Fragrances inspired by Lothair Eau de Parfum
The original
Lothair
Penhaligon's
The two side by side
Our verdict
Editor reviewedWhat they share
Every one of its 8 notes is in the original, including Cedar, Musk, Lavender
The main difference
Without ambergris and fig leaf
What they share
Shares 8 of its 14 notes, including Cedar, Geranium, Lavender
The main difference
Adds amber and patchouli, drops ambergris and cardamom
What they share
Shares 7 of its 13 notes, including Cedar, Musk, Juniper
The main difference
Adds amber and fig, drops ambergris and cardamom
What they share
Shares 5 of its 15 notes, including Geranium, Lavender, Juniper
The main difference
Adds ambroxan and cashmeran, drops ambergris and bergamot
What they share
Shares 4 of its 11 notes, including Cedar, Geranium, Juniper
The main difference
Adds amberwood and apple, drops ambergris and cardamom
What they share
Shares 5 of its 17 notes, including Cedar, Musk, Bergamot
The main difference
Adds basil and cyclamen, drops cardamom and fig leaf
What they share
Shares 5 of its 11 notes, including Cedar, Musk, Juniper
The main difference
Adds leather and mint, drops ambergris and cardamom
What they share
Shares 4 of its 12 notes, including Musk, Lavender, Bergamot
The main difference
Adds amber and bamboo, drops ambergris and cardamom
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 Penhaligon's. Match scores are our estimate of how alike two perfumes smell, calculated from their published notes, not a measurement. How we score similarity.