Fragrances inspired by Gris Dior Eau de Parfum

The original Gris Dior Dior
Inspired by Grise Maison Alhambra

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Our verdict

Editor reviewed

Our verdict

Gris Dior and Maison Alhambra's Grise are incredibly similar, but the key difference lies in their price and complexity.

What they share

Every one of its 7 notes is in the original, including Amber, Bergamot, Cedar

The main difference

Near-identical note list, differs in proportion

Choose Grise when

You want a fragrance that is budget-friendly.

What they share

Shares 2 of its 3 notes, including Patchouli, Rose

The main difference

Adds citrus, drops amber and bergamot

What they share

Shares 3 of its 6 notes, including Bergamot, Cedar, Patchouli

The main difference

Adds clove and palmarosa, drops amber and oakmoss

What they share

Shares 6 of its 7 notes, including Amber, Bergamot, Cedar

The main difference

Adds jasmine, drops oakmoss

What they share

Every one of its 3 notes is in the original, including Bergamot, Patchouli, Rose

The main difference

Without amber and cedar

What they share

Shares 3 of its 4 notes, including Bergamot, Patchouli, Rose

The main difference

Adds jasmine, drops amber and cedar

What they share

Shares 3 of its 5 notes, including Bergamot, Patchouli, Rose

The main difference

Adds tuberose and violet, drops amber and cedar

What they share

Shares 6 of its 18 notes, including Amber, Bergamot, Sandalwood

The main difference

Adds basil and carnation, drops cedar

Scent profile

Gris Dior EDP the original Grise 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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