Fragrances inspired by Santal de Mysore Eau de Parfum
The original
Santal de Mysore
Serge Lutens
The two side by side
How it unfolds
Notes
- Santal de Mysore
- Caramello
- in both
Tap a note to light it in both. A+B means both have it
Our verdict
Editor reviewedOur verdict
Santal de Mysore by Serge Lutens and Caramello by ALREHAB PERFUMES are both bold, divisive fragrances, yet they cater to distinct olfactory desires.
What they share
Shares 1 of its 8 notes, including Sandalwood
The main difference
Adds almond and caramel, drops benzoin and caraway
Choose Caramello when
You adore sweet, gourmand perfumes.
What they share
Shares 1 of its 12 notes, including Sandalwood
The main difference
Adds amber and balsam, drops benzoin and caraway
What they share
Shares 3 of its 4 notes, including Spicy Notes, Sandalwood, Benzoin
The main difference
Adds leather, drops caraway and styrax
What they share
Shares 1 of its 8 notes, including Sandalwood
The main difference
Adds amber and bergamot, drops benzoin and caraway
What they share
Shares 1 of its 5 notes, including Sandalwood
The main difference
Adds cinnamon and incense, drops benzoin and caraway
What they share
Shares 1 of its 5 notes, including Sandalwood
The main difference
Adds benzoin and caraway, drops amberwood and bergamot
What they share
Shares 1 of its 8 notes, including Sandalwood
The main difference
Adds amber and bergamot, drops benzoin and caraway
What they share
Shares 2 of its 3 notes, including Spicy Notes, Sandalwood
The main difference
Adds amber, drops benzoin and caraway
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.