Fragrances inspired by Idôle Eau de Toilette

The original Idôle Lancôme

The two side by side

ScentArt fingerprint for Idôle
ScentArt fingerprint for No.558 Idole
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Our verdict

Editor reviewed

What they share

Shares 4 of its 7 notes, including Rose, Vanilla, Bergamot

The main difference

Adds cedar and patchouli, drops jasmine and pear

What they share

Shares 4 of its 7 notes, including Tea, Bergamot, Rose

The main difference

Adds freesia and jasmine, drops cedar and musk

What they share

Shares 6 of its 8 notes, including Bergamot, Cedar, Musk

The main difference

Adds petitgrain and pink pepper, drops tea

What they share

Shares 3 of its 7 notes, including Bergamot, Musk, Rose

The main difference

Adds amber and green notes, drops cedar and patchouli

What they share

Shares 3 of its 9 notes, including Bergamot, Rose, Vanilla

The main difference

Adds amber and clean musk, drops cedar and musk

What they share

Shares 4 of its 18 notes, including Bergamot, Musk, Rose

The main difference

Adds ambergris and cyclamen, drops cedar and patchouli

What they share

Shares 2 of its 6 notes, including Musk, Rose

The main difference

Adds cucumber and juniper, drops bergamot and cedar

What they share

Shares 4 of its 11 notes, including Bergamot, Cedar, Musk

The main difference

Adds amber and geranium, drops patchouli and tea

Scent profile

Idôle EDT the original No.558 Idole 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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