Hafez Exclusive
Alexandria Fragrances2020
Side by side
Hafez Exclusive vs. Pardon
Is Hafez Exclusive better than Pardon?
Pardon rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Shared notes
SandalwoodCinnamon
woodywarm spicycinnamonpowdery
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The essentials
What's different between Hafez Exclusive and Pardon?
| Hafez Exclusive | Pardon | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | — | Extrait de Parfum |
| Launched | 2020 | 2011 |
| Gender | Unisex | Male |
| Perfumer | — | Alessandro Gualtieri |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Hafez Exclusive and Pardon smell?
Hafez Exclusive
Woody
Warm Spicy
Cinnamon
White Floral
Patchouli
Tuberose
Powdery
Aromatic
Pardon
Warm Spicy
Oud
Chocolate
Woody
Floral
Sweet
Cinnamon
Powdery
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Hafez Exclusive and Pardon share?
Top
Passion Fruit
MagnoliaFlowers
Heart
GeraniumJasmineTuberoseCinnamon
Dark ChocolateTonka BeanCinnamon
Base
SandalwoodPatchouliCedar
Agarwood (Oud)Sandalwood
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
Which performs better, Hafez Exclusive or Pardon?
| Hafez Exclusive | Pardon | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 2-4 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | strong |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Hafez Exclusive and Pardon?
The passion fruit opening is a statement: tropical, unapologetic, here. The sandalwood waits beneath, warm and creamy, ready to receive what comes next.Hafez Exclusive
This is sweeter than you might expect from the name. The magnolia and tonka give it a softness that plays against the oud base. If you want pure darkness, look elsewhere.Pardon
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