Fragrances inspired by Stellar Times Eau de Parfum
The original
Stellar Times
Louis Vuitton
The two side by side
Our verdict
Editor reviewedWhat they share
Every one of its 3 notes is in the original, including Woody Notes, Amber, Orange Blossom
The main difference
Near-identical note list, differs in proportion
What they share
Every one of its 3 notes is in the original, including Woody Notes, Amber, Orange Blossom
The main difference
Without cashmere wood and musk
What they share
Every one of its 3 notes is in the original, including Woody Notes, Amber, Orange Blossom
The main difference
Without peru balsam and vanilla
What they share
Shares 2 of its 6 notes, including Amber, Orange Blossom
The main difference
Adds benzoin and bergamot, drops woody notes
Our verdict
Musamam White Intense by Lattafa and Louis Vuitton's Stellar Times both offer unique unisex scents, but they cater to different preferences.
What they share
Similar overall composition based on olfactory analysis
The main difference
Adds amber and orange blossom, drops ambroxan and benzoin
Choose Musamam White Intense when
You enjoy bold, divisive scents.
Our verdict
Stellar Times (Louis Vuitton) and Lumière Elle (French Avenue) share a similar white floral amber profile, but diverge significantly in execution and price.
What they share
Shares 1 of its 9 notes, including Orange Blossom
The main difference
Adds ambergris and ginger, drops amber and woody notes
Choose Lumière Elle when
You want a similar scent profile on a budget.
Our verdict
Stellar Times and Hayam, while sharing similar accords, cater to different sensibilities and budgets.
What they share
Shares 1 of its 6 notes, including Amber
The main difference
Adds animalic and citrus, drops orange blossom and woody notes
Choose Hayam when
You want an affordable alternative with a similar vibe.
What they share
Similar overall composition based on olfactory analysis
The main difference
Adds ambergris and cinnamon, drops amber and orange blossom
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 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.