Fragrances inspired by La Femme Eau de Parfum

The original La Femme Prada

The two side by side

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Our verdict

Editor reviewed

What they share

Shares 3 of its 8 notes, including Tuberose, Ylang-Ylang, Frangipani

The main difference

Adds beeswax and iris, drops mandarin and woody notes

Our verdict

La Femme by Prada is a classic, premium fragrance that exudes a sophisticated elegance with its balanced floral notes, making it ideal for those seeking a polished, feminine scent.

What they share

Shares 3 of its 8 notes, including Tuberose, Ylang-Ylang, Frangipani

The main difference

Adds amber and cedar, drops mandarin and woody notes

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What they share

Every one of its 3 notes is in the original, including Woody Notes, Mandarin, Tuberose

The main difference

Without frangipani and ylang-ylang

What they share

Shares 2 of its 9 notes, including Tuberose, Ylang-Ylang

The main difference

Adds caraway and cardamom, drops frangipani and mandarin

What they share

Shares 2 of its 15 notes, including Mandarin, Tuberose

The main difference

Adds amber and bergamot, drops frangipani and woody notes

What they share

Shares 2 of its 5 notes, including Mandarin, Tuberose

The main difference

Adds frangipani and woody notes, drops amber and bergamot

What they share

Shares 1 of its 5 notes, including Mandarin

The main difference

Adds cedar and gardenia, drops frangipani and tuberose

What they share

Shares 2 of its 5 notes, including Tuberose, Ylang-Ylang

The main difference

Adds frangipani and mandarin, drops jasmine and oakmoss

Scent profile

La Femme EDP the original Italian Woman 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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