Fragrances inspired by Opus XIV Royal Tobacco Eau de Parfum
The original
Opus XIV Royal Tobacco
Amouage
The two side by side
Our verdict
Editor reviewedWhat they share
Shares 12 of its 15 notes, including Myrrh, Frankincense, Anise
The main difference
Adds labdanum and oud, drops basil and birch tar
Our verdict
Royal Tobacco and Charuto Regal Reserve share a similar profile, focusing on amber, sweet, and tobacco accords.
What they share
Shares 6 of its 18 notes, including Lavender, Osmanthus, Cardamom
The main difference
Adds anise and basil, drops amber and blond woods
Choose Charuto Regal Reserve when
You're on a budget and want a similar scent profile.
What they share
Shares 2 of its 10 notes, including Benzoin, Tobacco
The main difference
Adds cinnamon and davana, drops anise and basil
Our verdict
While both are tobacco-vanilla bombs, Opus XIV distinguishes itself with a more refined complexity, while Jabal Al Lawz is a more straightforward, potent experience.
What they share
Shares 3 of its 18 notes, including Vanilla, Tobacco, Anise
The main difference
Adds basil and benzoin, drops amber and citrus
Choose Jabal Al Lawz when
You want a strong, in-your-face tobacco scent.
What they share
Shares 6 of its 11 notes, including Fenugreek, Bergamot, Lavender
The main difference
Adds amber and incense, drops anise and benzoin
What they share
Shares 5 of its 18 notes, including Bergamot, Vanilla, Tobacco
The main difference
Adds anise and basil, drops date and davana
What they share
Shares 6 of its 15 notes, including Myrrh, Elemi, Benzoin
The main difference
Adds blood orange and cacao pod, drops anise and basil
What they share
Shares 4 of its 12 notes, including Frankincense, Rose, Osmanthus
The main difference
Adds absinth and aldehydes, drops anise and basil
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.