Fragrances inspired by Gris Montaigne Eau de Parfum
The original
Gris Montaigne
Dior
The two side by side
How it unfolds
Notes
- Gris Montaigne
- Grey Mountain
- in both
Tap a note to light it in both. A+B means both have it
Our verdict
Editor reviewedOur verdict
Gris Montaigne (A) is discontinued, but if you can still find it, it offers a more complex and nuanced experience, albeit at a higher price.
What they share
Every one of its 13 notes is in the original, including Strawberry, Orange Blossom, Sandalwood
The main difference
Near-identical note list, differs in proportion
Choose Grey Mountain when
You want a budget-friendly alternative.
What they share
Every one of its 7 notes is in the original, including Sandalwood, Cedar, Amber
The main difference
Without grapefruit and musk
What they share
Shares 9 of its 17 notes, including Orange Blossom, Musk, Cedar
The main difference
Adds ambergris and clove, drops amber and sandalwood
What they share
Shares 7 of its 13 notes, including Grapefruit, Sandalwood, Patchouli
The main difference
Adds cedar and musk, drops benzoin and cranberry
What they share
Shares 8 of its 20 notes, including Musk, Cedar, Amber
The main difference
Adds coriander and cyclamen, drops grapefruit and orange blossom
What they share
Shares 7 of its 12 notes, including Sandalwood, Musk, Bergamot
The main difference
Adds frankincense and geranium, drops amber and cedar
What they share
Shares 7 of its 11 notes, including Orange Blossom, Musk, Amber
The main difference
Adds guaiac wood and lily of the valley, drops bergamot and cedar
What they share
Every one of its 8 notes is in the original, including Orange Blossom, Sandalwood, Bergamot
The main difference
Without amber 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 Dior. Match scores are our estimate of how alike two perfumes smell, calculated from their published notes, not a measurement. How we score similarity.