Pardon
NasomattoExtrait de Parfum2011
Side by side
Pardon vs. This Too Shall Pass
This Too Shall Pass rates higher with the community, while Pardon wears longer on skin.
The essentials
At a glance
| Pardon | This Too Shall Pass | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Extrait de Parfum | Extrait de Parfum |
| Launched | 2011 | 2025 |
| Gender | Male | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Alessandro Gualtieri | Aichi Liu |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Pardon
Warm Spicy
Oud
Chocolate
Woody
Floral
Sweet
Cinnamon
Powdery
This Too Shall Pass
Fruity
Sweet
Lactonic
Amber
Cacao
Warm Spicy
Oud
Powdery
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
MagnoliaFlowers
—Heart
Dark ChocolateTonka BeanCinnamon
ApricotPeachButterscotchCacaoPeppermintChampa FlowerLinden BlossomGardeniaCoconut MilkTobacco FlowerChocolateWhite Champaca
Base
Agarwood (Oud)Sandalwood
BenzoinBurmese oudSandalwoodVetiverPatchouli
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Pardon | This Too Shall Pass | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 4-6 hours |
| Sillage | strong | strong |
No varnish
Real talk
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
Oud can be a wall. Butterscotch melts it. If you've been circling woody fragrances waiting for one that actually smells alive, not just dark, this is the one.This Too Shall Pass