_ Pardon _ Perfume

Nasomatto’s Absinthe fragrance left a lasting impression, and so when browsing online at a gray‑market outlet I encountered Pardon, a highly regarded scent from the same house. I decided to purchase Pardon as a holiday self‑gift.

In character it resembles Gucci Pour Homme v. 1, yet diverges markedly: where that Gucci scent leans toward sweet, spicy accords, Pardon introduces a nuanced chocolate‑tar facet. The opening is strikingly potent since Pardon is concentrated parfum, though the dry‑down settles into a subtler, more restrained aura than that of Gucci Pour Homme. Moreover, Gucci’s composition persists longer on the skin, whereas Pardon serves admirably as a shorter‑lasting alternative.

One might argue that Pardon is a more sophisticated offering, having replaced Gucci’s sugary spices with the richer, darker tones of chocolate and tar. A faint benzoin nuance emerges during the early and mid‑development phases, imparting a resinous quality; however, this note recedes in the final dry‑down, leaving a predominantly chocolatey impression.