Fragrances inspired by Epices Volees Eau de Parfum
The original
Epices Volees
Guerlain
The two side by side
How it unfolds
Notes
- Epices Volees
- Pepper So Spicy
- in both
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Our verdict
Editor reviewedOur verdict
While both Pepper So Spicy and Epices Volees share a spicy, aromatic core, their drydowns diverge significantly.
What they share
Every one of its 12 notes is in the original, including Rose, Sandalwood, Patchouli
The main difference
Near-identical note list, differs in proportion
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What they share
Every one of its 12 notes is in the original, including Artemisia, Sage, Lemon
The main difference
Near-identical note list, differs in proportion
What they share
Shares 7 of its 12 notes, including Benzoin, Bergamot, Lemon
The main difference
Adds artemisia and clove, drops amber and cashmeran
What they share
Shares 7 of its 12 notes, including Artemisia, Lemon, Patchouli
The main difference
Adds cedar and geranium, drops bergamot and labdanum
What they share
Shares 8 of its 21 notes, including Sage, Lemon, Bergamot
The main difference
Adds ambergris and basil, drops artemisia and benzoin
What they share
Shares 7 of its 14 notes, including Lemon, Bergamot, Sandalwood
The main difference
Adds amber and cinnamon, drops artemisia and benzoin
What they share
Shares 4 of its 16 notes, including Artemisia, Cardamom, Coriander
The main difference
Adds amber and caraway, drops benzoin and bergamot
What they share
Shares 6 of its 12 notes, including Cardamom, Coriander, Bergamot
The main difference
Adds benzoin and clove, drops birch and cedar
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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Inspired-by fragrances. Not affiliated with, endorsed by or produced by Guerlain. Match scores are our estimate of how alike two perfumes smell, calculated from their published notes, not a measurement. How we score similarity.