Is Maison Alhambra Luxe Emerald a dupe of Bond No. 9 Greenwich Village?
Greenwich Village EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2019 | Year | 2025 |
| ££££ | Price Tier | £ |
Luxe Emerald EDP
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Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Greenwich Village
- Luxe Emerald
- in both
Tap a note to light it in both. A+B means both have it
Which Should You Buy?
This one's a divisive enigma. Some rave about its fresh, fruity sophistication, calling it a summer BR540. Others recoil from a 'plastic' or 'chemical' note, leaving it a love-it-or-hate-it affair. Try it first, then decide if it's your kind of magic or just a headache waiting to happen.
A fresh floral that leans feminine, Luxe Emerald is a vibrant dupe that punches above its weight. Just be aware of a potentially 'stinky' note in the opening - give it time to settle if you experience it.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Peony
35%
vs
50%
Water Lily
38%
Litchi
36%
Jasmine
27%
Blackcurrant
27%
Ambroxan
23%
Praline
21%
Musk
21%
Peach
19%
Vanilla
18%
Tangerine
18%
Oakmoss
16%
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 Brands do not publish formulations.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 and fruity profile with moderate sillage makes it great for casual wear and dates, but some find the sweetness cloying, reducing its versatility for formal or office settings. Performance is debated, but many report good longevity for a light scent, making it suitable for active casual outings.
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Its fresh floral and fruity accords make Luxe Emerald suitable for casual daytime wear, particularly in spring and summer. While not overly formal, its elegance can work for dates, but its potential to project strongly after drying down means it could be cloying for office use.
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 1 of its 4 notes, including Peony
Adds apple and grapefruit, drops ambroxan and blackcurrant
Where to buy
Pick a size. The two cheapest offers, then the rest.
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