Fragrances inspired by Musc 25 Los Angeles Eau de Parfum
The original
Musc 25 Los Angeles
Le Labo
The two side by side
How it unfolds
Notes
- Musc 25 Los Angeles
- San Diego Exclusive Le Labo's Musc 25
- in both
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Our verdict
Editor reviewedWhat they share
Shares 8 of its 9 notes, including Lily of the Valley, Musk, Cedar
The main difference
Adds violet leaf
What they share
Shares 4 of its 6 notes, including Musk, Patchouli, Rose
The main difference
Adds cashmere wood and pink pepper, drops ambergris and cedar
What they share
Shares 5 of its 8 notes, including Musk, Cedar, Vetiver
The main difference
Adds ambergris and lily of the valley, drops jasmine and labdanum
What they share
Shares 5 of its 12 notes, including Lily of the Valley, Musk, Patchouli
The main difference
Adds ambroxan and jasmine, drops ambergris and cedar
What they share
Shares 2 of its 8 notes, including Patchouli, Aldehydes
The main difference
Adds ambergris and cedar, drops amberwood and clean musk
What they share
Shares 3 of its 6 notes, including Musk, Patchouli, Ambergris
The main difference
Adds violet leaf and water lily, drops aldehydes and cedar
What they share
Shares 3 of its 8 notes, including Aldehydes, Musk, Cedar
The main difference
Adds ambergris and lily of the valley, drops frankincense and iris
What they share
Shares 5 of its 8 notes, including Rose, Musk, Ambergris
The main difference
Adds cedar and patchouli, drops benzoin and frankincense
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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