Fragrances inspired by Gris Charnel Extrait
The original
Gris Charnel
BDK Parfums
The two side by side
Our verdict
Editor reviewedOur verdict
Amber Spice is a very close dupe of Gris Charnel, making it a fantastic budget alternative.
What they share
Every one of its 11 notes is in the original, including Cistus Incanus, Vetiver, Iris
The main difference
Near-identical note list, differs in proportion
Choose Amber Spice when
You're on a budget and want a similar scent.
Our verdict
Liam and Gris Charnel share DNA, but with key distinctions.
What they share
Shares 9 of its 11 notes, including Sandalwood, Vetiver, Patchouli
The main difference
Adds cedar and cistus incanus, drops labdanum
Choose Liam when
You want a versatile everyday fragrance.
What they share
Shares 6 of its 7 notes, including Vetiver, Sandalwood, Iris
The main difference
Adds black tea, drops cedar and cistus incanus
Our verdict
While both share a similar DNA, Gris Charnel Extrait and Francique 63.55 cater to different preferences.
What they share
Shares 9 of its 11 notes, including Cardamom, Vanilla, Patchouli
The main difference
Adds cistus incanus and vetiver
Choose Francique 63.55 when
You prefer a smoother, creamier scent.
What they share
Shares 7 of its 11 notes, including Vetiver, Patchouli, Iris
The main difference
Adds cedar and cistus incanus, drops labdanum and leather
What they share
Shares 6 of its 7 notes, including Vetiver, Sandalwood, Iris
The main difference
Adds fig leaf, drops cedar and cistus incanus
What they share
Shares 3 of its 10 notes, including Vetiver, Sandalwood, Iris
The main difference
Adds carrot seeds and cypriol oil or nagarmotha, drops cardamom and cedar
What they share
Shares 7 of its 9 notes, including Vetiver, Sandalwood, Cedar
The main difference
Adds black tea and cinnamon, drops cistus incanus and patchouli
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.