Fragrances inspired by No 4 Eau de Parfum
The original
No 4
Thomas Kosmala
The two side by side
Our verdict
Editor reviewedWhat they share
Similar overall composition based on olfactory analysis
The main difference
Adds ambroxan and jasmine, drops amber and bergamot
What they share
Shares 8 of its 10 notes, including Bergamot, Lemon, Vetiver
The main difference
Adds iris and sandalwood
What they share
Shares 7 of its 10 notes, including Bergamot, Lemon, Cedar
The main difference
Adds amber and cardamom, drops ginger and grapefruit
What they share
Shares 7 of its 10 notes, including Bergamot, Lemon, Pink Pepper
The main difference
Adds amber and cardamom, drops ginger and grapefruit
What they share
Shares 7 of its 10 notes, including Vetiver, Sandalwood, Patchouli
The main difference
Adds amber and cardamom, drops ginger and grapefruit
What they share
Shares 6 of its 10 notes, including Bergamot, Cardamom, Amber
The main difference
Adds iris and lemon, drops grapefruit and musk
What they share
Shares 5 of its 10 notes, including Patchouli, Bergamot, Lemon
The main difference
Adds amber and cardamom, drops ginger and lavender
What they share
Shares 7 of its 10 notes, including Sandalwood, Vetiver, Amber
The main difference
Adds iris and patchouli, drops pepper
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 Thomas Kosmala. Match scores are our estimate of how alike two perfumes smell, calculated from their published notes, not a measurement. How we score similarity.