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    Side by side

    Pardon vs. Diapason

    Pardon by Nasomatto bottle

    Pardon

    Nasomatto
    Extrait de Parfum2011
    Clearly related
    Diapason by Sospiro Perfumes bottle

    Diapason

    Sospiro Perfumes
    Eau de Parfum2017
    New comparison

    Two distinct takes on a related mood. The side by side below shows where they overlap and where they part ways.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Pardon vs. Diapason
    PardonDiapason
    ConcentrationExtrait de ParfumEau de Parfum
    Launched20112017
    GenderMaleUnisex
    PerfumerAlessandro GualtieriChris Maurice
    Best seasonFallFall

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Pardon

    Warm Spicy
    Oud
    Chocolate
    Woody
    Floral
    Sweet
    Cinnamon
    Powdery

    Diapason

    Woody
    Aromatic
    Rose
    Powdery
    Amber
    Fresh Spicy
    Earthy

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    MagnoliaFlowers
    GeraniumRose
    Heart
    Dark ChocolateTonka BeanCinnamon
    Guaiac WoodCedarwood
    Base
    Agarwood (Oud)Sandalwood
    VetiverAmberMusk

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Pardon vs. Diapason
    PardonDiapason
    Score4/54/5
    Longevity6-10 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagestrongstrong

    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
    If you've ever wanted a rose that doesn't dissolve into powder the moment it hits skin, this is it. Bulgarian rose and geranium form a heart that holds its shape. Eight hours, still going strong.Diapason