Fragrances inspired by The Voice of the Snake Eau de Parfum
The original
The Voice of the Snake
Gucci
The two side by side
Our verdict
Editor reviewedOur verdict
While both fragrances feature prominent oud, saffron, and patchouli, The Voice of the Snake leans into a smoother, more refined presentation.
What they share
Every one of its 3 notes is in the original, including Saffron, Oud, Patchouli
The main difference
Without cypress and incense
Choose The Serpent when
You want a very bold and challenging scent.
What they share
Every one of its 3 notes is in the original, including Saffron, Oud, Patchouli
The main difference
Without cypress and incense
Our verdict
While both share oud, saffron, rose, and patchouli, The Voice of the Snake (Gucci) presents a more refined, smoky, and leathery experience.
What they share
Shares 4 of its 7 notes, including Saffron, Rose, Oud
The main difference
Adds amber and iris, drops cypress and incense
Choose The Haunting Blend when
You enjoy bold, challenging, and unique scents.
Our verdict
While both share a smoky, woody profile, Gucci's The Voice of the Snake has a smoother, more refined presentation, justifying its luxury price.
What they share
Shares 2 of its 3 notes, including Cypress, Incense
The main difference
Adds cade, drops leather and oud
Choose The Trail when
You want a bold, challenging smoky scent.
What they share
Shares 1 of its 4 notes, including Saffron
The main difference
Adds copaiba balm and cypriol oil or nagarmotha, drops cypress and incense
What they share
Shares 3 of its 5 notes, including Saffron, Oud, Patchouli
The main difference
Adds cedar and elemi, drops cypress and incense
What they share
Shares 4 of its 6 notes, including Saffron, Sandalwood, Oud
The main difference
Adds amber and vanilla, drops cypress and incense
What they share
Shares 3 of its 9 notes, including Saffron, Rose, Oud
The main difference
Adds amber and bergamot, drops cypress and incense
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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