Fragrances inspired by Mango Skin Eau de Parfum
The original
Mango Skin
Vilhelm Parfumerie
The two side by side
Our verdict
Editor reviewedOur verdict
While both fragrances aim for a tropical mango experience, Mango Skin offers a smoother, more refined blend with higher-quality ingredients, justifying its mid-tier price.
What they share
Every one of its 8 notes is in the original, including Lotus, Iris, Jasmine
The main difference
Near-identical note list, differs in proportion
Choose Mango Punch when
You're on a tight budget and love mango.
What they share
Every one of its 8 notes is in the original, including Lotus, Iris, Jasmine
The main difference
Near-identical note list, differs in proportion
Our verdict
Mango Skin and Ajayeb Dubai Portrait both aim for a tropical mango vibe, but diverge significantly in execution.
What they share
Shares 2 of its 9 notes, including Jasmine, Mango
The main difference
Adds amber and lemon, drops blackberry and iris
Choose Ajayeb Dubai Portrait when
You enjoy unique, challenging scents.
What they share
Every one of its 8 notes is in the original, including Lotus, Iris, Jasmine
The main difference
Near-identical note list, differs in proportion
What they share
Shares 4 of its 13 notes, including Lotus, Jasmine, Vanilla
The main difference
Adds amber and blackcurrant, drops blackberry and iris
What they share
Shares 5 of its 14 notes, including Iris, Jasmine, Vanilla
The main difference
Adds cherry and lily, drops lotus and mango
What they share
Shares 3 of its 11 notes, including Jasmine, Vanilla, Patchouli
The main difference
Adds blackcurrant and gardenia, drops blackberry and iris
What they share
Shares 2 of its 10 notes, including Vanilla, Patchouli
The main difference
Adds lemon and lily of the valley, drops blackberry and iris
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 Vilhelm Parfumerie. Match scores are our estimate of how alike two perfumes smell, calculated from their published notes, not a measurement. How we score similarity.