Pardon Extrait bottle Pardon
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2011 Year 2017
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No Apologies Eau de Parfum bottle No Apologies

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Pardon
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 - No Apologies
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.
Acquired

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 5% 0%
Floral 40% 0%
Fruity 3% 0%
Green 3% 0%
Sweet 38% 60%
Warm 18% 20%
Woody 1% 0%
Earthy 7% 30%
Animalic 0% 0%
Fresh 8% 0%

Mood

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

Notes

Shared Notes
Dark Chocolate 43% vs 100%

Accords

Pardon No Apologies
100%
Warm Spicy
100%
86%
Oud
78%
75%
Chocolate
69%
68%
Woody
66%
64%
Sweet
58%
56%
Cinnamon
63%
61%
Floral
54%
50%
Vanilla
47%
49%
Powdery
48%
47%
Cacao
45%
Warm Spicy shared
100%
100%
Oud shared
86%
78%
Chocolate shared
75%
69%
Woody shared
68%
66%
Sweet shared
64%
58%
Cinnamon shared
56%
63%
Floral shared
61%
54%
Vanilla shared
50%
47%
Powdery shared
49%
48%
Cacao shared
47%
45%

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

Overall
70%
Olfactory
67%
Notes
79%
Accord
100%
Key Similarities

Both share Warm Spicy, Oud, Chocolate accords and Dark Chocolate notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Pardon
No Apologies
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