Fragrances inspired by L'Interdit Intense Eau de Parfum
The original
L'Interdit Intense
Givenchy
The two side by side
Our verdict
Editor reviewedWhat they share
Every one of its 7 notes is in the original, including Patchouli, Vetiver, Pepper
The main difference
Near-identical note list, differs in proportion
What they share
Every one of its 7 notes is in the original, including Patchouli, Vetiver, Pepper
The main difference
Near-identical note list, differs in proportion
What they share
Shares 4 of its 7 notes, including Pepper, Patchouli, Orange Blossom
The main difference
Adds sesame and tuberose, drops amber and woody notes
What they share
Shares 4 of its 6 notes, including Patchouli, Pepper, Orange Blossom
The main difference
Adds amber and woody notes, drops sesame and tuberose
What they share
Shares 3 of its 10 notes, including Vetiver, Pepper, Orange Blossom
The main difference
Adds benzoin and ginger, drops patchouli and sesame
What they share
Shares 3 of its 9 notes, including Patchouli, Vetiver, Pepper
The main difference
Adds allspice and bay leaf, drops orange blossom and sesame
What they share
Shares 5 of its 12 notes, including Patchouli, Vetiver, Pepper
The main difference
Adds benzoin and cedar, drops sesame and tuberose
What they share
Shares 2 of its 9 notes, including Vetiver, Pepper
The main difference
Adds cardamom and ginger, drops orange blossom and patchouli
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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