Fragrances inspired by On a Date Eau de Toilette
The original
On a Date
Maison Margiela
The two side by side
Our verdict
Editor reviewedOur verdict
While both "On a Date" and "Date Night" aim for fruity-woody profiles, they diverge in execution.
What they share
Shares 2 of its 9 notes, including Musk, Blackcurrant
The main difference
Adds ambergris and lily of the valley, drops bergamot and davana
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What they share
Shares 4 of its 5 notes, including Rose, Oakmoss, Patchouli
The main difference
Adds freesia, drops bergamot and davana
What they share
Shares 7 of its 15 notes, including Vetiver, Rose, Pink Pepper
The main difference
Adds cedar and clementine, drops davana and musk
What they share
Shares 1 of its 7 notes, including Rose
The main difference
Adds freesia and fresh notes, drops bergamot and blackcurrant
What they share
Shares 7 of its 10 notes, including Rose, Pink Pepper, Blackcurrant
The main difference
Adds davana and geranium, drops ambergris and apple
What they share
Shares 4 of its 10 notes, including Vetiver, Rose, Pink Pepper
The main difference
Adds cedar and freesia, drops bergamot and blackcurrant
What they share
Shares 6 of its 13 notes, including Vetiver, Musk, Rose
The main difference
Adds benzoin and fruity notes, drops bergamot and blackcurrant
What they share
Shares 4 of its 10 notes, including Vetiver, Rose, Patchouli
The main difference
Adds ambroxan and freesia, drops bergamot and davana
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 Margiela. Match scores are our estimate of how alike two perfumes smell, calculated from their published notes, not a measurement. How we score similarity.