Fragrances inspired by Accento Eau de Parfum

The original Accento Xerjoff
Inspired by Rabab Gems Zimaya

The two side by side

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Our verdict

Editor reviewed

Our verdict

Accento and Rabab Gems share a very similar profile, but the key difference lies in price and perceived quality.

What they share

Every one of its 10 notes is in the original, including Hyacinth, Musk, Amber

The main difference

Near-identical note list, differs in proportion

Choose Rabab Gems when

You want a similar scent for a fraction of the cost.

Our verdict

Accento (Xerjoff) and Philos Centro (Maison Alhambra) share incredible similarities, but the key difference lies in price and perceived quality.

What they share

Every one of its 10 notes is in the original, including Hyacinth, Musk, Amber

The main difference

Near-identical note list, differs in proportion

Choose Philos Centro when

You want a great scent on a tight budget.

What they share

Shares 5 of its 10 notes, including Vanilla, Pineapple, Jasmine

The main difference

Adds hyacinth and iris, drops bergamot and cinnamon

What they share

Every one of its 10 notes is in the original, including Hyacinth, Musk, Amber

The main difference

Near-identical note list, differs in proportion

What they share

Every one of its 10 notes is in the original, including Hyacinth, Musk, Amber

The main difference

Near-identical note list, differs in proportion

What they share

Shares 9 of its 10 notes, including Hyacinth, Musk, Jasmine

The main difference

Adds lemon, drops amber

What they share

Shares 7 of its 17 notes, including Musk, Jasmine, Iris

The main difference

Adds bergamot and cedar, drops amber and hyacinth

What they share

Shares 9 of its 10 notes, including Hyacinth, Musk, Amber

The main difference

Adds lemon, drops vanilla

Scent profile

Accento EDP the original Rabab Gems 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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