Nasomatto Pardon: released in 2011, warm spicy, oud and chocolate, about 8h on skin, projection 8/10, sillage 5/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Nasomatto Pardon dupe we found is Alexandria Fragrances No Apologies — 90% match, about $45 (estimate) versus about $195 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Nasomatto Pardon dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Nasomatto Pardon | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alexandria Fragrances No Apologies | 90% | about $45* (−77%) | 7h vs 8h | 8/10 |
| 2 | Guerlain L'Instant de Guerlain pour Homme Eau Extreme | 82% | about $95* (−51%) | 8h vs 8h | 7/10 |
| 3 | Bentley for Men Intense | 80% | about $85* (−56%) | 7h vs 8h | 8/10 |
| 4 | Guerlain L'Instant de Guerlain pour Homme EDP | 78% | about $90* (−54%) | 7h vs 8h | 6/10 |
| 5 | Pastor Fragrances Ligno | 87% | about $35* (−82%) | 9h vs 8h | 7/10 |
Captures the sophisticated dark chocolate and woody oud character of Nasomatto Pardon with impressive depth and longevity.
It shares its warm spicy, oud and chocolate accords with Nasomatto Pardon, lasts about 7h against 8h and carries 142 community ratings.
Offers a similar sophisticated blend of cocoa and woods, providing a classic, polished alternative to the Nasomatto experience.
It shares its warm spicy and woody accords with Nasomatto Pardon, lasts about 8h against 8h and carries 4,094 community ratings.
While distinct, it shares the same heavy, resinous, and spicy woody DNA that makes Nasomatto Pardon a standout for cold weather.
It shares its woody and warm spicy accords with Nasomatto Pardon, lasts about 7h against 8h and carries 10,566 community ratings.
Shares the warm, spicy, and woody elegance that defines the heart of Nasomatto Pardon, albeit with a more traditional French structure.
It shares its warm spicy and woody accords with Nasomatto Pardon, lasts about 7h against 8h and carries 1,987 community ratings.
A refined woody and spicy composition that mirrors the elegant, masculine profile found in Nasomatto Pardon.
It shares its warm spicy, woody and oud accords with Nasomatto Pardon, lasts about 9h against 8h and carries 13 community ratings.
Pastor Fragrances Ligno, at about $35 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 80% less than Nasomatto Pardon.
Pastor Fragrances Ligno, at about 9h on skin, against about 8h for Nasomatto Pardon.
Alexandria Fragrances No Apologies, at 90% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
Nasomatto Pardon itself sells from €130 (30 ml) at partnered retailers.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Alexandria Fragrances No Apologies saves you about $220 a year against Nasomatto Pardon. Assumes 100 ml bottles on both sides; prices are estimates.
Across 2,358 originals, the median designer bottle is $120 and its closest match $30 — the Dupe Report 2026.
On an 8-hour day, these cover it: Pastor Fragrances Ligno (8.8h) and Guerlain L'Instant de Guerlain pour Homme Eau Extreme (8.3h) — 2 of 5.
Nasomatto Pardon notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-08-05.