Fragrances inspired by Must de Cartier Pour Homme Eau de Toilette

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56%

Our verdict

Editor reviewed

What they share

Every one of its 8 notes is in the original, including Anise, Coriander, Tonka Bean

The main difference

Without bergamot and cedar

What they share

Shares 4 of its 16 notes, including Bergamot, Grapefruit, Sandalwood

The main difference

Adds anise and carnation, drops amber and cardamom

What they share

Shares 8 of its 16 notes, including Vanilla, Vetiver, Patchouli

The main difference

Adds anise and carnation, drops amber and lavender

What they share

Shares 6 of its 9 notes, including Tonka Bean, Bergamot, Cedar

The main difference

Adds amber and cardamom, drops anise and carnation

What they share

Shares 4 of its 16 notes, including Cedar, Vetiver, Grapefruit

The main difference

Adds anise and bergamot, drops allspice and amber

What they share

Shares 6 of its 16 notes, including Cinnamon, Bergamot, Cedar

The main difference

Adds anise and carnation, drops amber and clove

What they share

Shares 7 of its 16 notes, including Cedar, Bergamot, Mandarin

The main difference

Adds anise and carnation, drops cardamom and nutmeg

What they share

Shares 7 of its 16 notes, including Mandarin, Vetiver, Patchouli

The main difference

Adds anise and bergamot, drops apple and cardamom

Scent profile

Must de Cartier Pour Homme EDT the original French Explorer 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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