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Which Should You Buy?
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.
Reade Enchantment Extrait is Perfume Parlour's take on Bond No. 9 Lafayette Street, matching the bergamot-coriander-apple opening and the tonka-ambergris-woody base, with the heart traded for an orange blossom-jasmine sambac accord in place of the original's more abstract florals.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
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.
Seasons
A balanced fruity-floral-amber composition that transitions comfortably between spring freshness and autumn warmth.
Occasions
Smooth and versatile enough for both office and casual wear, with enough warmth to carry into evening and date settings.
Similarity Breakdown
How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.
Both lean amber, fruity, woody
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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