Alternatives
Perfumes that smell like Eau des Merveilles
Eau des Merveilles by Hermès (2004) is built around Orange, Elemi, Lemon, Amber. Here are the ten perfumes in our encyclopedia that come closest, with what each one shares and what sets it apart.
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Guerlain · 2004
L'Instant de Guerlain pour Homme
Shared notes: Lemon, Pepper, Elemi. What differs: Star Anise, Bergamot, Black Tea. Same family (Woody Oriental). Positioned as Masculine.
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Paco Rabanne · 1999
Ultraviolet
Shared notes: Pepper, Violet, Amber, Cedar. What differs: Pimento, Almond, Coriander. Same family (Woody Oriental).
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Guess · 2011
Seductive Homme
Shared notes: Pink Pepper, Violet, Vetiver, Amber. What differs: Cardamom, Mandarin, Orchid. Same family (Woody Oriental). Positioned as Masculine.
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Diesel · 2009
Only The Brave
Shared notes: Lemon, Violet, Cedar, Amber. What differs: Mandarin, Coriander, Lavender. Same family (Woody Oriental). Positioned as Masculine.
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Dior · 2021
Dior Homme Sport
Shared notes: Lemon, Elemi, Pink Pepper, Amber. What differs: Bergamot, Aldehydes, Incense. Positioned as Masculine.
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Guess · 2013
Guess Night
Shared notes: Pepper, Elemi, Cedar, Vetiver. What differs: Grapefruit, Geranium, Black Vanilla. Positioned as Masculine.
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Chanel · 2008
Allure Homme Édition Blanche
Shared notes: Lemon, Pink Pepper, Pepper, Cedar, Vetiver. What differs: Bergamot, Ginger, Sandalwood. Positioned as Masculine.
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Balenciaga · 2010
Balenciaga Paris
Shared notes: Pink Pepper, Violet, Cedar, Vetiver, Oakmoss. What differs: Violet Leaf, Carnation, Patchouli.
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Cartier · 1998
Déclaration
Shared notes: Pepper, Cedar, Vetiver, Amber, Oakmoss. What differs: Bitter Orange, Birch, Artemisia. Positioned as Masculine.
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Chloé · 2012
L'Eau de Chloé
Shared notes: Lemon, Violet, Cedar, Oakmoss, Amber. What differs: Peach, Aldehydes, Bergamot.
Frequently asked questions
Which perfume smells most like Eau des Merveilles?
Based on our analysis of fragrance pyramids, L'Instant de Guerlain pour Homme by Guerlain is the closest: it shares 3 notes with Eau des Merveilles, including Lemon, Pepper, Elemi.
What is an alternative to Eau des Merveilles from another house?
L'Instant de Guerlain pour Homme (Guerlain, 2004) picks up Lemon, Pepper, Elemi in a different interpretation.
How is this ranking built?
We compare the top, heart and base notes of every perfume. Rare notes weigh more than very common ones like musk or bergamot; olfactory family and gender refine the score. Nothing replaces trying it on skin.