Fragrances inspired by Le Parfum Royal Eau de Parfum
The original
Le Parfum Royal
Elie Saab
The two side by side
Our verdict
Editor reviewedOur verdict
While both share a royal DNA, Le Parfum Royal offers a smoother, more refined experience, justifying its premium price.
What they share
Every one of its 7 notes is in the original, including Mandarin, Sandalwood, Patchouli
The main difference
Near-identical note list, differs in proportion
Choose Eminent Royal when
You want an affordable alternative.
Our verdict
Le Parfum Royal and Mazaaji share similar accords, but diverge dramatically in execution and price.
What they share
Shares 6 of its 8 notes, including Mandarin, Sandalwood, Patchouli
The main difference
Adds jasmine and orange blossom, drops neroli
Choose Mazaaji when
You enjoy bold, unique, and challenging scents.
Our verdict
Le Parfum Royal by Elie Saab and Emaan by Lattafa cater to different olfactory tastes and budgets.
What they share
Shares 2 of its 10 notes, including Patchouli, Vanilla
The main difference
Adds bergamot and blackcurrant, drops amber and mandarin
Choose Emaan when
Want a budget-friendly option.
What they share
Shares 6 of its 9 notes, including Mandarin, Patchouli, Amber
The main difference
Adds bergamot and blond woods, drops sandalwood
What they share
Every one of its 5 notes is in the original, including Mandarin, Patchouli, Amber
The main difference
Without neroli and sandalwood
What they share
Shares 6 of its 9 notes, including Mandarin, Patchouli, Amber
The main difference
Adds bergamot and jasmine, drops sandalwood
What they share
Every one of its 5 notes is in the original, including Mandarin, Patchouli, Amber
The main difference
Without neroli and sandalwood
What they share
Shares 3 of its 10 notes, including Patchouli, Rose, Vanilla
The main difference
Adds bergamot and jasmine, drops amber and mandarin
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 Elie Saab. Match scores are our estimate of how alike two perfumes smell, calculated from their published notes, not a measurement. How we score similarity.