Fragrances inspired by Paris Eau de Parfum
The original
Paris
Balenciaga
The two side by side
Our verdict
Editor reviewedWhat they share
Every one of its 4 notes is in the original, including Cedar, Patchouli, Violet
The main difference
Without violet leaf
What they share
Very similar olfactory profile and scent character
The main difference
Adds floral notes and spicy notes, drops carnation and cedar
What they share
Shares 2 of its 10 notes, including Cedar, Patchouli
The main difference
Adds amber and cypress, drops carnation and violet
What they share
Shares 3 of its 5 notes, including Cedar, Violet, Patchouli
The main difference
Adds carnation and violet leaf, drops amber and cardamom
What they share
Shares 2 of its 5 notes, including Cedar, Patchouli
The main difference
Adds cinnamon and rose, drops carnation and violet
What they share
Very similar olfactory profile and scent character
The main difference
Adds floral notes and spicy notes, drops carnation and cedar
What they share
Shares 2 of its 11 notes, including Patchouli, Violet
The main difference
Adds amber and apple, drops carnation and cedar
What they share
Shares 2 of its 5 notes, including Patchouli, Violet
The main difference
Adds incense and rose, drops carnation and cedar
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 Balenciaga. Match scores are our estimate of how alike two perfumes smell, calculated from their published notes, not a measurement. How we score similarity.