Fragrances inspired by Black Edition Eau de Parfum
The original
Black Edition
Bentley Fragrances
The two side by side
Our verdict
Editor reviewedOur verdict
Bentley Black Edition and Maison Alhambra Man Black Edition, while strikingly similar on paper, diverge in execution.
What they share
Shares 12 of its 14 notes, including Violet, Nutmeg, Cedar
The main difference
Adds musk and orange, drops oakmoss and tangerine
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What they share
Shares 2 of its 14 notes, including Pink Pepper, Patchouli
The main difference
Adds cedar and cotton candy, drops akigalawood and cardamom
What they share
Shares 6 of its 29 notes, including Cedar, Oakmoss, Patchouli
The main difference
Adds almond and ambergris, drops earthy and jasmine
What they share
Shares 5 of its 11 notes, including Papyrus, Patchouli, Pink Pepper
The main difference
Adds cacao pod and ginger, drops cedar and cotton candy
What they share
Shares 5 of its 24 notes, including Cedar, Patchouli, Pink Pepper
The main difference
Adds bergamot and bitter orange, drops cotton candy and earthy
What they share
Shares 2 of its 8 notes, including Patchouli, Pink Pepper
The main difference
Adds amber and bergamot, drops cedar and cotton candy
What they share
Shares 7 of its 23 notes, including Cedar, Oakmoss, Patchouli
The main difference
Adds bitter orange and cardamom, drops cotton candy and earthy
What they share
Shares 2 of its 14 notes, including Pink Pepper, Patchouli
The main difference
Adds cedar and cotton candy, drops amber and bergamot
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 Bentley Fragrances. Match scores are our estimate of how alike two perfumes smell, calculated from their published notes, not a measurement. How we score similarity.