Fragrances inspired by Calacas Eau de Parfum

The original Calacas Lush
Inspired by Skull Perfume Parlour

The two side by side

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Our verdict

Editor reviewed

What they share

Every one of its 3 notes is in the original, including Lime, Neroli, Frankincense

The main difference

Near-identical note list, differs in proportion

What they share

Shares 2 of its 3 notes, including Lime, Neroli

The main difference

Adds frankincense, drops lemon and petitgrain

What they share

Shares 1 of its 4 notes, including Neroli

The main difference

Adds citrus and orange, drops frankincense and lime

What they share

Shares 1 of its 3 notes, including Neroli

The main difference

Adds frankincense and lime, drops bergamot and lemon

What they share

Shares 2 of its 3 notes, including Lime, Neroli

The main difference

Adds frankincense, drops bergamot and elemi

What they share

Shares 1 of its 3 notes, including Neroli

The main difference

Adds citrus and jasmine, drops frankincense and lime

What they share

Shares 1 of its 3 notes, including Neroli

The main difference

Adds bergamot and blood orange, drops frankincense and lime

What they share

Shares 1 of its 5 notes, including Neroli

The main difference

Adds amber and bergamot, drops frankincense and lime

Scent profile

Calacas EDP the original Skull 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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