Fragrances inspired by Drunk Saffron Eau de Parfum

Inspired by Carmine Aromara

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Our verdict

Editor reviewed

What they share

Shares 2 of its 7 notes, including Leather, Saffron

The main difference

Adds amber and oud, drops coffee and cognac

What they share

Every one of its 8 notes is in the original, including Leather, Cognac, Patchouli

The main difference

Near-identical note list, differs in proportion

What they share

Shares 4 of its 8 notes, including Leather, Saffron, Vanilla

The main difference

Adds coffee and cognac, drops boronia and cedar

What they share

Shares 3 of its 9 notes, including Musk, Vanilla, Saffron

The main difference

Adds cinnamon and hay, drops coffee and cognac

What they share

Shares 3 of its 8 notes, including Cognac, Vanilla, Plum

The main difference

Adds amber and cinnamon, drops coffee and leather

What they share

Shares 2 of its 8 notes, including Leather, Plum

The main difference

Adds cypriol oil or nagarmotha and davana, drops coffee and cognac

What they share

Shares 3 of its 7 notes, including Musk, Vanilla, Saffron

The main difference

Adds cinnamon and rum, drops coffee and cognac

What they share

Shares 1 of its 7 notes, including Vanilla

The main difference

Adds cedar and cinnamon, drops coffee and cognac

Scent profile

Drunk Saffron EDP the original Carmine Extrait inspired by

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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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