Fragrances inspired by V Eau de Toilette
The two side by side
Our verdict
Editor reviewedWhat they share
Shares 3 of its 9 notes, including Mandarin, Cedar, Sandalwood
The main difference
Adds ambergris and fig, drops basil and bergamot
What they share
Shares 3 of its 9 notes, including Cedar, Rose, Neroli
The main difference
Adds ambergris and fig, drops bergamot and orange blossom
What they share
Shares 2 of its 6 notes, including Cedar, Rose
The main difference
Adds bergamot and litchi, drops ambergris and fig
What they share
Shares 3 of its 9 notes, including Rose, Neroli, Cedar
The main difference
Adds ambergris and fig, drops bergamot and orange blossom
What they share
Shares 5 of its 8 notes, including Neroli, Sandalwood, Grapefruit
The main difference
Adds jasmine and pear, drops ambergris and fig
What they share
Shares 3 of its 9 notes, including Rose, Grapefruit, Freesia
The main difference
Adds ambergris and cedar, drops ambroxan and bergamot
What they share
Shares 5 of its 9 notes, including Rose, Grapefruit, Neroli
The main difference
Adds ambergris and fig, drops bergamot and honey
What they share
Shares 5 of its 9 notes, including Cedar, Rose, Grapefruit
The main difference
Adds ambergris and fig, drops bergamot and coriander
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 Valentino. Match scores are our estimate of how alike two perfumes smell, calculated from their published notes, not a measurement. How we score similarity.