Fragrances inspired by Pikovaya Dama Eau de Parfum

The original Pikovaya Dama Xerjoff

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ScentArt fingerprint for Pikovaya Dama
ScentArt fingerprint for Queen’s Veil
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Our verdict

Editor reviewed

What they share

Every one of its 14 notes is in the original, including Nutmeg, Musk, Coriander

The main difference

Near-identical note list, differs in proportion

What they share

Shares 6 of its 13 notes, including Musk, Vanilla, Bergamot

The main difference

Adds benzoin and castoreum, drops aldehydes and cedar

What they share

Shares 5 of its 13 notes, including Musk, Incense, Bergamot

The main difference

Adds amber and balsam, drops aldehydes and cedar

What they share

Shares 6 of its 9 notes, including Musk, Coriander, Vanilla

The main difference

Adds clove and mandarin, drops cedar and incense

What they share

Shares 9 of its 18 notes, including Musk, Vanilla, Bergamot

The main difference

Adds amber and benzoin, drops coriander and incense

What they share

Shares 7 of its 11 notes, including Musk, Vanilla, Bergamot

The main difference

Adds ambergris and lemon blossom, drops aldehydes and coriander

What they share

Shares 8 of its 13 notes, including Musk, Incense, Bergamot

The main difference

Adds amber and angelica, drops coriander and lemon

What they share

Shares 6 of its 14 notes, including Rose, Musk, Patchouli

The main difference

Adds cedar and coriander, drops akigalawood and freesia

Scent profile

Pikovaya Dama EDP the original Queen’s Veil 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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