Is Perfume Parlour Resort Islands a dupe of Bond No. 9 Hamptons?
Hamptons EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2005 | Year | 2005 |
| £££££ | Price Tier | £ |
Resort Islands EDP
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Hamptons
- Resort Islands
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Which Should You Buy?
A divisive crowd-pleaser that splits opinion between being a beautiful, fresh unisex scent and a generic, overpriced clone. You'll likely either love it for its uplifting, coastal vibe or dismiss it as a 'meh' aquatic.
A budget read of Bond No.9's Hamptons - that bright citrus-floral with a soft, romantic jasmine-magnolia heart and a creamy sandalwood-amber base. Resort Islands keeps the fresh, sunny silhouette but pushes the citrus brighter and lets the creamy woody base thin out faster than the polished original. An easy, elegant warm-weather fresh for the money.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
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 Brands do not publish formulations.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 summer and spring.
Occasions
Its fresh, clean, and airy profile makes it perfect for casual wear, especially in warmer climates, as many reviews highlight its suitability for summer. While some note strong projection, its overall 'freshie' character maintains moderate versatility, landing it lower for formal settings and higher for casual and daytime use, such as office or sport.
Seasons
A bright citrus-floral over light woods that feels sunny and breezy, sitting best in spring and summer; its airy freshness reads thin in winter cold.
Occasions
Fresh, elegant and unisex, it suits casual daytime, the office and warm-weather dates more than formal or evening occasions.
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 5 of its 6 notes, including Amber, Bergamot, Sandalwood
Adds linden tree, drops musk and rose
Where to buy
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Hamptons EDP
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Resort Islands 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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