Fragrances inspired by Signature Elixir Eau de Parfum
The original
Signature Elixir
Montblanc
The two side by side
Our verdict
Editor reviewedWhat they share
Every one of its 8 notes is in the original, including Bergamot, Grapefruit, Vanilla
The main difference
Near-identical note list, differs in proportion
What they share
Shares 2 of its 8 notes, including Orchid, Vanilla
The main difference
Adds amberwood and bergamot, drops citrus and ebony
What they share
Shares 4 of its 9 notes, including Bergamot, Vanilla, Tonka Bean
The main difference
Adds caramel and cardamom, drops grapefruit and leather
What they share
Shares 3 of its 8 notes, including Sandalwood, Vanilla, Bergamot
The main difference
Adds amberwood and grapefruit, drops amber and cashmeran
What they share
Shares 5 of its 10 notes, including Bergamot, Vanilla, Tonka Bean
The main difference
Adds amber and benzoin, drops grapefruit and leather
What they share
Shares 3 of its 8 notes, including Bergamot, Vanilla, Tonka Bean
The main difference
Adds amberwood and grapefruit, drops cedar and coriander
What they share
Shares 4 of its 10 notes, including Bergamot, Vanilla, Tonka Bean
The main difference
Adds amber and caramel, drops amberwood and grapefruit
What they share
Shares 4 of its 7 notes, including Bergamot, Vanilla, Tonka Bean
The main difference
Adds amber and musk, drops amberwood and grapefruit
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 Montblanc. Match scores are our estimate of how alike two perfumes smell, calculated from their published notes, not a measurement. How we score similarity.