Fragrances inspired by Italica Eau de Parfum

The original Italica Xerjoff
Inspired by Slanted Perfume Parlour

The two side by side

ScentArt fingerprint for Italica
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Our verdict

Editor reviewed

What they share

Shares 7 of its 8 notes, including Milk, Sandalwood, Musk

The main difference

Adds cedar

What they share

Shares 7 of its 8 notes, including Milk, Sandalwood, Musk

The main difference

Adds cedar

What they share

Shares 6 of its 7 notes, including Milk, Sandalwood, Musk

The main difference

Adds amber, drops saffron

What they share

Shares 2 of its 7 notes, including Almond, Milk

The main difference

Adds musk and saffron, drops biscuit and caramel

Our verdict

Both Italica and Voux Patisserie offer a gourmand experience, however Italica leans heavily into an intense almond and milk profile, while Voux Patisserie presents a more buttery, spicy warmth.

What they share

Shares 3 of its 7 notes, including Sandalwood, Saffron, Vanilla

The main difference

Adds almond and milk, drops apple and cardamom

Choose Voux Patisserie when

You enjoy a warmer, spicier gourmand fragrance.

What they share

Shares 1 of its 7 notes, including Musk

The main difference

Adds almond and milk, drops bergamot and cedar

What they share

Shares 4 of its 6 notes, including Sandalwood, Musk, Almond

The main difference

Adds brown sugar and butter, drops milk and saffron

What they share

Shares 5 of its 7 notes, including Almond, Milk, Sandalwood

The main difference

Adds saffron and toffee, drops cedar and clean musk

Scent profile

Italica EDP the original Slanted 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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