Fragrances inspired by China White Extrait

The original China White Nasomatto

The two side by side

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Our verdict

Editor reviewed

What they share

Every one of its 4 notes is in the original, including Musk, Floral Notes, Rose

The main difference

Without powdery

What they share

Shares 3 of its 5 notes, including Floral Notes, Woody Notes, Musk

The main difference

Adds powdery and rose

What they share

Shares 3 of its 4 notes, including Musk, Floral Notes, Powdery

The main difference

Adds sandalwood, drops rose and woody notes

What they share

Every one of its 4 notes is in the original, including Musk, Floral Notes, Powdery

The main difference

Without rose

What they share

Shares 2 of its 4 notes, including Musk, Rose

The main difference

Adds iris and violet, drops floral notes and powdery

What they share

Shares 3 of its 4 notes, including Musk, Floral Notes, Woody Notes

The main difference

Adds amber, drops powdery and rose

What they share

Shares 2 of its 3 notes, including Musk, Rose

The main difference

Adds iris, drops floral notes and powdery

What they share

Every one of its 2 notes is in the original, including Musk, Floral Notes

The main difference

Without powdery and rose

Scent profile

China White Extrait the original Populous Clear 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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