Fragrances inspired by L'Homme Idéal Extrême Eau de Parfum
The original
L'Homme Idéal Extrême
Guerlain
The two side by side
Our verdict
Editor reviewedOur verdict
While both lean into the sweet-leathery-spicy profile, Guerlain's L'Homme Idéal Extrême offers a more refined and nuanced experience, especially in its almond accord.
What they share
Every one of its 10 notes is in the original, including Patchouli, Cedar, Leather
The main difference
Near-identical note list, differs in proportion
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What they share
Shares 5 of its 22 notes, including Patchouli, Cedar, Almond
The main difference
Adds amber and benzoin, drops cinnamon and heliotrope
What they share
Shares 1 of its 7 notes, including Tobacco
The main difference
Adds cacao pod and dried fruits, drops almond and bergamot
What they share
Shares 4 of its 24 notes, including Patchouli, Cedar, Pink Pepper
The main difference
Adds bitter orange and cardamom, drops almond and cinnamon
What they share
Shares 3 of its 13 notes, including Pink Pepper, Cinnamon, Tobacco
The main difference
Adds amber and benzoin, drops almond and bergamot
What they share
Shares 5 of its 11 notes, including Patchouli, Cedar, Pink Pepper
The main difference
Adds incense and labdanum, drops almond and bergamot
What they share
Shares 5 of its 14 notes, including Patchouli, Pink Pepper, Cinnamon
The main difference
Adds ambroxan and benzoin, drops almond and bergamot
What they share
Shares 5 of its 22 notes, including Patchouli, Cedar, Almond
The main difference
Adds amber and benzoin, drops cinnamon and heliotrope
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.