Fragrances inspired by Arabie Eau de Parfum
The original
Arabie
Serge Lutens
The two side by side
Our verdict
Editor reviewedWhat they share
Shares 11 of its 12 notes, including Benzoin, Myrrh, Date
The main difference
Adds cumin, drops caraway and dried fruits
What they share
Shares 3 of its 14 notes, including Sandalwood, Cedar, Clove
The main difference
Adds bay leaf and benzoin, drops apple and bergamot
What they share
Shares 5 of its 12 notes, including Mandarin, Cedar, Sandalwood
The main difference
Adds amber and cypress, drops bay leaf and benzoin
What they share
Shares 1 of its 8 notes, including Sandalwood
The main difference
Adds apple and bergamot, drops bay leaf and benzoin
What they share
Shares 3 of its 12 notes, including Cedar, Sandalwood, Clove
The main difference
Adds apple and bergamot, drops bay leaf and benzoin
What they share
Shares 3 of its 12 notes, including Date, Cedar, Sandalwood
The main difference
Adds cardamom and cumin, drops bay leaf and benzoin
What they share
Shares 2 of its 13 notes, including Cedar, Sandalwood
The main difference
Adds amber and bergamot, drops bay leaf and benzoin
What they share
Shares 4 of its 9 notes, including Mandarin, Cedar, Sandalwood
The main difference
Adds amber and apple, drops bay leaf and benzoin
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 Serge Lutens. Match scores are our estimate of how alike two perfumes smell, calculated from their published notes, not a measurement. How we score similarity.