Fragrances inspired by Starlight Eau de Parfum

The original Starlight Xerjoff

The two side by side

ScentArt fingerprint for Starlight
ScentArt fingerprint for Light Emission
93%

Our verdict

Editor reviewed

What they share

Every one of its 7 notes is in the original, including Cedar, Amber, Cardamom

The main difference

Near-identical note list, differs in proportion

What they share

Shares 1 of its 3 notes, including Amber

The main difference

Adds sandalwood and spicy notes, drops almond and bergamot

What they share

Shares 3 of its 9 notes, including Cardamom, Cinnamon, Clove

The main difference

Adds amberwood and davana, drops almond and amber

What they share

Shares 3 of its 10 notes, including Cedar, Amber, Cinnamon

The main difference

Adds frankincense and leather, drops almond and bergamot

What they share

Shares 4 of its 8 notes, including Cedar, Amber, Cinnamon

The main difference

Adds ginger and oud, drops almond and bergamot

What they share

Shares 3 of its 10 notes, including Amber, Cardamom, Cinnamon

The main difference

Adds allspice and benzoin, drops almond and bergamot

What they share

Shares 3 of its 12 notes, including Amber, Cinnamon, Clove

The main difference

Adds ginger and grapefruit, drops almond and bergamot

What they share

Shares 3 of its 8 notes, including Cedar, Amber, Cinnamon

The main difference

Adds citrus and coffee, drops almond and bergamot

Scent profile

Starlight EDP the original Light Emission 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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