Fragrances inspired by London Eau de Parfum

The original London WIDIAN
Inspired by London Scentleys

The two side by side

ScentArt fingerprint for London
ScentArt fingerprint for London
84%

Our verdict

Editor reviewed

What they share

Shares 6 of its 9 notes, including Musk, Amber, Vanilla

The main difference

Adds cypress and oud

What they share

Shares 6 of its 9 notes, including Musk, Amber, Vanilla

The main difference

Adds cypress and oud

What they share

Shares 4 of its 9 notes, including Musk, Leather, Lily of the Valley

The main difference

Adds apricot and cotton candy, drops amber and vanilla

What they share

Shares 4 of its 17 notes, including Musk, Amber, Vanilla

The main difference

Adds blackcurrant and caramel, drops leather and lily of the valley

What they share

Shares 4 of its 10 notes, including Musk, Amber, Vanilla

The main difference

Adds blackberry and blackcurrant, drops leather and lily of the valley

What they share

Shares 5 of its 12 notes, including Musk, Amber, Leather

The main difference

Adds apple and cardamom, drops vanilla

What they share

Shares 5 of its 14 notes, including Musk, Amber, Vanilla

The main difference

Adds caramel and coffee, drops raspberry

What they share

Shares 3 of its 10 notes, including Musk, Amber, Vanilla

The main difference

Adds blackberry and jasmine, drops leather and lily of the valley

Scent profile

London EDP the original London Extrait 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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