Is Oakcha Busker Nuit a dupe of Bond No. 9 Bleecker Street?
Bleecker Street EDP
| EDP | Concentration | Extrait |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2005 | Year | - |
| £££££ | Price Tier | ££ |
Busker Nuit Extrait
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Bleecker Street
- Busker Nuit
- in both
Tap a note to light it in both. A+B means both have it
Which Should You Buy?
This one is a divisive but celebrated green-fruity freshie. Some find it a masterful, unique blend perfect for spring, while others dismiss it as synthetic, weak, and wildly overpriced. Many highlight the green, violet leaf, and blueberry notes, with a recurring comparison to certain Creed fragrances.
A divisive scent that kicks off with a challenging burnt rubber shock, Busker Nuit quickly settles into a dark, leathery, green bubble. It's a confident, if slightly cloying, autumn evening statement. Not for the faint-hearted.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Cedar
41%
vs
27%
Jasmine
29%
vs
37%
Violet Leaf
29%
vs
22%
Cinnamon
29%
vs
34%
Blueberry
29%
vs
29%
Oakmoss
22%
vs
14%
Blackcurrant
22%
vs
15%
Suede
19%
vs
15%
Thyme
19%
vs
31%
Patchouli
15%
vs
15%
Amber
14%
vs
20%
Vanilla
14%
vs
14%
Caramel
13%
vs
20%
Oakmoss
22%
vs
14%
Suede
19%
vs
15%
Patchouli
15%
vs
15%
Amber
14%
vs
20%
Vanilla
14%
vs
14%
Caramel
13%
vs
20%
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 Brands do not publish formulations.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 warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.
Occasions
Its fresh, clean profile makes it suitable for casual and sport settings, with some finding it versatile enough for dates. However, its often-reported moderate projection and sillage, combined with its distinct green and blueberry character, make it less ideal for formal events or a quiet office.
Seasons
Built for the cooler edges of the year - autumn and spring pair best.
Occasions
Its moderate projection makes it somewhat versatile, but the strong leather and darker, almost gothic notes lean it away from typical office wear. It's well-suited for a casual evening out or a date where you want to make a distinct impression.
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.
Every one of its 13 notes is in the original, including Jasmine, Blueberry, Suede
Near-identical note list, differs in proportion
Where to buy
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