Fragrances inspired by Dark Amber & Ginger Lily Cologne

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ScentArt fingerprint for No.685 Dark Amber & Ginger Lily
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Our verdict

Editor reviewed

What they share

Shares 10 of its 11 notes, including Ginger, Cardamom, Pink Pepper

The main difference

Adds incense, drops ambergris and frankincense

What they share

Shares 8 of its 11 notes, including Ginger, Pink Pepper, Leather

The main difference

Adds amber and black cardamom, drops ambergris and cardamom

What they share

Shares 4 of its 12 notes, including Ginger, Water Lily, Orchid

The main difference

Adds ambergris and cardamom, drops amber and black cardamom

What they share

Shares 3 of its 6 notes, including Ginger, Water Lily, Orchid

The main difference

Adds amber and black cardamom, drops ambergris and cardamom

What they share

Shares 7 of its 9 notes, including Cardamom, Pink Pepper, Frankincense

The main difference

Adds solar note and turmeric, drops ginger and leather

What they share

Shares 4 of its 11 notes, including Ginger, Pink Pepper, Sandalwood

The main difference

Adds cedar and guaiac wood, drops ambergris and cardamom

What they share

Shares 7 of its 20 notes, including Ginger, Cardamom, Leather

The main difference

Adds amber and carnation, drops ambergris and frankincense

What they share

Shares 7 of its 14 notes, including Ginger, Cardamom, Pink Pepper

The main difference

Adds benzoin and bergamot, drops frankincense and jasmine

Scent profile

Dark Amber & Ginger Lily EDC the original No.685 Dark Amber & Ginger Lily Parfum inspired by

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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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