Fragrances inspired by Musk Oud Eau de Parfum

The original Musk Oud Kilian

The two side by side

ScentArt fingerprint for Musk Oud
ScentArt fingerprint for Strong Aroma
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Our verdict

Editor reviewed

What they share

Shares 7 of its 11 notes, including Cardamom, Coriander, Artemisia

The main difference

Adds incense and musk

What they share

Shares 3 of its 13 notes, including Lemon, Rose, Geranium

The main difference

Adds cedar and chinotto, drops artemisia and cardamom

What they share

Shares 1 of its 5 notes, including Geranium

The main difference

Adds basil and bergamot, drops artemisia and cardamom

What they share

Shares 1 of its 7 notes, including Rose

The main difference

Adds artemisia and cardamom, drops cedar and eucalyptus

What they share

Shares 3 of its 13 notes, including Lemon, Rose, Geranium

The main difference

Adds cedar and chinotto, drops artemisia and cardamom

What they share

Shares 2 of its 7 notes, including Rose, Geranium

The main difference

Adds bergamot and lily, drops artemisia and cardamom

What they share

Shares 2 of its 9 notes, including Lemon, Rose

The main difference

Adds bergamot and lavender, drops artemisia and cardamom

What they share

Shares 4 of its 13 notes, including Cardamom, Coriander, Artemisia

The main difference

Adds amber and bergamot, drops cypress and geranium

Scent profile

Musk Oud EDP the original Strong Aroma 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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