Is Maison Alhambra Luxe Journey a dupe of Bond No. 9 Greenwich Village?
Greenwich Village EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2019 | Year | 2024 |
| ££££ | Price Tier | £ |
Luxe Journey EDP
Greenwich Village (Bond No. 9) and Luxe Journey (Maison Alhambra) share floral, musky, and powdery qualities, but their overall experience differs significantly. Greenwich Village leans towards a fresh, fruity sophistication, while Luxe Journey has a darker, oakmoss-centered profile. Both are considered divisive. Greenwich Village is pricier and may be considered safer than Luxe Journey, which is a bolder, budget-friendly option. Sampling is highly recommended for both due to their potentially polarizing nature.
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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 Journey
- in both
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Which Should You Buy?
- You prefer a brighter, fresher, and more fruity fragrance.
- You like a touch of sweetness without heavy darkness.
- You are willing to invest in a more established brand.
- You want a fragrance that's generally 'safer' and less challenging.
- You enjoy oakmoss and darker, earthier fragrances.
- You are on a budget and want a similar vibe for less.
- You like bold and challenging scent profiles.
- You want to stand out with a more unique fragrance.
Juicy and watery, a fruity-floral for warm days and light evenings. Litchi and peach lead, water lily keeps it cool, and a praline and vanilla base adds a soft sweetness.
Litchi and mandarin open onto jasmine, peony and lily, then fall into praline, vanilla and a mossy musk. A sweet, fruity-gourmand floral with an earthy streak, best after dark.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Litchi
36%
vs
33%
Peony
35%
vs
28%
Jasmine
27%
vs
38%
Blackcurrant
26%
vs
33%
Praline
20%
vs
16%
Musk
20%
vs
33%
Vanilla
18%
vs
16%
Oakmoss
16%
vs
16%
Peony
35%
vs
28%
Jasmine
27%
vs
38%
Water Lily
38%
Lily
33%
Praline
20%
vs
16%
Musk
20%
vs
33%
Vanilla
18%
vs
16%
Oakmoss
16%
vs
16%
Ambroxan
23%
Amber
17%
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 Brands do not publish formulations.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
Litchi, peach and water lily are cool and juicy, which suits spring and summer.
Occasions
Light and clean with good staying power, it works on dates, casual days, formal events and sport.
Seasons
Praline, amber and oakmoss feel at home in autumn and winter. Litchi gives a flash of freshness, but the base is too dense for summer.
Occasions
Dates and evenings out suit its sweet, mossy depth, and it will do for dressier occasions. It is too present for a quiet office and not a sport scent.
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 11 notes, including Oakmoss, Musk, Vanilla
Adds amber and lily, drops ambroxan and peach
Where to buy
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