Fragrances inspired by Pure Purple Eau de Parfum
The original
Pure Purple
Hugo Boss
The two side by side
Our verdict
Editor reviewedWhat they share
Shares 5 of its 7 notes, including Cyclamen, Nectarine, Amber
The main difference
Adds floral notes and suede, drops leather
What they share
Shares 2 of its 6 notes, including Violet, Almond
The main difference
Adds amber and cyclamen, drops almond blossom and anise
What they share
Shares 2 of its 6 notes, including Almond, Violet
The main difference
Adds amber and cyclamen, drops almond blossom and anise
What they share
Shares 2 of its 9 notes, including Amber, Violet
The main difference
Adds litchi and raspberry, drops almond and cyclamen
What they share
Shares 2 of its 7 notes, including Violet, Almond
The main difference
Adds ambroxan and iris, drops amber and cyclamen
What they share
Shares 2 of its 12 notes, including Amber, Violet
The main difference
Adds blackcurrant and freesia, drops almond and cyclamen
What they share
Shares 2 of its 7 notes, including Amber, Violet
The main difference
Adds blackberry and cranberry, drops almond and cyclamen
What they share
Shares 2 of its 12 notes, including Cyclamen, Violet
The main difference
Adds clove and freesia, drops almond and amber
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 Hugo Boss. Match scores are our estimate of how alike two perfumes smell, calculated from their published notes, not a measurement. How we score similarity.