Fragrances inspired by Mystery Tobacco Eau de Parfum
The original
Mystery Tobacco
Carolina Herrera
The two side by side
How it unfolds
Notes
- Mystery Tobacco
- Exclusif Tabac
- in both
Tap a note to light it in both. A+B means both have it
Our verdict
Editor reviewedOur verdict
Mystery Tobacco and Exclusif Tabac share a strong resemblance, but the key difference lies in their intensity and price.
What they share
Every one of its 9 notes is in the original, including Citrus, Vetiver, Patchouli
The main difference
Near-identical note list, differs in proportion
Choose Exclusif Tabac when
You want a powerful, long-lasting tobacco fragrance.
Our verdict
Mystery Tobacco (A) and Charuto Mysterious Tobacco (B) are strikingly similar, with Charuto being a clear dupe.
What they share
Every one of its 9 notes is in the original, including Tobacco, Tonka Bean, Osmanthus
The main difference
Near-identical note list, differs in proportion
Choose Charuto Mysterious Tobacco when
You want an affordable alternative to Mystery Tobacco.
What they share
Every one of its 9 notes is in the original, including Tobacco, Tonka Bean, Osmanthus
The main difference
Near-identical note list, differs in proportion
What they share
Shares 3 of its 7 notes, including Tonka Bean, Vetiver, Patchouli
The main difference
Adds bergamot and labdanum, drops artemisia and citrus
What they share
Shares 4 of its 9 notes, including Tobacco, Vetiver, Patchouli
The main difference
Adds artemisia and citrus, drops almond and birch
What they share
Shares 3 of its 6 notes, including Tobacco, Tonka Bean, Patchouli
The main difference
Adds blood mandarin and cinnamon, drops artemisia and citrus
What they share
Shares 3 of its 6 notes, including Tobacco, Tonka Bean, Patchouli
The main difference
Adds cinnamon and mandarin, drops artemisia and citrus
What they share
Shares 1 of its 9 notes, including Tonka Bean
The main difference
Adds artemisia and citrus, drops amyris and coconut
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.
The full method, and what to look for in a dupe. Prices are UK retail and change often. Check before buying.
Inspired-by fragrances. Not affiliated with, endorsed by or produced by Carolina Herrera. Match scores are our estimate of how alike two perfumes smell, calculated from their published notes, not a measurement. How we score similarity.