Is Zakat Z25 a dupe of Bond No. 9 Bleecker Street?
Bleecker Street EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2005 | Year | 2023 |
| £££££ | Price Tier | ££ |
Z25 EDP
Bleecker Street (A) and Z25 (B) are strikingly similar, sharing almost identical DNA. The crucial difference lies in the price point. Bleecker Street, an ultra-luxury fragrance, offers a unique, albeit sometimes controversial, green-fruity experience. Z25, a premium alternative, delivers a comparable scent profile at a fraction of the cost. If budget isn't a concern and you seek the prestige of the original, go for Bleecker Street. However, Z25 presents an excellent option if you desire the Bleecker Street experience without the ultra-luxury price tag.
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Bleecker Street
- Z25
- in both
Tap a note to light it in both. A+B means both have it
Which Should You Buy?
- You want the original Bleecker Street experience.
- You appreciate the prestige of a Bond No. 9 fragrance.
- Price is not a significant factor in your decision.
- You want a Bleecker Street-like scent on a budget.
- You prefer a more affordable alternative.
- Subtle differences in the blend are unimportant.
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 direct Bleecker Street interpretation centred on the same violet leaf and blueberry opening with thyme and cassis, settling into the cedar-cinnamon heart and caramel-vanilla close that defines the original.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Cedar
41%
vs
31%
Jasmine
29%
vs
27%
Violet Leaf
29%
vs
22%
Cinnamon
29%
vs
22%
Blueberry
29%
vs
20%
Oakmoss
22%
vs
11%
Blackcurrant
22%
vs
18%
Suede
19%
vs
14%
Thyme
19%
vs
14%
Patchouli
15%
vs
13%
Amber
14%
vs
12%
Vanilla
14%
vs
19%
Caramel
13%
vs
17%
Cedar
41%
vs
31%
Jasmine
29%
vs
27%
Cinnamon
29%
vs
22%
Lily of the Valley
19%
Oakmoss
22%
vs
11%
Suede
19%
vs
14%
Patchouli
15%
vs
13%
Amber
14%
vs
12%
Vanilla
14%
vs
19%
Caramel
13%
vs
17%
Musk
10%
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 Brands do not publish formulations.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
The blueberry-violet leaf opening reads brightest in spring; cedar-vanilla close gives autumn legs, and the unisex profile carries summer with the herbal thyme lift balancing the sweet finish.
Occasions
Mass-pleasing unisex fruit-woody profile is a confident casual and date pick; clean enough for office days, sweetness reads too playful for formal corporate.
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 13 of its 17 notes, including Jasmine, Blueberry, Suede
Adds bergamot and lemon
Where to buy
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