Fragrances inspired by Hero Eau de Toilette

The original Hero Burberry

The two side by side

ScentArt fingerprint for Hero
ScentArt fingerprint for Cedar Valor For Men
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Our verdict

Editor reviewed

What they share

Shares 4 of its 5 notes, including Bergamot, Cedar, Juniper

The main difference

Adds himalayan cedar

What they share

Shares 4 of its 6 notes, including Bergamot, Cedar, Juniper

The main difference

Adds amber and vetiver

What they share

Shares 2 of its 6 notes, including Bergamot, Cedar

The main difference

Adds benzoin and frankincense, drops juniper and pepper

What they share

Shares 3 of its 10 notes, including Bergamot, Cedar, Pepper

The main difference

Adds amber and mandarin, drops juniper

What they share

Shares 2 of its 7 notes, including Bergamot, Cedar

The main difference

Adds ebony and ginger, drops juniper and pepper

What they share

Shares 2 of its 10 notes, including Cedar, Juniper

The main difference

Adds canadian fir balsam and clary sage, drops bergamot and pepper

What they share

Shares 3 of its 9 notes, including Bergamot, Cedar, Pepper

The main difference

Adds bitter orange and lemongrass, drops juniper

What they share

Shares 2 of its 10 notes, including Bergamot, Cedar

The main difference

Adds basil and cade, drops juniper and pepper

Scent profile

Hero EDT the original Cedar Valor For Men EDP 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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