Fragrances inspired by Safran Rare Eau de Parfum
The original
Safran Rare
Amouroud
The two side by side
Our verdict
Editor reviewedWhat they share
Shares 7 of its 11 notes, including Freesia, Saffron, Incense
The main difference
Adds benzoin and sandalwood, drops rose
What they share
Shares 5 of its 9 notes, including Freesia, Saffron, Rose
The main difference
Adds ambroxan and pink pepper, drops cedar and incense
What they share
Every one of its 3 notes is in the original, including Saffron, Incense, Rose
The main difference
Without bergamot and cedar
What they share
Shares 4 of its 7 notes, including Saffron, Rose, Jasmine
The main difference
Adds bitter orange and oakmoss, drops bergamot and freesia
What they share
Shares 4 of its 6 notes, including Saffron, Incense, Rose
The main difference
Adds birch and raspberry, drops bergamot and cedar
What they share
Shares 3 of its 8 notes, including Rose, Geranium, Saffron
The main difference
Adds bergamot and cedar, drops clove and guaiac wood
What they share
Shares 6 of its 12 notes, including Saffron, Incense, Rose
The main difference
Adds amber and cinnamon, drops cedar and freesia
What they share
Shares 3 of its 5 notes, including Saffron, Rose, Bergamot
The main difference
Adds amber and oud, drops cedar and freesia
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 Amouroud. Match scores are our estimate of how alike two perfumes smell, calculated from their published notes, not a measurement. How we score similarity.