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Faint Eau de Parfum bottle Faint EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
M Gender U
- Year 2012
£ Price Tier ££
Manhattan Eau de Parfum bottle Manhattan EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Faint EDP
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of its inspiration - a woody fragrance led by Patchouli, Peach, with floral depth. It captures the gist of the original at a fraction of the cost, rendering a touch simpler and quieter.
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Our Verdict - Manhattan EDP
Manhattan by Bond No. 9 captures the urban sophistication with its spicy-woody blend that feels both modern and timeless.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Faint EDP
Manhattan EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Peach 46% vs 27%
Only in Faint
Patchouli 53%
Shared Notes
Jasmine 22% vs 53%

Accords

Faint Manhattan
90%
Woody
80%
Spicy
90%
78%
Floral
70%
66%
Fruity
60%
54%
Powdery
Woody shared
90%
80%
90%
Floral shared
78%
70%
Fruity shared
66%
60%
54%

Performance

Faint Manhattan
Short (2-4h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Intimate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Faint

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

Reach for it across autumn and winter, where the woody signature sits most naturally; outside those months its softer projection thins out faster.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Office Casual

This one suits evening and daily settings; the easy, cosy character keeps it versatile for formal rotation too.

Manhattan

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn
Also Works:
Winter

With its spicy and warm notes, Manhattan is best suited for cooler weather, making it ideal for fall and spring while still wearable in winter.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Formal

The moderate projection and elegant woody-spicy profile make it suitable for dates and casual settings, while it can also work for office use due to its balanced intensity.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
86%
Key Similarities

Both lean woody, floral, fruity

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Faint EDP
Manhattan EDP
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