Fragrances inspired by Japanese Musk Eau de Toilette
The original
Japanese Musk
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The two side by side
Our verdict
Editor reviewedWhat they share
Shares 1 of its 4 notes, including Musk
The main difference
Adds aldehydes and jasmine, drops citrus
What they share
Every one of its 2 notes is in the original, including Musk, Citrus
The main difference
Near-identical note list, differs in proportion
What they share
Every one of its 2 notes is in the original, including Citrus, Musk
The main difference
Without bitter orange
What they share
Shares 1 of its 2 notes, including Musk
The main difference
Adds citrus, drops bergamot and mandarin
What they share
Shares 1 of its 2 notes, including Musk
The main difference
Adds citrus, drops bergamot and lemon
What they share
Shares 1 of its 2 notes, including Musk
The main difference
Adds citrus, drops bergamot and galbanum
What they share
Shares 1 of its 2 notes, including Musk
The main difference
Adds citrus, drops lemon and petitgrain
What they share
Shares 1 of its 2 notes, including Musk
The main difference
Adds citrus, drops lavender and lemon
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 The Body Shop. Match scores are our estimate of how alike two perfumes smell, calculated from their published notes, not a measurement. How we score similarity.