Fragrances inspired by Diapason Eau de Parfum

The original Diapason Sospiro Perfumes

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ScentArt fingerprint for Diapason
ScentArt fingerprint for Fading Out
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Our verdict

Editor reviewed

What they share

Shares 4 of its 7 notes, including Musk, Amber, Cedar

The main difference

Adds geranium and rose, drops bergamot and cashmeran

What they share

Shares 6 of its 10 notes, including Amber, Bergamot, Violet

The main difference

Adds cashmeran and guaiac wood, drops almond and citrus

What they share

Shares 4 of its 10 notes, including Jasmine, Musk, Bergamot

The main difference

Adds amber and cashmeran, drops blackcurrant and coriander

What they share

Shares 5 of its 10 notes, including Violet, Musk, Bergamot

The main difference

Adds amber and cashmeran, drops clove and elemi

What they share

Shares 5 of its 10 notes, including Patchouli, Jasmine, Violet

The main difference

Adds amber and cashmeran, drops grasse rose absolute and iris

What they share

Shares 7 of its 10 notes, including Bergamot, Musk, Cedar

The main difference

Adds amber and cashmeran, drops benzoin and cistus incanus

What they share

Shares 5 of its 10 notes, including Bergamot, Jasmine, Violet

The main difference

Adds amber and cashmeran, drops iris and labdanum

What they share

Shares 6 of its 10 notes, including Bergamot, Jasmine, Violet

The main difference

Adds cashmeran and guaiac wood, drops cassia and geranium

Scent profile

Diapason EDP the original Fading Out 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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