Fragrances inspired by Nefs Extrait

The original Nefs Nishane
Inspired by Self Perfume Parlour

The two side by side

ScentArt fingerprint for Nefs
ScentArt fingerprint for Self
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Our verdict

Editor reviewed

What they share

Shares 8 of its 12 notes, including Fig, Osmanthus, Nutmeg

The main difference

Adds amber and cedar, drops honey and rose

What they share

Shares 5 of its 11 notes, including Fig, Rose, Jasmine

The main difference

Adds amber and cedar, drops geranium and nutmeg

What they share

Shares 5 of its 10 notes, including Rose, Jasmine, Geranium

The main difference

Adds fig and honey, drops amber and blackcurrant

What they share

Shares 5 of its 6 notes, including Osmanthus, Nutmeg, Rose

The main difference

Adds cardamom, drops fig and geranium

What they share

Shares 3 of its 7 notes, including Geranium, Rose, Saffron

The main difference

Adds birch and frankincense, drops fig and honey

What they share

Shares 3 of its 9 notes, including Geranium, Rose, Honey

The main difference

Adds apple and cinnamon, drops fig and jasmine

What they share

Shares 3 of its 9 notes, including Geranium, Rose, Saffron

The main difference

Adds amberwood and benzoin, drops fig and honey

What they share

Shares 3 of its 9 notes, including Geranium, Rose, Saffron

The main difference

Adds amberwood and benzoin, drops fig and honey

Scent profile

Nefs Extrait the original Self 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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