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Bond No. 9 Perfume Eau de Parfum bottle Bond No. 9 Perfume EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
U Gender M
2009 Year -
££££ Price Tier ££
Bean XXV Eau de Parfum bottle Bean XXV EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Bond No. 9 Perfume EDP
This one's a divisive affair for your nose, a love-it-or-hate-it kind of scent. Many report a 'screechy' synthetic quality and a strong resemblance to Davidoff Cool Water, while others find it a sophisticated, long-lasting rose oud.
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Our Verdict - Bean XXV EDP
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Le Labo - Tonka 25. Built around Atlas Cedar, Orange Blossom, Styrax, it offers the character of the original at a budget price - a wallet-friendly alternative for fans of Le Labo - Tonka 25.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Bond No. 9 Perfume EDP
Bean XXV EDP

Notes

Only in Bond No. 9 Perfume
Rose 53% Oud 47%
Shared Notes
Tonka Bean 100% vs 22%
Shared Notes
Musk 100% vs 55%
Only in Bean XXV
Vanilla 45%

Accords

Bond No. 9 Perfume Bean XXV
100%
Musky
88%
Rose
82%
Oud
Woody
70%
65%
Powdery
56%
Vanilla
52%
Sweet
50%
48%
Amber
47%
Floral
100%
88%
Oud
82%
70%
65%
56%
Sweet shared
52%
50%
48%
47%

Performance

Bond No. 9 Perfume Bean XXV
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Strong
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Bond No. 9 Perfume

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Summer

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Casual
Also Works:
Date Formal

Given its strong projection and divisive nature, it might be too overwhelming for a conservative office setting. However, its perceived sophistication and longevity make it suitable for casual wear or an evening date. The clean, musky character could work for some formal events, though its synthetic edge might put others off.

Bean XXV

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

Reach for it across autumn and winter, where the woody signature sits most naturally; outside those months its softer projection thins out faster.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Office Casual

This one suits evening and daily settings; the easy, cosy character keeps it versatile for formal rotation too.

Similarity Breakdown

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
88%
Key Similarities

Both share Musk, Tonka Bean notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Bond No. 9 Perfume EDP
Bean XXV EDP
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