Fragrance comparison

Pardon vs No Limit$

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 6,030 ratings analysed

Pardon

Nasomatto

4.284,057 votes

Rank #25,884 Warm SpicyOud

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%scent match

Some overlap

No Limit$

Philipp Plein Parfums

3.811,973 votes

Rank #1,926 Warm SpicyLeather

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3.

Pardon
Choose it for a warm spicy and oud character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
No Limit$
Choose it for a warm spicy and leather character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Pardon3/7

No Limit$3/7

Ratings & consensus: Pardon
Community sentiment: Pardon
Longevity: Pardon
Sillage & projection: Tie
Value for money: No Limit$
Versatility: No Limit$
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: No Limit$

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

PardonNasomatto

No Limit$Philipp Plein Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.28/ 5 · 4,057 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

3.81/ 5 · 1,973 votes

Have 82%Had 18%Want 0%

Category winnerPardonRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

55%Love

29%Like

8%Ok

7%Dislike

1%Hate

4,057 votes

42%Love

27%Like

10%Ok

11%Dislike

9%Hate

1,973 votes

Category winnerPardonMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityPardon

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value41

¤ Price value58

Category winnerNo Limit$Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

oud92%

chocolate84%

woody77%

sweet69%

floral61%

warm spicy100%

leather92%

woody84%

amber77%

smoky69%

chocolate61%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both warm spicy, woody and chocolate

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

MagnoliaFlowers

Heart

Dark ChocolateTonka BeanCinnamon

Base

Agarwood (Oud)Sandalwood

Top

Black PepperCardamomCinnamonClovesStar AniseWatery NotesGingerBergamot

Heart

Dark ChocolateBourbon VanillaIncenseAmber

Base

LeatherWoodsy NotesAgarwood (Oud)PatchouliCedar

InformationalShared notesDark Chocolate, Cinnamon 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

Spring37

Summer13

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring40

Summer15

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNo Limit$Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men75

Unisex23

Women2

Men91

Unisex7

Women1

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,884

PerfumerAlessandro Gualtieri

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#1,926

PerfumerAlberto Morillas

Launched—

Reviews206

Category winnerNo Limit$Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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No Limit$ by Philipp Plein Parfums opens with a sharp burst of black pepper, cloves, and star anise before settling into dark chocolate, bourbon vanilla, and rough leather. Built by Alberto Morillas, this winter fragrance combines sweet gourmand elements with a heavy woody base for cold nights and dark leather jackets.

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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, Pardon or No Limit$?

No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3. Pardon is rated 4.28/5 from 4,057 votes; No Limit$ is rated 3.81/5 from 1,973 votes. Choose Pardon for a warm spicy and oud character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose No Limit$ for a warm spicy and leather character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Pardon or No Limit$?

Pardon lasts longest (Pardon 79/100, No Limit$ 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Pardon or No Limit$?

Projection is very close: Pardon 65/100, No Limit$ 65/100 for sillage.

Do Pardon and No Limit$ smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, woody and chocolate accords. Common notes include Dark Chocolate, Cinnamon and Agarwood (Oud).

Is Pardon or No Limit$ better for summer or winter?

For summer, No Limit$ is the stronger pick. For winter, Pardon is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Pardon and No Limit$?

Pardon has top notes of Magnolia and Flowers, heart notes of Dark Chocolate, Tonka Bean and Cinnamon, a base of Agarwood (Oud) and Sandalwood. No Limit$ has top notes of Black Pepper, Cardamom, Cinnamon and Cloves, heart notes of Dark Chocolate, Bourbon Vanilla, Incense and Amber, a base of Leather, Woodsy Notes, Agarwood (Oud) and Patchouli.