Fragrances inspired by Grey Vetiver Eau de Parfum
The original
Grey Vetiver
Tom Ford
The two side by side
Our verdict
Editor reviewedWhat they share
Shares 8 of its 10 notes, including Grapefruit, Vetiver, Oakmoss
The main difference
Adds orange blossom and sage, drops basil and bergamot
What they share
Shares 2 of its 10 notes, including Vetiver, Nutmeg
The main difference
Adds allspice and amber, drops ambroxan and bergamot
Our verdict
The key difference between Grey Vetiver Eau de Parfum by Tom Ford and Zara's Vetiver Pamplemousse lies in sophistication and performance: Tom Ford offers a richer, more refined vetiver anchored by...
What they share
Shares 2 of its 10 notes, including Grapefruit, Vetiver
The main difference
Adds allspice and amber, drops mandarin
Choose Vetiver Pamplemousse when
You want premium quality and long-lasting scent.
What they share
Shares 1 of its 10 notes, including Vetiver
The main difference
Adds allspice and amber, drops cedar and hay
What they share
Every one of its 10 notes is in the original, including Vetiver, Woody Notes, Oakmoss
The main difference
Near-identical note list, differs in proportion
What they share
Shares 8 of its 9 notes, including Vetiver, Oakmoss, Allspice
The main difference
Adds amberwood, drops amber and woody notes
What they share
Shares 3 of its 10 notes, including Vetiver, Woody Notes, Grapefruit
The main difference
Adds apple and bitter orange, drops allspice and amber
What they share
Shares 7 of its 9 notes, including Vetiver, Oakmoss, Orange Blossom
The main difference
Adds amberwood and musk, drops allspice and amber
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.
The full method, and what to look for in a dupe. Prices are UK retail and change often. Check before buying.
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.