Fragrances inspired by Crimson Rocks Eau de Parfum
The original
Crimson Rocks
Amouage
The two side by side
Our verdict
Editor reviewedOur verdict
Crimson Rocks and Abraaj Carmine share similar DNA, but diverge in execution.
What they share
Every one of its 7 notes is in the original, including Oak, Cedar, Vetiver
The main difference
Near-identical note list, differs in proportion
Choose Abraaj Carmine when
You prefer a drier, woodier fragrance.
What they share
Shares 1 of its 5 notes, including Rose
The main difference
Adds amber and oud, drops cedar and cinnamon
What they share
Shares 3 of its 7 notes, including Vetiver, Rose, Pink Pepper
The main difference
Adds clove and guaiac wood, drops cedar and cinnamon
What they share
Shares 2 of its 14 notes, including Cedar, Rose
The main difference
Adds bergamot and cardamom, drops cinnamon and honey
What they share
Shares 2 of its 8 notes, including Rose, Cinnamon
The main difference
Adds cardamom and musk, drops cedar and honey
What they share
Shares 2 of its 8 notes, including Rose, Pink Pepper
The main difference
Adds amber and davana, drops cedar and cinnamon
What they share
Shares 4 of its 9 notes, including Cedar, Rose, Pink Pepper
The main difference
Adds bergamot and geranium, drops honey and oak
What they share
Shares 3 of its 12 notes, including Cedar, Rose, Cinnamon
The main difference
Adds amber and apple, drops honey and oak
Scent profile
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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Inspired-by fragrances. Not affiliated with, endorsed by or produced by Amouage. Match scores are our estimate of how alike two perfumes smell, calculated from their published notes, not a measurement. How we score similarity.