Fragrances inspired by Existence Eau de Parfum

The original Existence Amouage

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Our verdict

Editor reviewed

What they share

Every one of its 8 notes is in the original, including Rose, Lily of the Valley, Labdanum

The main difference

Without woody notes

What they share

Shares 3 of its 6 notes, including Rose, Musk, Ambergris

The main difference

Adds amber and bergamot, drops aldehydes and benzoin

What they share

Shares 4 of its 9 notes, including Benzoin, Musk, Rose

The main difference

Adds aldehydes and ambergris, drops amber and orange blossom

What they share

Shares 2 of its 9 notes, including Rose, Musk

The main difference

Adds aldehydes and ambergris, drops amber and ambroxan

What they share

Shares 4 of its 9 notes, including Ambergris, Lily of the Valley, Musk

The main difference

Adds aldehydes and benzoin, drops elemi and incense

What they share

Shares 5 of its 9 notes, including Ambergris, Musk, Lily of the Valley

The main difference

Adds aldehydes and benzoin, drops amber and cedar

What they share

Shares 3 of its 15 notes, including Musk, Woody Notes, Ambergris

The main difference

Adds amber and amberwood, drops aldehydes and benzoin

What they share

Shares 3 of its 6 notes, including Rose, Labdanum, Aldehydes

The main difference

Adds amber and cedar, drops ambergris and benzoin

Scent profile

Existence EDP the original Pure Essence 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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