Fragrances inspired by La Luna Eau de Parfum

The original La Luna Gissah

The two side by side

ScentArt fingerprint for La Luna
ScentArt fingerprint for Cairo Valley
91%

Our verdict

Editor reviewed

What they share

Shares 8 of its 9 notes, including Sandalwood, Patchouli, Guaiac Wood

The main difference

Adds amberwood, drops amber

What they share

Every one of its 9 notes is in the original, including Patchouli, Sandalwood, Guaiac Wood

The main difference

Near-identical note list, differs in proportion

What they share

Shares 3 of its 9 notes, including Patchouli, Tonka Bean, Sandalwood

The main difference

Adds amberwood and apricot, drops anise and benzoin

What they share

Shares 5 of its 9 notes, including Sandalwood, Guaiac Wood, Patchouli

The main difference

Adds amberwood and cotton candy, drops amber

What they share

Shares 3 of its 7 notes, including Guaiac Wood, Patchouli, Raspberry

The main difference

Adds bergamot and black cherry, drops amberwood and apricot

What they share

Shares 2 of its 9 notes, including Sandalwood, Patchouli

The main difference

Adds amberwood and apricot, drops amber and cedar

What they share

Shares 2 of its 9 notes, including Patchouli, Raspberry

The main difference

Adds amberwood and apricot, drops amber and amyris

What they share

Shares 3 of its 9 notes, including Sandalwood, Patchouli, Guaiac Wood

The main difference

Adds amberwood and apricot, drops coconut and frankincense

Scent profile

La Luna EDP the original Cairo Valley 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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