Fragrances inspired by Agent Provocateur Eau de Parfum

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Our verdict

Editor reviewed

What they share

Shares 3 of its 4 notes, including Amber, Musk, Jasmine

The main difference

Adds coriander, drops cedar and gardenia

What they share

Shares 5 of its 15 notes, including Cedar, Amber, Musk

The main difference

Adds bergamot and cardamom, drops gardenia and jasmine

What they share

Shares 4 of its 11 notes, including Musk, Saffron, Jasmine

The main difference

Adds ambroxan and georgywood, drops amber and cedar

What they share

Shares 4 of its 14 notes, including Musk, Saffron, Magnolia

The main difference

Adds ambergris and birch, drops amber and cedar

What they share

Shares 5 of its 10 notes, including Amber, Musk, Saffron

The main difference

Adds bergamot and cinnamon, drops cedar and gardenia

What they share

Shares 3 of its 10 notes, including Cedar, Amber, Saffron

The main difference

Adds apricot and coumarin, drops gardenia and jasmine

What they share

Shares 2 of its 10 notes, including Saffron, Jasmine

The main difference

Adds ambergris and cashmere wood, drops amber and cedar

What they share

Shares 3 of its 9 notes, including Vetiver, Saffron, Rose

The main difference

Adds amber and cedar, drops ambroxan and bergamot

Scent profile

Agent Provocateur EDP the original The Factor EDP inspired by

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How we judge a match

We score each pairing on the two fragrance profiles: shared accords, overlapping notes, longevity and projection, and the occasions each suits. A good inspired-by scent captures the original's character rather than copying it molecule for molecule.

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