Fragrances inspired by L’Homme Idéal Eau de Toilette
The original
L’Homme Idéal
Guerlain
The two side by side
How it unfolds
Notes
- L’Homme Idéal
- 233 Guerlain L'Homme Ideal
- in both
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Our verdict
Editor reviewedWhat they share
Every one of its 9 notes is in the original, including Orange Blossom, Bitter Orange, Citrus
The main difference
Near-identical note list, differs in proportion
What they share
Every one of its 8 notes is in the original, including Orange Blossom, Bitter Orange, Almond
The main difference
Without citrus
What they share
Every one of its 9 notes is in the original, including Orange Blossom, Bitter Orange, Citrus
The main difference
Near-identical note list, differs in proportion
What they share
Shares 5 of its 11 notes, including Citrus, Almond, Tonka Bean
The main difference
Adds bergamot and gingerbread, drops bitter orange and leather
What they share
Shares 3 of its 10 notes, including Tonka Bean, Cedar, Vetiver
The main difference
Adds amber and bergamot, drops almond and bitter orange
What they share
Shares 2 of its 7 notes, including Tonka Bean, Vetiver
The main difference
Adds bergamot and labdanum, drops almond and bitter orange
What they share
Shares 4 of its 9 notes, including Almond, Tonka Bean, Cedar
The main difference
Adds bergamot and incense, drops bitter orange and citrus
What they share
Shares 3 of its 8 notes, including Tonka Bean, Leather, Vetiver
The main difference
Adds amber and anise, drops almond 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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