Fragrances inspired by L'Eau d'Issey Pour Homme Noir Ambre Eau de Parfum
The original
L'Eau d'Issey Pour Homme Noir Ambre
Issey Miyake
The two side by side
Our verdict
Editor reviewedWhat they share
Every one of its 9 notes is in the original, including Saffron, Nutmeg, Cinnamon
The main difference
Without leather and papyrus
Our verdict
L'Eau d'Issey Pour Homme Noir Ambre is a masculine, premium fragrance exuding warmth and sophistication, ideal for commanding attention on cooler nights with its amber-leather profile.
What they share
Shares 3 of its 10 notes, including Saffron, Cedar, Amber
The main difference
Adds canadian fir balsam and incense, drops cinnamon and coriander
Choose Majd Al Sultan when
Prefer a unisex fragrance.
Our verdict
While both share amber and warm spicy notes, they cater to different preferences.
What they share
Shares 2 of its 8 notes, including Saffron, Cedar
The main difference
Adds ambergris and amberwood, drops amber and cinnamon
Choose Adwaa Al Sharq when
You're seeking an affordable Baccarat Rouge 540 alternative.
What they share
Shares 6 of its 23 notes, including Saffron, Nutmeg, Cinnamon
The main difference
Adds amberwood and benzoin, drops amber and cedar
What they share
Shares 6 of its 21 notes, including Saffron, Nutmeg, Cinnamon
The main difference
Adds amberwood and benzoin, drops amber and cedar
What they share
Shares 5 of its 13 notes, including Saffron, Cinnamon, Leather
The main difference
Adds amberwood and chestnut, drops cedar and coriander
What they share
Shares 3 of its 11 notes, including Leather, Vanilla, Tonka Bean
The main difference
Adds allspice and almond, drops amber and cedar
What they share
Shares 4 of its 8 notes, including Saffron, Nutmeg, Leather
The main difference
Adds hay and oakmoss, drops amber and cedar
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 Issey Miyake. Match scores are our estimate of how alike two perfumes smell, calculated from their published notes, not a measurement. How we score similarity.