Fragrances inspired by Violet Blonde Eau de Parfum
The original
Violet Blonde
Tom Ford
The two side by side
How it unfolds
Notes
- Violet Blonde
- Light Purple
- in both
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Our verdict
Editor reviewedWhat they share
Every one of its 9 notes is in the original, including Mandarin, Suede, Musk
The main difference
Without benzoin
What they share
Every one of its 9 notes is in the original, including Mandarin, Musk, Jasmine
The main difference
Without suede
What they share
Shares 5 of its 10 notes, including Suede, Jasmine, Iris
The main difference
Adds amber and grapefruit, drops benzoin and mandarin
What they share
Shares 4 of its 12 notes, including Musk, Jasmine, Iris
The main difference
Adds aldehydes and ambroxan, drops benzoin and cedar
What they share
Shares 5 of its 12 notes, including Musk, Jasmine, Iris
The main difference
Adds amber and carrot seeds, drops cedar and mandarin
What they share
Shares 3 of its 11 notes, including Musk, Iris, Vetiver
The main difference
Adds cashmere wood and freesia, drops benzoin and cedar
What they share
Shares 2 of its 6 notes, including Iris, Violet Leaf
The main difference
Adds ambergris and lemon verbena, drops benzoin and cedar
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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