Fragrances inspired by Orange Bitters Eau de Parfum

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Our verdict

Editor reviewed

What they share

Every one of its 6 notes is in the original, including Bitter Orange, Mandarin, Amber

The main difference

Without citrus

What they share

Every one of its 6 notes is in the original, including Bitter Orange, Mandarin, Amber

The main difference

Without citrus

What they share

Every one of its 6 notes is in the original, including Bitter Orange, Mandarin, Amber

The main difference

Without citrus

What they share

Shares 3 of its 7 notes, including Amber, Orange, Mandarin

The main difference

Adds bitter orange and citrus, drops bergamot and iris

What they share

Shares 3 of its 7 notes, including Amber, Orange, Mandarin

The main difference

Adds bitter orange and citrus, drops bergamot and iris

What they share

Shares 3 of its 7 notes, including Mandarin, Amber, Orange

The main difference

Adds benzoin and bergamot, drops bitter orange and citrus

What they share

Shares 2 of its 5 notes, including Amber, Orange

The main difference

Adds bergamot and lute, drops bitter orange and citrus

What they share

Shares 2 of its 8 notes, including Mandarin, Orange

The main difference

Adds bergamot and blackcurrant, drops amber and bitter orange

Scent profile

Orange Bitters EDP the original Fruit Sour EDP 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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