Fragrances inspired by Apogée Eau de Parfum
The original
Apogée
Louis Vuitton
The two side by side
Our verdict
Editor reviewedWhat they share
Every one of its 9 notes is in the original, including Lily of the Valley, Tangerine, Musk
The main difference
Near-identical note list, differs in proportion
What they share
Every one of its 9 notes is in the original, including Jasmine, Sandalwood, Musk
The main difference
Near-identical note list, differs in proportion
What they share
Shares 5 of its 8 notes, including Jasmine, Sandalwood, Musk
The main difference
Adds bergamot and blood orange, drops guaiac wood and lily of the valley
What they share
Shares 3 of its 10 notes, including Sandalwood, Musk, Lily of the Valley
The main difference
Adds amber and apple, drops guaiac wood and jasmine
What they share
Shares 4 of its 7 notes, including Jasmine, Sandalwood, Musk
The main difference
Adds bergamot and mandarin, drops guaiac wood and lily of the valley
What they share
Shares 3 of its 9 notes, including Musk, Magnolia, Lily of the Valley
The main difference
Adds guaiac wood and jasmine, drops citrus and freesia
What they share
Shares 3 of its 9 notes, including Musk, Orange, Lily of the Valley
The main difference
Adds guaiac wood and jasmine, drops fig and iris
What they share
Shares 4 of its 9 notes, including Rose, Sandalwood, Musk
The main difference
Adds guaiac wood and jasmine, drops apple and lemon
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.
The full method, and what to look for in a dupe. Prices are UK retail and change often. Check before buying.
Inspired-by fragrances. Not affiliated with, endorsed by or produced by Louis Vuitton. Match scores are our estimate of how alike two perfumes smell, calculated from their published notes, not a measurement. How we score similarity.