Fragrances inspired by Elysium Noir Eau de Parfum

The original Elysium Noir Roja Parfums
Inspired by Zion Noir Alexandria UK

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Our verdict

Editor reviewed

What they share

Every one of its 12 notes is in the original, including Rose, Lavender, Cardamom

The main difference

Without cypress and cypriol oil or nagarmotha

What they share

Shares 3 of its 20 notes, including Bergamot, Orange, Ambroxan

The main difference

Adds blackberry and cardamom, drops cedar and freesia

What they share

Shares 2 of its 11 notes, including Bergamot, Mandarin

The main difference

Adds amber and apple, drops ambroxan and blackberry

What they share

Shares 5 of its 17 notes, including Rose, Geranium, Juniper

The main difference

Adds amber and benzoin, drops ambroxan and bergamot

What they share

Shares 2 of its 20 notes, including Bergamot, Ambroxan

The main difference

Adds blackberry and cardamom, drops belambra tree and bitter orange

What they share

Shares 5 of its 9 notes, including Cypress, Rose, Blackberry

The main difference

Adds amber and musk, drops ambroxan and cardamom

What they share

Shares 4 of its 9 notes, including Rose, Geranium, Bergamot

The main difference

Adds amberwood and blackcurrant, drops ambroxan and blackberry

What they share

Shares 5 of its 15 notes, including Rose, Blackberry, Bergamot

The main difference

Adds amber and cedar, drops ambroxan and cardamom

Scent profile

Elysium Noir EDP the original Zion Noir 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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