Fragrances inspired by Terre d'Hermès Eau Intense Vétiver Eau de Parfum
The original
Terre d'Hermès Eau Intense Vétiver
Hermès
The two side by side
Our verdict
Editor reviewedOur verdict
While both fragrances showcase vetiver prominently, Terre d'Hermès Eau Intense Vétiver prioritizes a refined, understated experience.
What they share
Shares 8 of its 9 notes, including Sichuan Pepper, Geranium, Grapefruit
The main difference
Adds amber, drops amberwood
Choose Paradox Vetivier when
You want a fragrance with strong projection.
What they share
Every one of its 9 notes is in the original, including Sichuan Pepper, Geranium, Grapefruit
The main difference
Near-identical note list, differs in proportion
What they share
Shares 3 of its 10 notes, including Geranium, Grapefruit, Vetiver
The main difference
Adds ambroxan and cedar, drops amberwood and bergamot
What they share
Shares 3 of its 10 notes, including Geranium, Grapefruit, Vetiver
The main difference
Adds ambroxan and cedar, drops amberwood and bergamot
What they share
Shares 6 of its 12 notes, including Sichuan Pepper, Geranium, Grapefruit
The main difference
Adds amber and cedar, drops amberwood and frankincense
What they share
Shares 3 of its 9 notes, including Lemon, Bergamot, Vetiver
The main difference
Adds ambroxan and cardamom, drops amberwood and frankincense
What they share
Shares 4 of its 8 notes, including Geranium, Grapefruit, Vetiver
The main difference
Adds benzoin and cedar, drops amberwood and bergamot
What they share
Shares 4 of its 8 notes, including Geranium, Grapefruit, Vetiver
The main difference
Adds benzoin and cedar, drops amberwood and bergamot
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 Hermès. Match scores are our estimate of how alike two perfumes smell, calculated from their published notes, not a measurement. How we score similarity.