Fragrances inspired by Favonius Extrait

The original Favonius Nishane

The two side by side

ScentArt fingerprint for Favonius
ScentArt fingerprint for Butterfly
74%

Our verdict

Editor reviewed

What they share

Shares 7 of its 10 notes, including Artemisia, Rose, Clary Sage

The main difference

Adds cedar and patchouli, drops cypriol oil or nagarmotha and litchi

What they share

Shares 9 of its 13 notes, including Artemisia, Rose, Clary Sage

The main difference

Adds cedar and oud

What they share

Shares 3 of its 6 notes, including Rose, Bergamot, Pink Pepper

The main difference

Adds labdanum and lavender, drops artemisia and clary sage

What they share

Shares 5 of its 9 notes, including Rose, Geranium, Incense

The main difference

Adds artemisia and clary sage, drops ambergris and floral notes

What they share

Shares 3 of its 9 notes, including Rose, Bergamot, Pink Pepper

The main difference

Adds akigalawood and ambroxan, drops artemisia and clary sage

What they share

Shares 5 of its 15 notes, including Rose, Geranium, Bergamot

The main difference

Adds amber and cedar, drops artemisia and clary sage

What they share

Shares 2 of its 9 notes, including Rose, Pink Pepper

The main difference

Adds benzoin and coriander, drops artemisia and bergamot

What they share

Shares 4 of its 10 notes, including Rose, Clary Sage, Pink Pepper

The main difference

Adds cinnamon and guaiac wood, drops artemisia and bergamot

Scent profile

Favonius Extrait the original Butterfly 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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