Fragrances inspired by Perfect Eau de Parfum
The original
Perfect
Marc Jacobs
The two side by side
Our verdict
Editor reviewedOur verdict
While both share a similar DNA, Perfect by Marc Jacobs has a brighter, more nuanced, and overall higher-quality composition than Precious Pink.
What they share
Every one of its 5 notes is in the original, including Almond, Cashmeran, Cedar
The main difference
Near-identical note list, differs in proportion
Choose Precious Pink when
You are on a tight budget.
What they share
Every one of its 5 notes is in the original, including Almond, Cashmeran, Cedar
The main difference
Near-identical note list, differs in proportion
What they share
Every one of its 5 notes is in the original, including Almond, Cashmeran, Cedar
The main difference
Near-identical note list, differs in proportion
What they share
Shares 5 of its 7 notes, including Almond, Cashmeran, Cedar
The main difference
Adds black elder and peach
Our verdict
While both share a bright, almond-centric profile, Perfect by Marc Jacobs leans into a fresh, green, and subtly woody experience with a modern feel.
What they share
Shares 2 of its 4 notes, including Almond, Narcissus
The main difference
Adds jasmine and sandalwood, drops cashmeran and cedar
Choose Precious Gold when
You're on a budget and want a similar scent profile.
Our verdict
While both Perfect and Floral Rhubarb share fruity, green, and musky qualities with a prominent rhubarb note, Perfect leans sweeter and more traditionally feminine with its almond facet.
What they share
Shares 2 of its 10 notes, including Cashmeran, Rhubarb
The main difference
Adds blackcurrant and floral notes, drops almond and cedar
Choose Floral Rhubarb when
You prefer a unisex fragrance.
Our verdict
While both share green, woody, and powdery notes, Perfect and Grandeur diverge significantly.
What they share
Shares 1 of its 5 notes, including Cedar
The main difference
Adds almond and cashmeran, drops mandarin and patchouli
Choose Grandeur when
You want a unique, bold, and memorable scent.
What they share
Shares 2 of its 5 notes, including Narcissus, Almond
The main difference
Adds cashmeran and cedar, drops night-blooming jasmine and sandalwood
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 Marc Jacobs. Match scores are our estimate of how alike two perfumes smell, calculated from their published notes, not a measurement. How we score similarity.