Fragrances inspired by Marfa Eau de Parfum

The original Marfa Memo Paris
Inspired by Minerva Maison Alhambra

The two side by side

ScentArt fingerprint for Marfa
ScentArt fingerprint for Minerva
48%

Our verdict

Editor reviewed

What they share

Shares 8 of its 10 notes, including Cedar, Sandalwood, Tuberose

The main difference

Adds peach and tonka bean, drops agave

What they share

Shares 8 of its 10 notes, including Musk, Mandarin, Orange Blossom

The main difference

Adds peach and tonka bean, drops agave

What they share

Shares 4 of its 12 notes, including Musk, Sandalwood, Ylang-Ylang

The main difference

Adds amber and bergamot, drops cedar and mandarin

What they share

Shares 8 of its 15 notes, including Musk, Mandarin, Sandalwood

The main difference

Adds aldehydes and amber, drops cedar and tonka bean

What they share

Shares 7 of its 9 notes, including Musk, Mandarin, Sandalwood

The main difference

Adds cranberry and jasmine, drops cedar and tonka bean

What they share

Shares 6 of its 10 notes, including Sandalwood, Orange Blossom, Cedar

The main difference

Adds amber and bergamot, drops mandarin and musk

What they share

Shares 8 of its 18 notes, including Musk, Sandalwood, Ylang-Ylang

The main difference

Adds amber and apricot, drops mandarin and tonka bean

What they share

Shares 5 of its 9 notes, including Sandalwood, Ylang-Ylang, Tuberose

The main difference

Adds coconut and jasmine, drops cedar and mandarin

Scent profile

Marfa EDP the original Minerva 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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