Fragrances inspired by Soleil de Jeddah Eau de Parfum

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Our verdict

Editor reviewed

What they share

Every one of its 5 notes is in the original, including Iris, Lemon, Vanilla

The main difference

Without earthy and leather

What they share

Shares 1 of its 9 notes, including Leather

The main difference

Adds amber and benzoin, drops ambergris and chamomile

What they share

Shares 2 of its 8 notes, including Leather, Ambergris

The main difference

Adds incense and patchouli, drops chamomile and earthy

What they share

Shares 1 of its 10 notes, including Leather

The main difference

Adds amber and davana, drops ambergris and chamomile

What they share

Shares 1 of its 9 notes, including Leather

The main difference

Adds amber and frankincense, drops ambergris and chamomile

What they share

Shares 1 of its 9 notes, including Leather

The main difference

Adds amber and cedar, drops ambergris and chamomile

What they share

Shares 1 of its 9 notes, including Leather

The main difference

Adds amber and bergamot, drops ambergris and chamomile

What they share

Shares 1 of its 10 notes, including Leather

The main difference

Adds amber and benzoin, drops ambergris and chamomile

Scent profile

Soleil de Jeddah EDP the original Bright Balad 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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