Is Alexandria UK No Apologies a dupe of Nasomatto Pardon?
Pardon Extrait
| Extrait | Concentration | EDP |
| M | Gender | U |
| 2011 | Year | - |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
No Apologies EDP
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Pardon
- No Apologies
- in both
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Which Should You Buy?
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.
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
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Floral Notes
50%
Magnolia
50%
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Magnolia
50%
vs
24%
Dark Chocolate
33%
vs
35%
Cinnamon
33%
vs
28%
Tonka Bean
33%
vs
36%
Floral Notes
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 Brands do not publish formulations.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
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.
Occasions
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.
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
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.
Shares 4 of its 8 notes, including Tonka Bean, Dark Chocolate, Magnolia
Adds amber and oud, drops floral notes
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