Fragrances inspired by Spiky Muse Eau de Parfum
The original
Spiky Muse
Ex Nihilo
The two side by side
How it unfolds
Notes
- Spiky Muse
- Muse Spiked
- in both
Tap a note to light it in both. A+B means both have it
Our verdict
Editor reviewedWhat they share
Every one of its 9 notes is in the original, including Rose, Ambroxan, Akigalawood
The main difference
Near-identical note list, differs in proportion
What they share
Shares 5 of its 15 notes, including Rose, Bergamot, Cedar
The main difference
Adds blackcurrant and clementine, drops akigalawood and ambroxan
What they share
Shares 2 of its 9 notes, including Rose, Pink Pepper
The main difference
Adds amber and lemon leaf, drops akigalawood and ambroxan
What they share
Shares 2 of its 9 notes, including Bergamot, Rose
The main difference
Adds akigalawood and ambroxan, drops almond and amber
What they share
Shares 3 of its 9 notes, including Rose, Bergamot, Pink Pepper
The main difference
Adds cashmeran and currant blossom, drops akigalawood and ambroxan
What they share
Shares 4 of its 9 notes, including Rose, Bergamot, Pink Pepper
The main difference
Adds amber and geranium, drops akigalawood and ambroxan
What they share
Shares 2 of its 8 notes, including Rose, Pink Pepper
The main difference
Adds citrus and mandarin, drops akigalawood and ambroxan
What they share
Shares 5 of its 9 notes, including Bergamot, Rose, Pink Pepper
The main difference
Adds akigalawood and cedar, drops litchi and magnolia
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 Ex Nihilo. Match scores are our estimate of how alike two perfumes smell, calculated from their published notes, not a measurement. How we score similarity.