Fragrances inspired by Purple Stain Eau de Parfum
The original
Purple Stain
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The two side by side
Our verdict
Editor reviewedWhat they share
Shares 12 of its 13 notes, including Vanilla, Bergamot, Mandarin
The main difference
Adds amber, drops akigalawood and ambroxan
What they share
Shares 9 of its 18 notes, including Cinnamon, Nutmeg, Oud
The main difference
Adds akigalawood and ambroxan, drops amberwood and benzoin
What they share
Shares 9 of its 18 notes, including Vanilla, Cinnamon, Ginger
The main difference
Adds akigalawood and ambroxan, drops amberwood and benzoin
What they share
Shares 5 of its 18 notes, including Saffron, Vanilla, Patchouli
The main difference
Adds akigalawood and ambroxan, drops amber and clove
What they share
Shares 5 of its 9 notes, including Vanilla, Mandarin, Cinnamon
The main difference
Adds amber and incense, drops akigalawood and ambroxan
What they share
Shares 8 of its 19 notes, including Vanilla, Bergamot, Ginger
The main difference
Adds amber and blood orange, drops akigalawood and ambroxan
What they share
Shares 4 of its 10 notes, including Vanilla, Bergamot, Patchouli
The main difference
Adds amber and cardamom, drops akigalawood and ambroxan
What they share
Shares 6 of its 20 notes, including Cinnamon, Nutmeg, Ginger
The main difference
Adds animalic and benzoin, drops akigalawood and ambroxan
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 BORNTOSTANDOUT. Match scores are our estimate of how alike two perfumes smell, calculated from their published notes, not a measurement. How we score similarity.