Fragrances inspired by Aqua Allegoria Mandarine Basilic Eau de Toilette
The original
Aqua Allegoria Mandarine Basilic
Guerlain
The two side by side
How it unfolds
Notes
- Aqua Allegoria Mandarine Basilic
- Creatively Shanghai
- in both
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Our verdict
Editor reviewedOur verdict
Mandarine Basilic and Creatively Shanghai are both citrus-forward, but the similarities end there.
What they share
Shares 1 of its 3 notes, including Mandarin
The main difference
Adds cardamom and cedar, drops amber and basil
Choose Creatively Shanghai when
You prefer a punchy, spicy citrus with woody depth.
What they share
Shares 1 of its 14 notes, including Sandalwood
The main difference
Adds amberwood and apple, drops amber and basil
What they share
Shares 4 of its 16 notes, including Amber, Sandalwood, Basil
The main difference
Adds benzoin and bergamot, drops bitter orange and chamomile
What they share
Shares 4 of its 16 notes, including Amber, Sandalwood, Tea
The main difference
Adds bergamot and geranium, drops basil and chamomile
What they share
Shares 3 of its 14 notes, including Amber, Sandalwood, Mandarin
The main difference
Adds citrus and floral notes, drops basil and bitter orange
What they share
Shares 1 of its 15 notes, including Sandalwood
The main difference
Adds bergamot and cedar, drops amber and basil
What they share
Very similar olfactory profile and scent character
The main difference
Adds ambergris and benzoin, drops amber and basil
What they share
Shares 3 of its 13 notes, including Amber, Sandalwood, Mandarin
The main difference
Adds aquatic and bergamot, drops basil and bitter orange
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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