Fragrances inspired by Gaiac 10 Tokyo Eau de Parfum

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Our verdict

Editor reviewed

What they share

Every one of its 4 notes is in the original, including Musk, Cedar, Guaiac Wood

The main difference

Near-identical note list, differs in proportion

What they share

Every one of its 4 notes is in the original, including Musk, Cedar, Guaiac Wood

The main difference

Near-identical note list, differs in proportion

What they share

Shares 4 of its 5 notes, including Musk, Cedar, Guaiac Wood

The main difference

Adds amber

What they share

Shares 1 of its 2 notes, including Guaiac Wood

The main difference

Adds iso e super, drops cedar and frankincense

What they share

Shares 3 of its 4 notes, including Musk, Cedar, Guaiac Wood

The main difference

Adds patchouli, drops frankincense

What they share

Shares 2 of its 5 notes, including Musk, Guaiac Wood

The main difference

Adds ambrette and ginger, drops cedar and frankincense

What they share

Shares 3 of its 4 notes, including Musk, Cedar, Guaiac Wood

The main difference

Adds patchouli, drops frankincense

What they share

Shares 1 of its 8 notes, including Musk

The main difference

Adds amber and ambrette, drops cedar and frankincense

Scent profile

Gaiac 10 Tokyo EDP the original Varnished Resin 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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