Fragrances inspired by Les Années 25 Eau de Toilette

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ScentArt fingerprint for Les Années 25
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Our verdict

Editor reviewed

What they share

Shares 2 of its 11 notes, including Citrus, Rose

The main difference

Adds benzoin and ginger, drops amber and bergamot

What they share

Shares 3 of its 10 notes, including Citrus, Leather, Rose

The main difference

Adds amber and bergamot, drops musk and resins

What they share

Shares 4 of its 10 notes, including Patchouli, Cedar, Bergamot

The main difference

Adds amber and citrus, drops akigalawood and bitter orange

What they share

Shares 6 of its 10 notes, including Leather, Bergamot, Cedar

The main difference

Adds citrus and incense, drops labdanum and musk

What they share

Shares 9 of its 10 notes, including Bergamot, Rose, Patchouli

The main difference

Adds amber, drops civet and iris

What they share

Shares 4 of its 10 notes, including Patchouli, Bergamot, Rose

The main difference

Adds amber and citrus, drops cardamom and cumin

What they share

Shares 5 of its 10 notes, including Bergamot, Vetiver, Leather

The main difference

Adds citrus and incense, drops musk

What they share

Shares 4 of its 10 notes, including Citrus, Leather, Vetiver

The main difference

Adds amber and cedar, drops elemi and floral notes

Scent profile

Les Années 25 EDP the original XXV Years 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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