Fragrances inspired by Black Violet Eau de Parfum
The original
Black Violet
Tom Ford
The two side by side
Our verdict
Editor reviewedWhat they share
Shares 2 of its 6 notes, including Violet, Bergamot
The main difference
Adds iris and lavender, drops citrus and fruity notes
What they share
Shares 2 of its 6 notes, including Violet, Woody Notes
The main difference
Adds lemon and peony, drops bergamot and citrus
What they share
Shares 3 of its 7 notes, including Fruity Notes, Citrus, Oakmoss
The main difference
Adds balsam and cedar, drops bergamot and violet
What they share
Shares 2 of its 5 notes, including Violet, Woody Notes
The main difference
Adds mandarin and rose, drops bergamot and citrus
What they share
Shares 3 of its 21 notes, including Violet, Bergamot, Oakmoss
The main difference
Adds amber and cedar, drops citrus and fruity notes
What they share
Shares 1 of its 6 notes, including Bergamot
The main difference
Adds akigalawood and berries, drops citrus and fruity notes
What they share
Shares 2 of its 9 notes, including Violet, Oakmoss
The main difference
Adds grapefruit and mandarin, drops bergamot and citrus
What they share
Shares 2 of its 9 notes, including Violet, Oakmoss
The main difference
Adds cedar and lemon, drops bergamot and citrus
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 Tom Ford. Match scores are our estimate of how alike two perfumes smell, calculated from their published notes, not a measurement. How we score similarity.