Fragrances inspired by I Eau de Parfum
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Our verdict
Editor reviewedOur verdict
I by WIDIAN and Bois de Bois share woody and aromatic facets, yet diverge significantly in price and perceived quality.
What they share
Similar overall composition based on olfactory analysis
The main difference
Adds basil and mint, drops cardamom and cedar
Choose Bois de Bois when
You want a budget-friendly alternative.
What they share
Shares 2 of its 5 notes, including Musk, Cedar
The main difference
Adds amber and leather, drops cardamom and cinnamon
What they share
Shares 3 of its 7 notes, including Musk, Sandalwood, Cinnamon
The main difference
Adds cardamom and cedar, drops ambroxan and georgywood
What they share
Shares 3 of its 5 notes, including Musk, Cardamom, Cinnamon
The main difference
Adds pepper and woody notes, drops cedar and cypress
What they share
Shares 3 of its 6 notes, including Musk, Cedar, Cardamom
The main difference
Adds ebony and nutmeg, drops cinnamon and cypress
What they share
Shares 4 of its 8 notes, including Sandalwood, Musk, Cedar
The main difference
Adds amber and bergamot, drops cardamom and cypress
What they share
Shares 2 of its 7 notes, including Cedar, Sandalwood
The main difference
Adds cardamom and cinnamon, drops amber and spicy notes
What they share
Shares 3 of its 8 notes, including Musk, Cedar, Cardamom
The main difference
Adds amber and pepper, drops cinnamon and cypress
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 WIDIAN. Match scores are our estimate of how alike two perfumes smell, calculated from their published notes, not a measurement. How we score similarity.