Fragrances inspired by Noir Kogane Eau de Parfum
The original
Noir Kogane
Giorgio Armani
The two side by side
Our verdict
Editor reviewedWhat they share
Every one of its 5 notes is in the original, including Tobacco, Vetiver, Saffron
The main difference
Near-identical note list, differs in proportion
What they share
Shares 3 of its 12 notes, including Tobacco, Leather, Vetiver
The main difference
Adds ambergris and clove, drops elemi and saffron
What they share
Shares 2 of its 5 notes, including Leather, Tobacco
The main difference
Adds elemi and saffron, drops coriander and cumin
What they share
Shares 2 of its 5 notes, including Leather, Tobacco
The main difference
Adds elemi and saffron, drops ambergris and cardamom
What they share
Shares 2 of its 5 notes, including Leather, Tobacco
The main difference
Adds elemi and saffron, drops citrus and pepper
What they share
Shares 2 of its 9 notes, including Tobacco, Leather
The main difference
Adds coriander and cumin, drops elemi and saffron
What they share
Shares 2 of its 9 notes, including Tobacco, Leather
The main difference
Adds coriander and cumin, drops elemi and saffron
What they share
Shares 2 of its 5 notes, including Leather, Tobacco
The main difference
Adds elemi and saffron, drops coriander and cumin
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 Giorgio Armani. Match scores are our estimate of how alike two perfumes smell, calculated from their published notes, not a measurement. How we score similarity.