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    Cuba Prestige vs. Pardon

    Moderately similar
    Pardon by Nasomatto bottle

    Pardon

    Nasomatto
    Extrait de Parfum2011
    New comparison

    Pardon rates higher with the community.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Cuba Prestige vs. Pardon
    Cuba PrestigePardon
    ConcentrationEau de ToiletteExtrait de Parfum
    Launched20122011
    GenderMaleMale
    Perfumer—Alessandro Gualtieri
    Best seasonFallFall

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Cuba Prestige

    Amber
    Woody
    Aromatic
    Citrus
    Lavender
    Fresh Spicy
    Earthy
    Fruity

    Pardon

    Warm Spicy
    Oud
    Chocolate
    Woody
    Floral
    Sweet
    Cinnamon
    Powdery

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    BlackcurrantBergamotGrapefruitLemon
    MagnoliaFlowers
    Heart
    JasmineCardamomLavenderRosemary
    Dark ChocolateTonka BeanCinnamon
    Base
    AmbergrisLabdanumCedarOakmossVetiver
    Agarwood (Oud)Sandalwood

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Cuba Prestige vs. Pardon
    Cuba PrestigePardon
    Score3.5/54/5
    Longevity6-10 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagemoderatestrong

    No varnish

    Real talk

    This fragrance brings a bold character to the table, one that captures dark, sweet energy without hesitation. The composition shows complexity and depth.Cuba Prestige
    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