Fragrances inspired by Santal Eau de Parfum
The two side by side
Our verdict
Editor reviewedWhat they share
Shares 3 of its 8 notes, including Cardamom, Sandalwood, Cedar
The main difference
Adds ambroxan and iris, drops amber and ginger
What they share
Every one of its 8 notes is in the original, including Violet, Cardamom, Leather
The main difference
Near-identical note list, differs in proportion
What they share
Every one of its 8 notes is in the original, including Violet, Cardamom, Ambroxan
The main difference
Without musk
What they share
Every one of its 8 notes is in the original, including Violet, Cardamom, Iris
The main difference
Near-identical note list, differs in proportion
What they share
Shares 4 of its 7 notes, including Leather, Sandalwood, Papyrus
The main difference
Adds amber and floral notes, drops ambroxan and cardamom
What they share
Every one of its 8 notes is in the original, including Iris, Cardamom, Violet
The main difference
Near-identical note list, differs in proportion
What they share
Shares 6 of its 8 notes, including Iris, Cardamom, Violet
The main difference
Adds amber and oud, drops ambroxan and leather
What they share
Shares 8 of its 9 notes, including Iris, Cardamom, Violet
The main difference
Adds musk
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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Inspired-by fragrances. Not affiliated with, endorsed by or produced by Le Labo. Match scores are our estimate of how alike two perfumes smell, calculated from their published notes, not a measurement. How we score similarity.