Fragrances inspired by Dark Amber & Ginger Lily Cologne
The original
Dark Amber & Ginger Lily
Jo Malone London
The two side by side
Our verdict
Editor reviewedWhat 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
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 Jo Malone London. Match scores are our estimate of how alike two perfumes smell, calculated from their published notes, not a measurement. How we score similarity.