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Pardon Extrait bottle Pardon Extrait
Extrait Concentration EDP
M Gender U
2011 Year 2015
££ Price Tier ££
Rose Eau de Parfum bottle Rose EDP

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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.
Acquired
Our Verdict - Rose EDP
Divisive and mature, this is a love-it-or-hate-it rose. Some find it a photorealistic dream, others a 'car air freshener' or 'old granny' soap. Not for the faint of heart, or those under 50 according to a few.
Acquired

Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Pardon Extrait
Rose EDP

Notes

Accords

Pardon Rose
100%
Warm Spicy
65%
Rose
100%
86%
Oud
75%
Chocolate
68%
Woody
64%
Sweet
61%
Floral
58%
Aromatic
61%
56%
Cinnamon
Herbal
55%
50%
Vanilla
49%
Powdery
49%
47%
Cacao
Warm Spicy shared
100%
65%
100%
Oud
86%
75%
68%
64%
Floral shared
61%
58%
61%
56%
55%
50%
Powdery shared
49%
49%
47%

Performance

Pardon Rose
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
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.

Rose

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn
Also Works:
Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Formal
Also Works:
Date Casual

While some find it versatile, its strong, sometimes 'beast mode' projection and mature character make it less suitable for an office. It shines in formal settings due to its elegance, and can be worn casually if you prefer a noticeable scent.

Similarity Breakdown

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
81%
Key Similarities

Both lean warm spicy, floral, powdery

Key Differences

Similar character via different notes

Where to buy

Pardon Extrait
Rose EDP
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