Is Zakat Z9 a dupe of Bond No. 9 Greenwich Village?
Greenwich Village EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2019 | Year | 2023 |
| ££££ | Price Tier | ££ |
Z9 EDP
Greenwich Village and Z9 share a similar DNA, but diverge in their sweetness and intensity. Greenwich Village balances fresh fruitiness with a sophisticated edge, while Z9 amplifies the sweeter, gourmand aspects with a praline and vanilla drydown. If you find Greenwich Village too sharp or synthetic, Z9 offers a smoother, more approachable alternative. However, if you appreciate Greenwich Village's unique character and complexity, Z9 might feel like a simplified imitation. Ultimately, the choice depends on your preference for fruity freshness versus creamy sweetness.
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Greenwich Village
- Z9
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Which Should You Buy?
- You want a fresher, less sweet take on the profile.
- You want a more complex and nuanced scent.
- You appreciate the unique character of the original.
- You like a brighter fruity floral opening.
- You prefer a sweeter, more gourmand fragrance.
- You find Greenwich Village too sharp or synthetic.
- You want a creamier, softer version of the profile.
- You want a more affordable alternative.
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 creamy Greenwich Village interpretation built on the same litchi and cassis fruit opening with a praline and vanilla close, leaning sweeter and more dessert-adjacent than the original, often compared to a softer Baccarat Rouge profile.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
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Heart Notes
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Base Notes
Base Notes
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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
The litchi-cassis fruit opening has spring legs, but the praline-vanilla base drives this firmly into cool-weather territory; summer heat amplifies sweetness in a way that becomes cloying.
Occasions
Creamy gourmand profile is built for date and casual evening wear; sweetness reads too playful for formal corporate and too dessert-loud for sport.
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 11 of its 12 notes, including Water Lily, Oakmoss, Musk
Adds mandarin, drops tangerine
Where to buy
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