Fragrances inspired by Virgin Island Water Eau de Parfum
The original
Virgin Island Water
Creed
The two side by side
Our verdict
Editor reviewedWhat they share
Shares 5 of its 10 notes, including Bergamot, Musk, Lime
The main difference
Adds ginger and rum, drops mango and patchouli
What they share
Shares 5 of its 9 notes, including Bergamot, Musk, Lime
The main difference
Adds ginger and rum, drops mango and patchouli
What they share
Shares 5 of its 11 notes, including Bergamot, Musk, Lime
The main difference
Adds ginger and hibiscus, drops mango and patchouli
What they share
Shares 4 of its 10 notes, including Musk, Lime, Jasmine
The main difference
Adds ginger and hibiscus, drops bergamot and mango
Our verdict
Virgin Island Water by Creed and Qaed Al Fursan Unlimited by Lattafa both capture tropical vibes with coconut and jasmine, yet they diverge in quality and execution.
What they share
Shares 3 of its 10 notes, including Musk, Jasmine, Coconut
The main difference
Adds citrus and cotton candy, drops bergamot and lime
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What they share
Shares 5 of its 9 notes, including Bergamot, Musk, Lime
The main difference
Adds ginger and mandarin, drops mango and patchouli
What they share
Shares 5 of its 8 notes, including Coconut, Lime, Bergamot
The main difference
Adds mango and patchouli, drops ginger and rum
What they share
Shares 5 of its 9 notes, including Bergamot, Musk, Lime
The main difference
Adds hibiscus and mandarin, drops mango and patchouli
What they share
Shares 5 of its 10 notes, including Bergamot, Musk, Lime
The main difference
Adds ginger and hibiscus, drops mango and patchouli
What they share
Shares 5 of its 7 notes, including Bergamot, Musk, Lime
The main difference
Adds hibiscus and rum, drops mango and patchouli
What they share
Shares 3 of its 8 notes, including Musk, Lime, Coconut
The main difference
Adds bergamot and jasmine, drops hibiscus and rum
What they share
Shares 5 of its 12 notes, including Bergamot, Musk, Lime
The main difference
Adds amber and ambroxan, drops mango and patchouli
What they share
Shares 1 of its 8 notes, including Coconut
The main difference
Adds bergamot and jasmine, drops apple and caramel
What they share
Shares 3 of its 5 notes, including Musk, Lime, Coconut
The main difference
Adds cedar and ginger, drops bergamot and jasmine
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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