Is Perfume Parlour Deutsch Alley a dupe of Bond No. 9 Bleecker Street?

Bleecker Street EDP

Bond No. 9 by David Apel Original Favourite

Deutsch Alley EDP

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Bleecker Street Eau de Parfum bottle Bleecker Street EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
U Gender M
2005 Year -
£££££ Price Tier ££
Deutsch Alley Eau de Parfum bottle Deutsch Alley EDP
£137.70 from
50ml at Notino
Best value £1.93/ml (100ml)
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£11.00 from
30ml at Perfume Parlour
Best value £0.32/ml (100ml)
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Where they differ

Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Bleecker Street EDP
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.
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Our Verdict - Deutsch Alley EDP
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Bond No.9 Bleecker Street. Built around Blueberry, Caramel, Cinnamon, it offers the character of the original at a budget price - a wallet-friendly alternative for fans of Bond No.9 Bleecker Street.
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Scent Profile

How they compare
Bleecker Street EDP A Deutsch Alley EDP B
Where they part company by gap size

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Bleecker Street EDP
Deutsch Alley EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Cedar 41% vs 22%
Jasmine 29% vs 14%
Violet Leaf 29% vs 9%
Cinnamon 29% vs 15%
Blueberry 29% vs 18%
Oakmoss 22% vs 19%
Suede 19% vs 12%
Thyme 19% vs 11%
Patchouli 15% vs 17%
Amber 14% vs 26%
Vanilla 14% vs 14%
Caramel 13% vs 17%
Only in Bleecker Street
Blackcurrant 22%
Shared Notes
Jasmine 29% vs 14%
Cinnamon 29% vs 15%
Shared Notes
Oakmoss 22% vs 19%
Patchouli 15% vs 17%
Amber 14% vs 26%
Vanilla 14% vs 14%
Only in Bleecker Street
Suede 20% Caramel 14%
Only in Deutsch Alley
Cedar 23%

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 Brands do not publish formulations.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

Bleecker Street Deutsch Alley
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Bleecker Street

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Autumn

A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual Sport
Also Works:
Office

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.

Deutsch Alley

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

Best in autumn and winter - the woody, fruity profile suits those conditions, while extremes of heat or cold flatten the dupe's lighter composition.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Office Casual

Keep it for evening and daily - the woody accord gives presence while the gentle projection keeps it crowd-friendly.

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.

Overall scent match
82%
Key Similarities

Every one of its 12 notes is in the original, including Jasmine, Blueberry, Suede

Key Differences

Without blackcurrant

Where to buy

Bleecker Street EDP
Deutsch Alley EDP
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