Fragrances inspired by In Red Eau de Parfum
The original
In Red
Armand Basi
The two side by side
How it unfolds
Notes
- In Red
- Aromatic Rouge
- in both
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Our verdict
Editor reviewedOur verdict
While both share a citrusy, spicy, and woody profile with similar notes, In Red leans into a more elegant and modern feel with a mix of fresh spice and florals.
What they share
Shares 6 of its 7 notes, including Woody Notes, Rose, Jasmine
The main difference
Adds oakmoss, drops bergamot and lily of the valley
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What they share
Shares 5 of its 17 notes, including Musk, Bergamot, Jasmine
The main difference
Adds ambergris and cedar, drops cardamom and ginger
What they share
Shares 4 of its 6 notes, including Woody Notes, Musk, Rose
The main difference
Adds citrus and spicy notes, drops bergamot and cardamom
What they share
Shares 6 of its 10 notes, including Jasmine, Woody Notes, Musk
The main difference
Adds cardamom and ginger, drops geranium and incense
What they share
Shares 4 of its 11 notes, including Musk, Bergamot, Mandarin
The main difference
Adds ambroxan and orange blossom, drops cardamom and ginger
What they share
Shares 6 of its 13 notes, including Musk, Rose, Jasmine
The main difference
Adds frankincense and lemon, drops bergamot and ginger
What they share
Shares 5 of its 8 notes, including Musk, Bergamot, Jasmine
The main difference
Adds patchouli and pink pepper, drops cardamom and mandarin
What they share
Shares 4 of its 10 notes, including Ginger, Lily of the Valley, Bergamot
The main difference
Adds cardamom and jasmine, drops cedar and citrus
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 Armand Basi. Match scores are our estimate of how alike two perfumes smell, calculated from their published notes, not a measurement. How we score similarity.