Fragrances inspired by Mefisto Eau de Parfum

The original Mefisto Xerjoff

The two side by side

ScentArt fingerprint for Mefisto
ScentArt fingerprint for Casamorando Mafesto
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Our verdict

Editor reviewed

What they share

Every one of its 10 notes is in the original, including Musk, Grapefruit, Cedar

The main difference

Near-identical note list, differs in proportion

What they share

Every one of its 10 notes is in the original, including Musk, Grapefruit, Cedar

The main difference

Near-identical note list, differs in proportion

What they share

Shares 8 of its 9 notes, including Musk, Grapefruit, Cedar

The main difference

Adds neroli, drops lemon and sandalwood

What they share

Shares 9 of its 10 notes, including Musk, Grapefruit, Cedar

The main difference

Adds violet, drops sandalwood

What they share

Shares 6 of its 7 notes, including Musk, Grapefruit, Cedar

The main difference

Adds violet, drops amber and bergamot

What they share

Shares 4 of its 9 notes, including Musk, Cedar, Bergamot

The main difference

Adds ambergris and floral notes, drops amber and grapefruit

What they share

Shares 4 of its 5 notes, including Musk, Cedar, Bergamot

The main difference

Adds floral notes, drops amber and grapefruit

What they share

Shares 3 of its 7 notes, including Musk, Cedar, Lemon

The main difference

Adds floral notes and mandarin, drops amber and bergamot

Scent profile

Mefisto EDP the original Casamorando Mafesto 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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