scent match
70%
Key Similarities

Shares 4 of its 7 notes, including Tonka Bean, Dark Chocolate, Cinnamon

Key Differences

Adds blossoms and oud, drops floral notes

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