Hero Eau de Parfum vs No Apologies Eau de Parfum
Hero EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2016 | Year | - |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
No Apologies EDP
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Which Should You Buy?
Hero is a divisive beast: one minute it's a breathtaking, nuanced oriental, the next a bland, disappointing dud. Expectations are clearly high given the price, but it's hit or miss whether you'll find your own epic journey here.
No Apologies chases Nasomatto's cult Pardon - dark chocolate and oud over sandalwood, tonka bean and amber. Reviewers rate the similarity at 97-98%, with the Alexandria version delivering even more projection and longevity than the original extrait.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
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Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Its potent projection and long-lasting, rich accords make it too dominant for an office setting, but perfect for making a statement at formal events or on a date. It's a bit much for casual daytime wear due to its depth and intensity.
Seasons
Community season votes for Nasomatto Pardon, the fragrance this is built to match, favour autumn and winter.
Occasions
Wearers put Nasomatto Pardon, the fragrance this is built to match, at its best for date nights and formal occasions.
Similarity Breakdown
How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.
Both lean woody, sweet, oud
Adds amber and cinnamon, drops benzoin and coffee
Where to buy
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