Fragrances inspired by Poême Eau de Parfum

The original Poême Lancôme
Inspired by Ballad Perfume Parlour

The two side by side

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Our verdict

Editor reviewed

What they share

Every one of its 16 notes is in the original, including Orange Blossom, Datura, Poppy

The main difference

Without freesia and green notes

What they share

Every one of its 18 notes is in the original, including Rose, Orange Blossom, Datura

The main difference

Without freesia and green notes

What they share

Every one of its 20 notes is in the original, including Rose, Orange Blossom, Leather

The main difference

Without narcissus and plum

What they share

Shares 7 of its 10 notes, including Rose, Orange Blossom, Amber

The main difference

Adds floral notes and himalayan blue poppy, drops bergamot and blackcurrant

What they share

Every one of its 6 notes is in the original, including Rose, Orange Blossom, Musk

The main difference

Without amber and bergamot

What they share

Shares 9 of its 17 notes, including Rose, Amber, Jasmine

The main difference

Adds cashmere wood and coconut, drops blackcurrant and cedar

What they share

Shares 9 of its 17 notes, including Rose, Amber, Jasmine

The main difference

Adds cashmere wood and coconut, drops blackcurrant and cedar

What they share

Shares 15 of its 23 notes, including Musk, Amber, Mandarin

The main difference

Adds bergamot and datura, drops black locust and carnation

Scent profile

Poême EDP the original Ballad 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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