Burning Ben vs Pardon

Strangers Parfumerie receives positive recognition within the community, particularly for their coffee and nutty gourmand fragrances that avoid cloying sweetness. Community members appreciate the brand's balanced approach to spicy and gourmand notes, though the brand appears to have limited visibility compared to mainstream houses and occasional inventory challenges.

Nasomatto Pardon is generally well-regarded by the r/fragrance community as a unique, sophisticated fragrance with an impressive patchouli note and excellent longevity. While most praise its creamy, classy drydown and mysterious character, some find the boozy opening polarizing and the chocolate note less prominent than advertised. It's considered more niche and complex than mainstream alternatives like Baccarat Rouge 540.