Fragrances inspired by Old Windsor Cologne
The original
Old Windsor
Crabtree & Evelyn
The two side by side
Our verdict
Editor reviewedWhat they share
Shares 2 of its 6 notes, including Rose, Cedar
The main difference
Adds eucalyptus and lime, drops bergamot and bitter orange
What they share
Shares 5 of its 9 notes, including Bergamot, Lemon, Cedar
The main difference
Adds bitter orange and lemon verbena, drops petitgrain
What they share
Shares 6 of its 9 notes, including Lavender, Rose, Sandalwood
The main difference
Adds citron and gooseberry, drops bitter orange and lemon
What they share
Shares 7 of its 9 notes, including Musk, Cedar, Sandalwood
The main difference
Adds bitter orange and lemon verbena, drops amber and grapefruit
What they share
Shares 5 of its 9 notes, including Bergamot, Lemon, Sandalwood
The main difference
Adds bitter orange and cedar, drops benzoin and rosemary
What they share
Shares 5 of its 8 notes, including Lavender, Musk, Cedar
The main difference
Adds amber and green, drops bitter orange and lemon verbena
What they share
Shares 7 of its 9 notes, including Cedar, Sandalwood, Rose
The main difference
Adds bitter orange and lemon verbena, drops jasmine and orange
What they share
Shares 5 of its 18 notes, including Lavender, Sandalwood, Musk
The main difference
Adds amber and basil, drops bitter orange and cedar
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 Crabtree & Evelyn. Match scores are our estimate of how alike two perfumes smell, calculated from their published notes, not a measurement. How we score similarity.