Fragrances inspired by Starry Nights Eau de Parfum
The original
Starry Nights
Montale
The two side by side
How it unfolds
Notes
- Starry Nights
- No 55 Starry Nights
- in both
Tap a note to light it in both. A+B means both have it
Our verdict
Editor reviewedWhat they share
Every one of its 9 notes is in the original, including Musk, Powdery, Apple
The main difference
Near-identical note list, differs in proportion
What they share
Every one of its 8 notes is in the original, including Musk, Apple, Patchouli
The main difference
Without powdery
Our verdict
Starry Nights and Valencia share a similar profile, dominated by rose, musk, and fruity notes, but Starry Nights leans into a bolder, more synthetic apple accord.
What they share
Shares 8 of its 11 notes, including Musk, Powdery, Apple
The main difference
Adds gardenia and peony, drops patchouli
Choose Valencia when
You prefer a smoother, more balanced scent.
What they share
Shares 5 of its 9 notes, including Lemon, Patchouli, Amber
The main difference
Adds apple and bergamot, drops blackcurrant and floral notes
What they share
Shares 4 of its 8 notes, including Musk, Patchouli, Rose
The main difference
Adds blackberry and champagne rosé, drops amber and apple
What they share
Shares 6 of its 7 notes, including Musk, Patchouli, Rose
The main difference
Adds violet, drops apple and jasmine
What they share
Shares 5 of its 11 notes, including Musk, Patchouli, Rose
The main difference
Adds freesia and orange blossom, drops amber and apple
What they share
Shares 6 of its 7 notes, including Musk, Patchouli, Rose
The main difference
Adds violet, drops apple and jasmine
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 Montale. Match scores are our estimate of how alike two perfumes smell, calculated from their published notes, not a measurement. How we score similarity.