Fragrances inspired by Elysium Intense Eau de Toilette

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Our verdict

Editor reviewed

What they share

Shares 15 of its 28 notes, including Lavender, Woody Notes, Rhubarb

The main difference

Adds ambergris and artemisia, drops amber and orange

What they share

Shares 10 of its 28 notes, including Violet Leaf, Ambergris, Blackcurrant

The main difference

Adds apple and artemisia

What they share

Shares 4 of its 9 notes, including Woody Notes, Jasmine, Apple

The main difference

Adds amber and ivy, drops ambergris and artemisia

What they share

Shares 6 of its 8 notes, including Musk, Grapefruit, Jasmine

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Adds lemon and oakmoss, drops ambergris and apple

What they share

Shares 19 of its 21 notes, including Musk, Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, Bergamot

The main difference

Adds lemon and pink pepper, drops artemisia and labdanum

What they share

Shares 12 of its 16 notes, including Musk, Bergamot, Leather

The main difference

Adds amber and lemon, drops ambergris and artemisia

What they share

Shares 8 of its 12 notes, including Musk, Bergamot, Violet Leaf

The main difference

Adds clearwood and date, drops ambergris and artemisia

What they share

Shares 19 of its 28 notes, including Grapefruit, Cedar, Vetiver

The main difference

Adds cypriol oil or nagarmotha and lavender, drops lemon and pink pepper

Scent profile

Elysium Intense EDT the original Imperium Intense 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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