Fragrances inspired by French Affair Eau de Parfum

The original French Affair Ex Nihilo
Inspired by Gallic Secret Perfume Parlour
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Our verdict

Editor reviewed

What they share

Every one of its 9 notes is in the original, including Oakmoss, Rose, Bergamot

The main difference

Near-identical note list, differs in proportion

What they share

Shares 5 of its 8 notes, including Bergamot, Vetiver, Rose

The main difference

Adds amber and musk, drops angelica and cedar

What they share

Shares 5 of its 9 notes, including Bergamot, Vetiver, Patchouli

The main difference

Adds angelica and cedar, drops geranium and ginger

What they share

Shares 4 of its 7 notes, including Cedar, Bergamot, Vetiver

The main difference

Adds geranium and lavender, drops angelica and litchi

What they share

Shares 4 of its 7 notes, including Angelica, Violet Leaf, Patchouli

The main difference

Adds mandarin and spicy notes, drops bergamot and cedar

What they share

Shares 4 of its 9 notes, including Bergamot, Cedar, Vetiver

The main difference

Adds angelica and litchi, drops galbanum and geranium

What they share

Shares 4 of its 9 notes, including Bergamot, Vetiver, Patchouli

The main difference

Adds angelica and cedar, drops basil and galbanum

What they share

Shares 2 of its 9 notes, including Vetiver, Oakmoss

The main difference

Adds angelica and bergamot, drops aldehydes and frankincense

Scent profile

French Affair EDP the original Gallic Secret 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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