Fragrances inspired by Opera Eau de Parfum
The two side by side
Our verdict
Editor reviewedOur verdict
While both share similar notes, Opera boasts higher quality ingredients and a more refined blend, justifying its higher price.
What they share
Every one of its 11 notes is in the original, including Leather, Fruity Notes, Musk
The main difference
Near-identical note list, differs in proportion
Choose Philos Opus Noir when
You prefer a darker, more intense leather scent.
What they share
Every one of its 11 notes is in the original, including Leather, Fruity Notes, Musk
The main difference
Near-identical note list, differs in proportion
What they share
Shares 5 of its 11 notes, including Rose, Musk, Amber
The main difference
Adds fruity notes and leather, drops clove and frankincense
What they share
Shares 5 of its 17 notes, including Musk, Amber, Cedar
The main difference
Adds clove and frankincense, drops fruity notes and leather
What they share
Shares 5 of its 17 notes, including Musk, Amber, Cedar
The main difference
Adds clove and frankincense, drops fruity notes and leather
What they share
Shares 3 of its 7 notes, including Amber, Patchouli, Rose
The main difference
Adds orange blossom and oud, drops cedar and fruity notes
What they share
Shares 3 of its 11 notes, including Cedar, Amber, Patchouli
The main difference
Adds fruity notes and leather, drops amberwood and apricot
What they share
Shares 2 of its 11 notes, including Amber, Patchouli
The main difference
Adds cedar and fruity notes, drops bergamot and blackcurrant
Scent profile
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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Inspired-by fragrances. Not affiliated with, endorsed by or produced by Xerjoff. Match scores are our estimate of how alike two perfumes smell, calculated from their published notes, not a measurement. How we score similarity.