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Lafayette Street Eau de Parfum bottle Lafayette Street EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
U Gender U
2018 Year 2022
£££££ Price Tier ££
Game of Spades Wildcard Eau de Parfum bottle Game of Spades Wildcard EDP
Our Verdict

While both share a similar DNA, the key difference lies in their execution and price. Lafayette Street offers a smoother, more refined experience, albeit at an ultra-luxury price point. Game of Spades Wildcard, on the other hand, is a louder, more synthetic interpretation, with a stronger floral presence and amped-up performance. Ultimately, the choice boils down to budget and tolerance for synthetic notes. If you want the original and have the cash, go Lafayette Street. If you want a beast-mode clone, Wildcard is your pick.

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Which Should You Buy?

Choose Lafayette Street if...
  • You prefer a smoother, more refined scent profile.
  • You appreciate higher-quality ingredients and blending.
  • Price is not a major concern for you.
  • You want the original Lafayette Street experience.
Choose Game of Spades Wildcard if...
  • You want a fragrance with beast-mode performance.
  • You are on a budget but want a similar scent.
  • You enjoy a stronger floral presence in your fragrances.
  • You want a compliment-pulling fragrance.
Our Verdict - Lafayette Street EDP
Bond No. 9 Lafayette Street is a divisive one, hyped by many as a mass-appealing, versatile masterpiece, but dismissed by others as overpriced and utterly generic. It's safe, sure, but whether it smells 'luxurious' or like cheap wet wipes depends entirely on your nose and your budget.
Acquired
Our Verdict - Game of Spades Wildcard EDP
This loud, fresh, floral-woody-vanilla is a divisive beast. Many adore its potent take on the Lafayette Street DNA, offering impressive performance at a fraction of the price. Others find it overwhelmingly synthetic, floral, and headache-inducing. Sample first, but expect compliments if it works for you.
Acquired

Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Lafayette Street EDP
Game of Spades Wildcard EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Bergamot 40% vs 35%
Floral 33% vs 41%
Coriander 26% vs 22%
Shared Notes
Apple 38% vs 36%
Ambroxan 32% vs 32%
Vanilla 28% vs 30%
Shared Notes
Tonka Bean 35% vs 33%
Woody 33% vs 38%
Ambergris 30% vs 28%

Accords

Lafayette Street Game of Spades Wildcard
100%
Amber
100%
80%
Vanilla
81%
63%
Floral
73%
66%
Fruity
64%
64%
Citrus
62%
64%
Aromatic
61%
56%
Woody
64%
54%
Fresh Spicy
52%
52%
Musky
52%
52%
Fresh
51%
Amber shared
100%
100%
Vanilla shared
80%
81%
Floral shared
63%
73%
Fruity shared
66%
64%
Citrus shared
64%
62%
Aromatic shared
64%
61%
Woody shared
56%
64%
Fresh Spicy shared
54%
52%
Musky shared
52%
52%
Fresh shared
52%
51%

Performance

Lafayette Street Game of Spades Wildcard
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Moderate
Projection
Strong
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Lafayette Street

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Autumn Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual Formal
Also Works:
Office

Its mass-appealing, clean and fresh profile makes it suitable for most casual and date settings. While some find it versatile enough for office wear, others pinpoint a shower gel vibe that might be a touch too strong for a formal environment.

Game of Spades Wildcard

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Autumn Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

Its potent projection and long-lasting nature, while a plus for casual and date wear, make it potentially overpowering for an office setting. The sophisticated amber and woody dry down elevate it for some formal occasions, but the fresh floral opening keeps it versatile for day-to-day use outside of sports.

Similarity Breakdown

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
93%
Key Similarities

Both lean amber, vanilla, fruity

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Lafayette Street EDP
Game of Spades Wildcard EDP
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