Is Zakat Z39 a dupe of Bond No. 9 Madison Square Park?
Madison Square Park EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| F | Gender | F |
| 2011 | Year | 2023 |
| $$$$$ | Price Tier | $$ |
Z39 EDP
Z39 is a clear dupe of Madison Square Park, offering a similar experience at a lower price point. The key difference lies in subtle nuances within the composition. While Madison Square Park presents a more complex and potentially divisive blend, Z39 aims for a streamlined, mass-appealing interpretation of the original's green and fruity freshness. If you appreciate the core DNA of Madison Square Park but find its price prohibitive or its complexity overwhelming, Z39 offers an excellent alternative. However, hardcore Bond No. 9 fans may prefer the original's unique character.
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
ScentArt
How it unfolds
Notes
- Madison Square Park
- Z39
- in both
Tap a note to light it in both. A+B means both have it
Which Should You Buy?
- You prefer the original's unique and complex character.
- Price is not a concern for you.
- You want the prestige of the Bond No. 9 brand.
- You enjoy a more challenging and less mass-appealing scent.
- You want a similar scent for less money.
- You prefer a smoother, more accessible fragrance.
- You like the idea of Madison Square Park, but find it too strong.
- You are looking for a safe blind buy in this fragrance family.
A joyful spring garden in a bottle, green and fruity, though it can read as generic or synthetic to some. Blueberry, hyacinth and grass lead, rose and tulip follow, and teak and vetiver sit below.
Fresh, green and easy from spring into summer. Cut grass and blueberry make an unusual start, hyacinth keeps it bright, and teak and vetiver dry it down. Zakat's nod to Bond No.9 Madison Square Park.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Grass
24%
vs
10%
Blueberry
17%
vs
11%
Tulip
15%
vs
9%
Rose
13%
vs
11%
Hyacinth
13%
vs
8%
Vetiver
8%
vs
9%
Teak
6%
vs
11%
Grass
24%
vs
10%
Blueberry
17%
vs
11%
Hyacinth
13%
vs
8%
Bergamot
6% share of the perfume
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 Brands do not publish formulations.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 spring and summer.
Occasions
Its fresh and clean profile makes it highly suitable for casual wear or as an inoffensive office scent, despite some finding it a bit sharp initially. While it can work for a daytime date, it's not quite robust enough for formal events or intense sport.
Seasons
Grass, blueberry and rose are spring through and through, with summer a close second. It lacks the warm depth winter needs.
Occasions
Clean and polished, so office days and casual weekends are its best fit. A casual dinner works too; a formal night wants more weight.
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 7 of its 11 notes, including Hyacinth, Blueberry, Tulip
Adds amber and bergamot
Where to buy
Pick a size. The two cheapest offers, then the rest.
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