Fragrances inspired by Aqua Vitae Forte Cologne
The original
Aqua Vitae Forte
Maison Francis Kurkdjian
The two side by side
Our verdict
Editor reviewedWhat they share
Every one of its 5 notes is in the original, including Musk, Bergamot, Mandarin
The main difference
Without floral notes
What they share
Shares 2 of its 6 notes, including Musk, Mandarin
The main difference
Adds bergamot and floral notes, drops jasmine and lemongrass
What they share
Shares 2 of its 6 notes, including Floral Notes, Musk
The main difference
Adds bergamot and mandarin, drops citrus
What they share
Shares 3 of its 6 notes, including Musk, Bergamot, Sandalwood
The main difference
Adds floral notes and mandarin, drops cedar and grapefruit
What they share
Shares 2 of its 7 notes, including Musk, Mandarin
The main difference
Adds cedar and lime, drops bergamot and floral notes
What they share
Shares 2 of its 6 notes, including Musk, Bergamot
The main difference
Adds floral notes and mandarin, drops iris and jasmine
What they share
Shares 3 of its 8 notes, including Musk, Bergamot, Sandalwood
The main difference
Adds cotton flower and jasmine, drops floral notes and mandarin
What they share
Shares 2 of its 6 notes, including Musk, Bergamot
The main difference
Adds gardenia and grapefruit, drops floral notes and mandarin
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 Maison Francis Kurkdjian. Match scores are our estimate of how alike two perfumes smell, calculated from their published notes, not a measurement. How we score similarity.