Fragrances inspired by Aromatics in Black Eau de Parfum
The original
Aromatics in Black
Clinique
The two side by side
Our verdict
Editor reviewedWhat they share
Shares 4 of its 5 notes, including Myrrh, Vetiver, Jasmine
The main difference
Adds fruity notes, drops bergamot and grapefruit
What they share
Shares 3 of its 13 notes, including Vetiver, Jasmine, Tonka Bean
The main difference
Adds mandarin and mimosa, drops bergamot and grapefruit
What they share
Shares 2 of its 10 notes, including Jasmine, Tonka Bean
The main difference
Adds ambroxan and cherry, drops bergamot and grapefruit
What they share
Shares 4 of its 14 notes, including Grapefruit, Vetiver, Jasmine
The main difference
Adds mandarin and mimosa, drops bergamot and myrrh
What they share
Shares 3 of its 9 notes, including Vetiver, Jasmine, Tonka Bean
The main difference
Adds leather and mandarin, drops bergamot and grapefruit
What they share
Shares 3 of its 13 notes, including Bergamot, Grapefruit, Jasmine
The main difference
Adds amber and apple, drops myrrh and neroli
What they share
Shares 4 of its 14 notes, including Bergamot, Vetiver, Jasmine
The main difference
Adds mandarin and mimosa, drops grapefruit and myrrh
What they share
Shares 4 of its 13 notes, including Bergamot, Vetiver, Jasmine
The main difference
Adds mandarin and mimosa, drops grapefruit and myrrh
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.
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Inspired-by fragrances. Not affiliated with, endorsed by or produced by Clinique. Match scores are our estimate of how alike two perfumes smell, calculated from their published notes, not a measurement. How we score similarity.