Fragrances inspired by 02 L'Air du Desert Marocain Eau de Parfum

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ScentArt fingerprint for 02 L'Air du Desert Marocain
ScentArt fingerprint for Emir Cosmopolitan New York
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Our verdict

Editor reviewed

Our verdict

While both share a similar DNA, Tauer's L'Air du Desert Marocain and Paris Corner's Emir Cosmopolitan New York cater to different needs.

What they share

Shares 12 of its 13 notes, including Petitgrain, Amber, Cedar

The main difference

Adds oak, drops oakmoss

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What they share

Every one of its 12 notes is in the original, including Petitgrain, Amber, Cedar

The main difference

Without cumin

What they share

Shares 7 of its 21 notes, including Cedar, Vetiver, Patchouli

The main difference

Adds aldehydes and anise, drops amber and birch

What they share

Shares 8 of its 26 notes, including Amber, Cedar, Vetiver

The main difference

Adds artemisia and basil, drops birch and coriander

What they share

Shares 8 of its 26 notes, including Amber, Cedar, Vetiver

The main difference

Adds artemisia and basil, drops birch and coriander

What they share

Shares 6 of its 23 notes, including Amber, Patchouli, Labdanum

The main difference

Adds aldehydes and anise, drops birch and cedar

What they share

Shares 8 of its 13 notes, including Cedar, Amber, Oakmoss

The main difference

Adds birch and cumin, drops artemisia and basil

What they share

Shares 5 of its 15 notes, including Vetiver, Patchouli, Labdanum

The main difference

Adds basil and bergamot, drops amber and birch

Scent profile

02 L'Air du Desert Marocain EDP the original Emir Cosmopolitan New York 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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