Fragrances inspired by Ceylon Eau de Parfum

The original Ceylon Xerjoff

The two side by side

ScentArt fingerprint for Ceylon
ScentArt fingerprint for Indian Pearl
53%

Our verdict

Editor reviewed

What they share

Shares 6 of its 9 notes, including Jasmine, Honey, Musk

The main difference

Adds black tea and oud

What they share

Shares 5 of its 6 notes, including Musk, Amber, Bergamot

The main difference

Adds jasmine, drops labdanum

What they share

Every one of its 6 notes is in the original, including Musk, Amber, Bergamot

The main difference

Without benzoin and caramel

What they share

Shares 3 of its 4 notes, including Jasmine, Musk, Amber

The main difference

Adds rose, drops bergamot and honey

What they share

Shares 4 of its 18 notes, including Jasmine, Honey, Vanilla

The main difference

Adds heliotrope and hyacinth, drops amber and musk

What they share

Shares 5 of its 17 notes, including Jasmine, Honey, Amber

The main difference

Adds heliotrope and hyacinth, drops musk

What they share

Shares 4 of its 18 notes, including Jasmine, Honey, Vanilla

The main difference

Adds heliotrope and hyacinth, drops amber and musk

What they share

Shares 5 of its 12 notes, including Jasmine, Honey, Musk

The main difference

Adds angelica and benzoin, drops amber

Scent profile

Ceylon EDP the original Indian Pearl 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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