Fragrances inspired by Vera Wang Eau de Parfum

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Our verdict

Editor reviewed

What they share

Shares 3 of its 10 notes, including Mandarin, Rose, Gardenia

The main difference

Adds bergamot and iris, drops musk and stephanotis

What they share

Shares 5 of its 10 notes, including Lily, Lily of the Valley, Rose

The main difference

Adds gardenia and iris, drops amber and apple

What they share

Shares 5 of its 16 notes, including Mandarin, Sandalwood, Rose

The main difference

Adds apple blossom and blackcurrant, drops bergamot and gardenia

What they share

Shares 3 of its 10 notes, including Jasmine, Mandarin, Rose

The main difference

Adds bergamot and gardenia, drops orange blossom and patchouli

What they share

Shares 3 of its 10 notes, including Rose, Jasmine, Lily

The main difference

Adds caramel and citrus, drops bergamot and gardenia

What they share

Shares 4 of its 10 notes, including Rose, Jasmine, Bergamot

The main difference

Adds gardenia and iris, drops geranium and lemon

What they share

Shares 3 of its 9 notes, including Rose, Jasmine, Lily

The main difference

Adds citrus and honey, drops bergamot and gardenia

What they share

Shares 4 of its 6 notes, including Bergamot, Mandarin, Rose

The main difference

Adds cedar and musk, drops gardenia and iris

Scent profile

Vera Wang EDP the original Designer American For Women 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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