Fragrances inspired by Private Collection Eau de Parfum
The original
Private Collection
Estée Lauder
The two side by side
Our verdict
Editor reviewedWhat they share
Shares 8 of its 9 notes, including Hyacinth, Oakmoss, Heliotrope
The main difference
Adds reseda, drops coriander and honeysuckle
What they share
Shares 1 of its 14 notes, including Rose
The main difference
Adds absinth and cannabis, drops amber and cedar
What they share
Shares 5 of its 10 notes, including Patchouli, Jasmine, Musk
The main difference
Adds apple and bamboo, drops cedar and chrysanthemum
What they share
Shares 6 of its 14 notes, including Hyacinth, Oakmoss, Patchouli
The main difference
Adds basil and bergamot, drops amber and cedar
What they share
Shares 12 of its 22 notes, including Hyacinth, Oakmoss, Ylang-Ylang
The main difference
Adds aldehydes and bergamot, drops chrysanthemum and heliotrope
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 Estée Lauder. Match scores are our estimate of how alike two perfumes smell, calculated from their published notes, not a measurement. How we score similarity.