Fragrances inspired by Nero Oudh Extrait

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Our verdict

Editor reviewed

What they share

Shares 11 of its 15 notes, including Ylang-Ylang, Violet, Magnolia

The main difference

Adds balsam and cypriol oil or nagarmotha

What they share

Shares 6 of its 8 notes, including Patchouli, Rose, Saffron

The main difference

Adds amber and sandalwood, drops ambergris and balsam

What they share

Shares 5 of its 9 notes, including Patchouli, Rose, Saffron

The main difference

Adds amber and leather, drops ambergris and balsam

What they share

Shares 5 of its 11 notes, including Patchouli, Rose, Saffron

The main difference

Adds amber and cardamom, drops ambergris and balsam

What they share

Shares 3 of its 11 notes, including Rose, Saffron, Oud

The main difference

Adds amber and amyris, drops ambergris and balsam

What they share

Shares 6 of its 7 notes, including Patchouli, Rose, Saffron

The main difference

Adds amber, drops ambergris and balsam

What they share

Shares 8 of its 15 notes, including Cedar, Oud, Patchouli

The main difference

Adds ambergris and balsam, drops labdanum and orange blossom

What they share

Shares 6 of its 14 notes, including Patchouli, Rose, Saffron

The main difference

Adds amber and coriander, drops ambergris and balsam

Scent profile

Nero Oudh Extrait the original Wood Emperor 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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