Fragrances inspired by Carlisle Eau de Parfum
The original
Carlisle
Parfums de Marly
The two side by side
Our verdict
Editor reviewedWhat they share
Shares 6 of its 10 notes, including Apple, Nutmeg, Tonka Bean
The main difference
Adds davana and opoponax
Our verdict
While both Carlisle and Cassius share a similar DNA, the key difference lies in refinement and price.
What they share
Shares 6 of its 10 notes, including Rose, Apple, Patchouli
The main difference
Adds davana and opoponax
Choose Cassius when
Budget is a primary concern.
Our verdict
Carlisle and Signatures No II share a similar warm spicy DNA, but diverge in execution.
What they share
Shares 5 of its 16 notes, including Vanilla, Patchouli, Apple
The main difference
Adds amber and cinnamon, drops davana and opoponax
Choose Signatures No II when
You want a powerful scent on a tight budget.
What they share
Shares 6 of its 8 notes, including Opoponax, Vanilla, Patchouli
The main difference
Adds guaiac wood and sandalwood, drops davana and osmanthus
What they share
Shares 4 of its 10 notes, including Davana, Patchouli, Rose
The main difference
Adds apple and opoponax, drops amber and ginger
Our verdict
While both Carlisle and Tafakhar share warm, spicy, and amber qualities, they diverge significantly in their overall profile.
What they share
Shares 3 of its 10 notes, including Rose, Nutmeg, Vanilla
The main difference
Adds apple and davana, drops amber and bergamot
Choose Tafakhar when
You want a bold, unconventional scent.
Our verdict
While both Carlisle and Wafa offer a warm, spicy, and woody experience with notable patchouli and rose, the key difference lies in their overall profile and price.
What they share
Shares 2 of its 14 notes, including Patchouli, Rose
The main difference
Adds amber and artemisia, drops apple and davana
Choose Wafa when
You're seeking an affordable alternative to Black Phantom.
Our verdict
While both Carlisle and Perlador share an amber accord, they diverge significantly in overall scent profile.
What they share
Similar overall composition based on olfactory analysis
The main difference
Adds apple and davana, drops basil and incense
Choose Perlador when
You seek a strong, long-lasting fragrance.
Our verdict
Carlisle and Fashionably London share a woody sweetness, but diverge significantly in presence and price.
What they share
Shares 2 of its 8 notes, including Vanilla, Rose
The main difference
Adds bergamot and cedar, drops apple and davana
Choose Fashionably London when
You prefer light, airy, and subtle fragrances.
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 Parfums de Marly. Match scores are our estimate of how alike two perfumes smell, calculated from their published notes, not a measurement. How we score similarity.