Fragrances inspired by Nostos Eau de Parfum
The original
Nostos
État Libre d'Orange
The two side by side
Our verdict
Editor reviewedWhat they share
Every one of its 11 notes is in the original, including Saffron, Incense, Suede
The main difference
Near-identical note list, differs in proportion
What they share
Shares 5 of its 15 notes, including Saffron, Musk, Sandalwood
The main difference
Adds amber and bergamot, drops ambroxan and georgywood
What they share
Shares 4 of its 11 notes, including Musk, Saffron, Jasmine
The main difference
Adds ambroxan and georgywood, drops amber and cedar
What they share
Shares 4 of its 11 notes, including Oud, Rose, Musk
The main difference
Adds ambroxan and georgywood, drops ambergris and frankincense
What they share
Shares 5 of its 6 notes, including Saffron, Musk, Mandarin
The main difference
Adds amber, drops ambroxan and georgywood
What they share
Shares 6 of its 9 notes, including Saffron, Incense, Musk
The main difference
Adds amber and bergamot, drops ambroxan and georgywood
What they share
Shares 5 of its 7 notes, including Saffron, Musk, Sandalwood
The main difference
Adds amber and bergamot, drops ambroxan and georgywood
What they share
Shares 7 of its 12 notes, including Saffron, Incense, Musk
The main difference
Adds amber and bergamot, drops ambroxan and georgywood
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 État Libre d'Orange. Match scores are our estimate of how alike two perfumes smell, calculated from their published notes, not a measurement. How we score similarity.