Fragrances inspired by Le Jardin de Monsieur Li Eau de Toilette
The original
Le Jardin de Monsieur Li
Hermès
The two side by side
Our verdict
Editor reviewedWhat they share
Every one of its 3 notes is in the original, including Kumquat, Mint, Jasmine
The main difference
Without bamboo and bergamot
What they share
Shares 1 of its 11 notes, including Jasmine
The main difference
Adds eucalyptus and labdanum, drops bamboo and bergamot
What they share
Shares 1 of its 8 notes, including Bergamot
The main difference
Adds amber and birch, drops bamboo and calone
What they share
Shares 2 of its 8 notes, including Bergamot, Jasmine
The main difference
Adds clove and copal, drops bamboo and calone
What they share
Shares 3 of its 21 notes, including Bergamot, Mint, Jasmine
The main difference
Adds ambergris and cedar, drops bamboo and calone
What they share
Shares 2 of its 24 notes, including Bergamot, Jasmine
The main difference
Adds amber and ambergris, drops bamboo and calone
What they share
Shares 2 of its 9 notes, including Bergamot, Lemon
The main difference
Adds amber and citrus, drops bamboo and calone
What they share
Shares 2 of its 9 notes, including Bergamot, Jasmine
The main difference
Adds elemi and lime, drops bamboo and calone
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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