Is Armaf The Warrior a dupe of Bond No. 9 I Love New York for All?
I Love New York for All EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| U | Gender | M |
| 2011 | Year | - |
| $$$$ | Price Tier | $ |
The Warrior EDP
I Love New York for All and The Warrior share woody and fresh spicy elements, but diverge significantly. I Love New York is a gourmand bomb, delivering strong cocoa and coffee notes, potentially with a savory edge. The Warrior, in stark contrast, is a fresh, clean 'blue' fragrance, safe and understated. The key difference lies in their profiles: gourmand vs. fresh. If you want to make a statement, go with Bond No. 9. If you prefer an affordable, versatile, and inoffensive daily scent, Armaf is the better choice.
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- I Love New York for All
- The Warrior
- in both
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Which Should You Buy?
- You love bold, gourmand fragrances.
- You want a unique and memorable scent.
- You enjoy cocoa and coffee notes in perfume.
- You don't mind taking risks with your fragrance.
- You prefer fresh, clean, and versatile scents.
- You want an affordable daily fragrance.
- You want a safe and inoffensive office scent.
- You prefer understated fragrances.
This gourmand is a true love-it-or-hate-it affair. Expect warm, sweet cocoa and coffee, but be warned: some unlucky souls get a decidedly savoury, even meaty, note. Test before you invest, or risk smelling like a spiced sausage.
The Warrior is a fresh, understated 'blue' fragrance: citrus, pink pepper and vetiver, with grapefruit and cedar in the heart. Budget-friendly and dependable for work in summer, with modest staying power.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Vanilla
11% share of the perfume
Patchouli
11% share of the perfume
Woody Notes
10% share of the perfume
Leather
9% share of the perfume
Sandalwood
7% share of the perfume
Sandalwood
7%
vs
8%
Coffee
14% share of the perfume
Cacao Pod
13% share of the perfume
Vanilla
11% share of the perfume
Patchouli
11% share of the perfume
Woody Notes
10% share of the perfume
Leather
9% share of the perfume
Marron Glace
8% share of the perfume
Pepper
8% share of the perfume
Bergamot
5% share of the perfume
Lily of the Valley
4% share of the perfume
Pepper
8% share of the perfume
Bergamot
5% share of the perfume
Lily of the Valley
4% share of the perfume
Coffee
14% share of the perfume
Cacao Pod
13% share of the perfume
Marron Glace
8% share of the perfume
Sandalwood
7%
vs
8%
Vanilla
11% share of the perfume
Patchouli
11% share of the perfume
Woody Notes
10% share of the perfume
Leather
9% share of the perfume
Note weights are our estimate from each note's place in the pyramid, not the share of the formula. Brands do not publish formulations.
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.
Occasions
Its potent projection and inherent sweetness make it too distracting for the office and entirely unsuitable for sport. However, its cozy, sensual, and long-lasting nature makes it a fantastic choice for dates and casual outings, particularly in colder weather.
Seasons
A summer scent - airy and clear, designed for hot weather.
Occasions
Its low to average sillage and fresh, inoffensive aroma make it ideal for the office. For casual wear and light sport activities, the citrus and fresh spicy accords are fitting, but it lacks the depth for formal events or romantic dates.
Similarity Breakdown
Our estimate of how alike these two fragrances smell, calculated from their published notes. It is a position on our scale, not a measured percentage of shared smell.
Shares 1 of its 11 notes, including Sandalwood
Adds bergamot and cacao pod, drops cedar and citrus
Where to buy
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