Fragrances inspired by Kologne, Shield of protection Eau de Parfum
The original
Kologne, Shield of protection
Kilian
The two side by side
Our verdict
Editor reviewedWhat they share
Every one of its 9 notes is in the original, including Cashmere Wood, Musk, Bitter Orange
The main difference
Without eucalyptus and galbanum
What they share
Shares 3 of its 6 notes, including Musk, Neroli, Rosemary
The main difference
Adds cypress and thyme, drops bitter orange and cashmere wood
What they share
Shares 4 of its 10 notes, including Musk, Cedar, Mint
The main difference
Adds basil and bergamot, drops bitter orange and cashmere wood
What they share
Shares 5 of its 9 notes, including Musk, Mandarin, Lime
The main difference
Adds bergamot and jasmine, drops bitter orange and cashmere wood
What they share
Shares 3 of its 11 notes, including Musk, Petitgrain, Rosemary
The main difference
Adds bergamot and green notes, drops bitter orange and cashmere wood
What they share
Shares 4 of its 9 notes, including Musk, Lime, Cedar
The main difference
Adds gin and juniper, drops bitter orange and cashmere wood
What they share
Shares 4 of its 14 notes, including Musk, Cedar, Petitgrain
The main difference
Adds bitter orange and cashmere wood, drops amber and bergamot
What they share
Shares 4 of its 14 notes, including Petitgrain, Cedar, Musk
The main difference
Adds bitter orange and cashmere wood, drops almond and bergamot
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 Kilian. Match scores are our estimate of how alike two perfumes smell, calculated from their published notes, not a measurement. How we score similarity.