Fragrances inspired by Royal Rose Eau de Parfum
The original
Royal Rose
Bond No. 9
The two side by side
Our verdict
Editor reviewedWhat they share
Shares 1 of its 7 notes, including Rose
The main difference
Adds amber and bergamot, drops mimosa and narcissus
What they share
Shares 5 of its 7 notes, including Bergamot, Oud, Amber
The main difference
Adds incense and patchouli, drops floral notes and sandalwood
What they share
Shares 5 of its 7 notes, including Bergamot, Musk, Amber
The main difference
Adds incense and oud, drops cedar and geranium
What they share
Shares 2 of its 7 notes, including Bergamot, Rose
The main difference
Adds amber and incense, drops ambroxan and sandalwood
What they share
Shares 4 of its 7 notes, including Musk, Amber, Bergamot
The main difference
Adds incense and oud
What they share
Shares 3 of its 7 notes, including Bergamot, Oud, Rose
The main difference
Adds amber and incense, drops guaiac wood
What they share
Shares 4 of its 7 notes, including Patchouli, Rose, Amber
The main difference
Adds incense and musk, drops mandarin and vanilla
What they share
Shares 2 of its 7 notes, including Bergamot, Rose
The main difference
Adds amber and incense, drops benzoin and honey
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 Bond No. 9. Match scores are our estimate of how alike two perfumes smell, calculated from their published notes, not a measurement. How we score similarity.