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Pardon Extrait bottle Pardon Extrait
Extrait Concentration EDP
M Gender F
2011 Year 2017
££ Price Tier ££
Sweet Peony Eau de Parfum bottle Sweet Peony 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 - Sweet Peony EDP
This one's a proper divisive darling - some folks adore its sweet, powdery florals, hailing it as a 'powerhouse' of femininity. Others are left scratching their heads, wondering where the promised peony went, calling it a 'synthetic disappointment'. Definitely not a safe blind buy.
Acquired

Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

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

Notes

Accords

Pardon Sweet Peony
100%
Warm Spicy
63%
61%
Floral
100%
Rose
98%
86%
Oud
50%
Vanilla
83%
75%
Chocolate
Fresh
75%
68%
Woody
56%
64%
Sweet
57%
49%
Powdery
64%
56%
Cinnamon
Fruity
54%
47%
Cacao
Warm Spicy shared
100%
63%
Floral shared
61%
100%
98%
Oud
86%
Vanilla shared
50%
83%
75%
75%
Woody shared
68%
56%
Sweet shared
64%
57%
Powdery shared
49%
64%
56%
54%
47%

Performance

Pardon Sweet Peony
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.

Sweet Peony

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn
Also Works:
Summer Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

Its prominent sweetness and strong sillage, often described as a 'powerhouse', make it a bit much for a formal office setting. However, its 'sensual' and 'feminine' character, along with its excellent longevity, makes it ideal for dates and casual outings where leaving an impression is welcome.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
81%
Key Similarities

Both lean warm spicy, woody, sweet

Key Differences

Similar character via different notes

Where to buy

Pardon Extrait
Sweet Peony EDP
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