Fragrances inspired by Crème de Cuir Eau de Parfum
The original
Crème de Cuir
BDK Parfums
The two side by side
Our verdict
Editor reviewedWhat they share
Every one of its 12 notes is in the original, including Suede, Musk, Birch
The main difference
Near-identical note list, differs in proportion
Our verdict
While both Crème de Cuir and Meringue explore creamy, leathery territory with similar notes like pineapple and suede, Meringue is much bolder and sweeter.
What they share
Shares 8 of its 9 notes, including Suede, Musk, Birch
The main difference
Adds ambergris, drops cashmeran and grapefruit
Choose Meringue when
You enjoy a bold and statement-making fragrance.
What they share
Shares 3 of its 12 notes, including Musk, Bergamot, Mandarin
The main difference
Adds blackcurrant and cassia, drops birch and cashmeran
What they share
Shares 4 of its 12 notes, including Musk, Pink Pepper, Cashmeran
The main difference
Adds ambroxan and blood orange, drops birch and grapefruit
What they share
Shares 5 of its 14 notes, including Musk, Vanilla, Sandalwood
The main difference
Adds amber and blackcurrant, drops bergamot and birch
What they share
Shares 4 of its 9 notes, including Musk, Cashmeran, Sandalwood
The main difference
Adds amber and apple, drops birch and grapefruit
What they share
Shares 3 of its 7 notes, including Musk, Sandalwood, Bergamot
The main difference
Adds amber and citrus, drops birch and cashmeran
What they share
Shares 4 of its 12 notes, including Musk, Pink Pepper, Cashmeran
The main difference
Adds ambroxan and blood orange, drops birch and grapefruit
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 BDK Parfums. Match scores are our estimate of how alike two perfumes smell, calculated from their published notes, not a measurement. How we score similarity.