Fragrances inspired by Safran Rare Eau de Parfum

The original Safran Rare Amouroud

The two side by side

ScentArt fingerprint for Safran Rare
ScentArt fingerprint for Golden Plante
49%

Our verdict

Editor reviewed

What they share

Shares 7 of its 11 notes, including Bergamot, Geranium, Saffron

The main difference

Adds benzoin and sandalwood, drops rose

What they share

Shares 2 of its 4 notes, including Saffron, Rose

The main difference

Adds frankincense and pink pepper, drops bergamot and cedar

What they share

Shares 5 of its 9 notes, including Bergamot, Geranium, Saffron

The main difference

Adds ambroxan and pink pepper, drops cedar and incense

What they share

Shares 3 of its 5 notes, including Bergamot, Saffron, Rose

The main difference

Adds night-blooming jasmine and pink pepper, drops cedar and freesia

What they share

Shares 4 of its 7 notes, including Saffron, Cedar, Rose

The main difference

Adds bitter orange and oakmoss, drops bergamot and freesia

What they share

Every one of its 3 notes is in the original, including Saffron, Rose, Incense

The main difference

Without bergamot and cedar

What they share

Shares 3 of its 5 notes, including Bergamot, Saffron, Rose

The main difference

Adds amber and oud, drops cedar and freesia

What they share

Shares 3 of its 5 notes, including Bergamot, Saffron, Rose

The main difference

Adds amber and oud, drops cedar and freesia

Scent profile

Safran Rare EDP the original Golden Plante 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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