Fragrances inspired by Imperial II Eau de Parfum

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Our verdict

Editor reviewed

What they share

Shares 3 of its 8 notes, including Bergamot, Patchouli, Pink Pepper

The main difference

Adds amber and leather, drops cedar and cypriol oil or nagarmotha

What they share

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

The main difference

Adds cypriol oil or nagarmotha and jasmine, drops amber and cardamom

What they share

Shares 3 of its 9 notes, including Patchouli, Pink Pepper, Saffron

The main difference

Adds amber and coriander, drops bergamot and cedar

What they share

Shares 8 of its 9 notes, including Patchouli, Pink Pepper, Saffron

The main difference

Adds jasmine, drops amber and benzoin

What they share

Shares 6 of its 9 notes, including Bergamot, Cedar, Patchouli

The main difference

Adds cypriol oil or nagarmotha and jasmine, drops amber and oud

What they share

Shares 6 of its 9 notes, including Musk, Bergamot, Saffron

The main difference

Adds cypriol oil or nagarmotha and jasmine, drops amber and cardamom

What they share

Shares 5 of its 9 notes, including Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, Musk, Patchouli

The main difference

Adds bergamot and cedar, drops ambergris and cardamom

What they share

Shares 5 of its 9 notes, including Musk, Pink Pepper, Saffron

The main difference

Adds bergamot and cypriol oil or nagarmotha, drops allspice and papyrus

Scent profile

Imperial II EDP the original Imperial Two - 2586 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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