Fragrances inspired by Octavian Eau de Parfum

The original Octavian Electimuss

The two side by side

ScentArt fingerprint for Octavian
ScentArt fingerprint for Royal Spice
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Our verdict

Editor reviewed

What they share

Every one of its 4 notes is in the original, including Rose, Saffron, Pink Pepper

The main difference

Near-identical note list, differs in proportion

What they share

Shares 3 of its 5 notes, including Rose, Saffron, Pink Pepper

The main difference

Adds ambergris and oud, drops frankincense

What they share

Shares 3 of its 9 notes, including Rose, Saffron, Pink Pepper

The main difference

Adds amber and cedar, drops frankincense

What they share

Shares 2 of its 4 notes, including Saffron, Rose

The main difference

Adds frankincense and pink pepper, drops bergamot and cedar

What they share

Shares 3 of its 7 notes, including Rose, Saffron, Pink Pepper

The main difference

Adds amber and musk, drops frankincense

What they share

Shares 2 of its 4 notes, including Rose, Saffron

The main difference

Adds frankincense and pink pepper, drops cardamom and labdanum

What they share

Shares 3 of its 4 notes, including Pink Pepper, Saffron, Rose

The main difference

Adds frankincense, drops orange

What they share

Shares 2 of its 4 notes, including Rose, Saffron

The main difference

Adds frankincense and pink pepper, drops ambergris and oud

Scent profile

Octavian EDP the original Royal Spice 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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