Fragrances inspired by Sintra Eau de Parfum
The original
Sintra
Memo Paris
The two side by side
How it unfolds
Notes
- Sintra
- Melodie de Orientica
- in both
Tap a note to light it in both. A+B means both have it
Our verdict
Editor reviewedOur verdict
While both share a sweet, citrusy, and powdery profile, the fragrances diverge in their intensity and price.
What they share
Shares 7 of its 13 notes, including Red Fruits, Musk, Bergamot
The main difference
Adds cardamom and jasmine, drops caramel and orange
Choose Melodie de Orientica when
You want a fragrance that makes a statement.
What they share
Shares 6 of its 9 notes, including Musk, Bergamot, Rose
The main difference
Adds orange and petitgrain, drops blood orange and jasmine
What they share
Shares 5 of its 14 notes, including Musk, Bergamot, Orange
The main difference
Adds cedar and clementine, drops cinnamon and petitgrain
What they share
Shares 5 of its 10 notes, including Musk, Bergamot, Rose
The main difference
Adds cotton candy and gardenia, drops cinnamon and orange
What they share
Shares 5 of its 8 notes, including Musk, Bergamot, Cinnamon
The main difference
Adds blood orange and lavender, drops orange and petitgrain
What they share
Shares 4 of its 9 notes, including Musk, Bergamot, Orange
The main difference
Adds caramel and cinnamon, drops amber and pear
What they share
Shares 2 of its 10 notes, including Bergamot, Vanilla
The main difference
Adds anise and benzoin, drops caramel and cinnamon
What they share
Shares 2 of its 7 notes, including Musk, Vanilla
The main difference
Adds citrus and fruity notes, drops bergamot and caramel
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 Memo Paris. Match scores are our estimate of how alike two perfumes smell, calculated from their published notes, not a measurement. How we score similarity.