Fragrance comparison

Nawab of Oudh vs Pardon

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 15 Nov 2026 5,124 ratings analysed

5 wins

Nawab of Oudh

Ormonde Jayne

4.201,067 votes

Rank #308 Warm SpicyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

28%scent match

Clearly different

Pardon

Nasomatto

4.284,057 votes

Rank #25,945 Warm SpicyOud

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Nawab of Oudh takes 5 of 7 categories.

Nawab of Oudh
Choose it for a warm spicy and citrus character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
Pardon
Choose it for a warm spicy and oud character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in winter.

Nawab of Oudh5/7

Pardon2/7

Ratings & consensus: Pardon
Community sentiment: Nawab of Oudh
Longevity: Nawab of Oudh
Sillage & projection: Nawab of Oudh
Value for money: Pardon
Versatility: Nawab of Oudh
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Nawab of Oudh

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

Nawab of OudhOrmonde Jayne

PardonNasomatto

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.20/ 5 · 1,067 votes

Have 79%Had 21%Want 0%

4.28/ 5 · 4,057 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

Category winnerPardonRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

62%Love

24%Like

7%Ok

5%Dislike

2%Hate

791 votes

55%Love

29%Like

8%Ok

7%Dislike

1%Hate

4,057 votes

Category winnerNawab of OudhMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityNawab of Oudh

SillageNawab of Oudh

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value40

¤ Price value41

Category winnerPardonBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

citrus92%

floral84%

aromatic77%

rose69%

fresh spicy61%

warm spicy100%

oud92%

chocolate84%

woody77%

sweet69%

floral61%

Scent match28%Clearly different · both warm spicy and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

CardamomOrangeBergamotAldehydesGreen Notes

Heart

RosePimentoCinnamonOrchidMagnoliaBay LeafHedione

Base

Agarwood (Oud)AmbergrisVetiverMuskLabdanum

Top

MagnoliaFlowers

Heart

Dark ChocolateTonka BeanCinnamon

Base

Agarwood (Oud)Sandalwood

InformationalShared notesCinnamon, Magnolia and Agarwood (Oud). Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter88

Day–

Night–

Spring37

Summer13

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNawab of OudhMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men39

Unisex49

Women12

Men75

Unisex23

Women2

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#308

PerfumerGeza Schoen

Launched—

Reviews174

Overall rank#25,945

PerfumerAlessandro Gualtieri

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerNawab of OudhHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Nawab of Oudh by Ormonde Jayne opens with a bright burst of green cardamom, bergamot, and fizzy aldehydes. Rather than leaning heavy or dark, the opening feels lifted and crisp, setting up a complex heart of rose, spicy cinnamon, and bay leaf. As the scent settles, a soft resinous base of labdanum, ambergris, and cle…

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Pardon is a dark, polished scent built around chocolate, cinnamon, tonka and smooth woods. It opens with a soft floral lift, then quickly turns richer and warmer, with oud and sandalwood giving the sweetness a dressed-up, tailored feel. This usually suits cool weather, evening wear and anyone who likes sweet-spicy fra…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Nawab of Oudh or Pardon?

Nawab of Oudh takes 5 of 7 categories. Nawab of Oudh is rated 4.20/5 from 1,067 votes; Pardon is rated 4.28/5 from 4,057 votes. Choose Nawab of Oudh for a warm spicy and citrus character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring. Choose Pardon for a warm spicy and oud character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Nawab of Oudh or Pardon?

They last about the same: Nawab of Oudh 80/100, Pardon 79/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Nawab of Oudh or Pardon?

Nawab of Oudh projects furthest (Nawab of Oudh 72/100, Pardon 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Nawab of Oudh and Pardon smell similar?

Clearly different: a 28% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy and floral accords. Common notes include Cinnamon, Magnolia and Agarwood (Oud).

Is Nawab of Oudh or Pardon better for summer or winter?

For summer, Pardon is the stronger pick. For winter, Pardon is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Nawab of Oudh and Pardon?

Nawab of Oudh has top notes of Cardamom, Orange, Bergamot and Aldehydes, heart notes of Rose, Pimento, Cinnamon and Orchid, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Ambergris, Vetiver and Musk. Pardon has top notes of Magnolia and Flowers, heart notes of Dark Chocolate, Tonka Bean and Cinnamon, a base of Agarwood (Oud) and Sandalwood.