Fragrances inspired by Musk Aoud Eau de Parfum

The original Musk Aoud Roja Parfums

The two side by side

ScentArt fingerprint for Musk Aoud
ScentArt fingerprint for Deer Wood
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Our verdict

Editor reviewed

What they share

Shares 4 of its 12 notes, including Bergamot, Lemon, Rose

The main difference

Adds ambrette and birch, drops ylang-ylang

What they share

Every one of its 5 notes is in the original, including Bergamot, Lemon, Rose

The main difference

Without fig and lime

What they share

Shares 4 of its 5 notes, including Bergamot, Lemon, Jasmine

The main difference

Adds rose, drops geranium and grasse rose absolute

What they share

Shares 3 of its 5 notes, including Bergamot, Jasmine, Lemon

The main difference

Adds rose and ylang-ylang, drops iris and magnolia

What they share

Shares 2 of its 5 notes, including Jasmine, Bergamot

The main difference

Adds lemon and rose, drops gardenia and grapefruit

What they share

Every one of its 5 notes is in the original, including Rose, Bergamot, Lemon

The main difference

Without lily of the valley and musk

What they share

Every one of its 5 notes is in the original, including Ylang-Ylang, Rose, Jasmine

The main difference

Without geranium and lemon verbena

What they share

Shares 3 of its 5 notes, including Bergamot, Lemon, Ylang-Ylang

The main difference

Adds jasmine and rose, drops citrus and magnolia

Scent profile

Musk Aoud EDP the original Deer Wood 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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