Fragrances inspired by London Eau de Parfum

The original London Burberry

The two side by side

ScentArt fingerprint for London
ScentArt fingerprint for Great Capital
93%

Our verdict

Editor reviewed

What they share

Every one of its 10 notes is in the original, including Tangerine, Honeysuckle, Rose

The main difference

Near-identical note list, differs in proportion

What they share

Shares 5 of its 9 notes, including Rose, Patchouli, Sandalwood

The main difference

Adds bergamot and gardenia, drops clementine and honeysuckle

What they share

Shares 5 of its 7 notes, including Rose, Patchouli, Sandalwood

The main difference

Adds bergamot and mandarin, drops clementine and honeysuckle

What they share

Shares 6 of its 25 notes, including Honeysuckle, Rose, Patchouli

The main difference

Adds amber and bergamot, drops clementine and peony

What they share

Shares 4 of its 10 notes, including Sandalwood, Musk, Jasmine

The main difference

Adds ambroxan and bergamot, drops clementine and honeysuckle

What they share

Shares 4 of its 21 notes, including Rose, Sandalwood, Musk

The main difference

Adds amber and bergamot, drops clementine and honeysuckle

What they share

Shares 2 of its 11 notes, including Musk, Jasmine

The main difference

Adds amber and bergamot, drops clementine and honeysuckle

What they share

Shares 5 of its 8 notes, including Rose, Sandalwood, Musk

The main difference

Adds amber and bergamot, drops clementine and honeysuckle

Scent profile

London EDP the original Great Capital 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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