Fragrances inspired by Dark Lord Eau de Parfum
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Dark Lord
- Big Boss
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Our verdict
Editor reviewedWhat they share
Every one of its 10 notes is in the original, including Leather, Vetiver, Patchouli
The main difference
Without amber and birch
Our verdict
Dark Lord and A'Oud Ancienne both offer intense, challenging experiences, but diverge in their overall execution.
What they share
Shares 1 of its 15 notes, including Oakmoss
The main difference
Adds amber and bergamot, drops almond and amyris
Choose A'Oud Ancienne when
You want a challenging, unapologetic barnyard oud.
What they share
Shares 5 of its 9 notes, including Leather, Vetiver, Patchouli
The main difference
Adds basil and lavender, drops bergamot and birch
What they share
Shares 3 of its 8 notes, including Leather, Vetiver, Clove
The main difference
Adds citrus and lavender, drops amber and bergamot
What they share
Shares 5 of its 9 notes, including Leather, Vetiver, Amber
The main difference
Adds plum and rosemary, drops birch and cedar
What they share
Shares 5 of its 13 notes, including Leather, Vetiver, Patchouli
The main difference
Adds apple and cinnamon, drops amber and birch
What they share
Shares 4 of its 10 notes, including Vetiver, Patchouli, Jasmine
The main difference
Adds citrus and frankincense, drops amber and bergamot
What they share
Shares 6 of its 24 notes, including Vetiver, Patchouli, Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha
The main difference
Adds ambroxan and blackcurrant, drops amber and birch
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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