Fragrances inspired by Allure Eau de Toilette

The original Allure Chanel
Inspired by Inara Swiss Arabian

The two side by side

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Our verdict

Editor reviewed

Our verdict

Allure EDT and Inara share a similar DNA with their blend of citrus, florals, and woody undertones.

What they share

Shares 6 of its 11 notes, including Bergamot, Jasmine, Sandalwood

The main difference

Adds benzoin and blackcurrant, drops amber and freesia

Choose Inara when

You want a bolder, more intense fragrance.

What they share

Shares 9 of its 18 notes, including Lemon, Mandarin, Sandalwood

The main difference

Adds amber and bergamot

What they share

Shares 5 of its 7 notes, including Amber, Jasmine, Sandalwood

The main difference

Adds tonka bean and woody notes, drops bergamot and freesia

What they share

Shares 16 of its 17 notes, including Orange Blossom, Amber, Lemon

The main difference

Adds rose, drops grasse rose absolute and water lily

What they share

Shares 8 of its 18 notes, including Water Lily, Lemon, Bergamot

The main difference

Adds black locust and cedar, drops amber and freesia

What they share

Shares 8 of its 21 notes, including Amber, Lemon, Jasmine

The main difference

Adds cedar and coconut, drops bergamot and freesia

What they share

Shares 6 of its 12 notes, including Bergamot, Jasmine, Vetiver

The main difference

Adds geranium and grapefruit, drops amber and freesia

What they share

Shares 7 of its 12 notes, including Amber, Bergamot, Jasmine

The main difference

Adds cedar and grapefruit, drops freesia and grasse rose absolute

Scent profile

Allure EDT the original Inara 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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