Fragrances inspired by Bois Talisman Eau de Parfum

The original Bois Talisman Dior

The two side by side

ScentArt fingerprint for Bois Talisman
ScentArt fingerprint for Talisman Oud
78%

Our verdict

Editor reviewed

What they share

Shares 3 of its 5 notes, including Cedar, Vanilla, Smoke

The main difference

Adds burnt sugar and sugar, drops sugar cane

What they share

Shares 2 of its 4 notes, including Sugar Cane, Vanilla

The main difference

Adds caramel and dark chocolate, drops cedar and smoke

What they share

Shares 2 of its 9 notes, including Sugar Cane, Vanilla

The main difference

Adds brown sugar and caramel, drops cedar and smoke

What they share

Shares 1 of its 6 notes, including Vanilla

The main difference

Adds amyris and caramel, drops cedar and smoke

What they share

Shares 2 of its 3 notes, including Sugar Cane, Vanilla

The main difference

Adds cotton candy, drops cedar and smoke

What they share

Shares 2 of its 6 notes, including Sugar Cane, Vanilla

The main difference

Adds caramel and milk, drops cedar and smoke

What they share

Shares 2 of its 11 notes, including Sugar Cane, Vanilla

The main difference

Adds cacao pod and caramel, drops cedar and smoke

What they share

Shares 2 of its 9 notes, including Sugar Cane, Vanilla

The main difference

Adds amber and brown sugar, drops cedar and smoke

Scent profile

Bois Talisman EDP the original Talisman Oud 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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