Is Perfume Parlour Borough a dupe of Bond No. 9 Brooklyn?
Brooklyn EDT
| EDT | Concentration | EDP |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2008 | Year | 2009 |
| ££££ | Price Tier | £ |
Borough EDP
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Brooklyn
- Borough
- in both
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Which Should You Buy?
This one's a proper head-scratcher. Gorgeous, fresh, and sophisticated on paper, but the performance is shocking for most. If you're lucky enough to have it last, you'll love it, but for many, it's a fleeting whisper that vanishes quicker than a free bar tab.
Borough is Perfume Parlour's version of Bond No.9's Brooklyn, a fresh woody-aromatic often described as smelling like gin and juice. The dupe lands that zesty grapefruit-and-gin character over dry woods, though the budget oil renders Brooklyn's crisp, biting freshness a little softer and shorter.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
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Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Its fresh, aromatic character makes it highly suitable for everyday wear, including the office and casual outings, as it won't offend. However, its often-mentioned poor longevity and projection mean it might struggle to make an impact in formal settings or on a lively date, despite its sophisticated scent profile, reserving it for more intimate encounters instead.
Seasons
The zesty grapefruit and aromatic greens are at their best in spring and summer, with enough woody backbone for autumn.
Occasions
Its fresh, clean and unobtrusive woody-aromatic character suits casual days, the office and daytime dates more than formal evenings.
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 8 of its 9 notes, including Guaiac Wood, Cypress, Geranium
Adds gin
Where to buy
Pick a size. The two cheapest offers, then the rest.
Borough EDP
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Import charges may apply
These shops are outside the United States. How import charges work
Import charges may apply
These shops are outside the United States. How import charges work
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