Is Perfume Parlour Fifth Borough a dupe of Bond No. 9 Manhattan?
Manhattan EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2012 | Year | 2012 |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
Fifth Borough EDP
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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Which Should You Buy?
Manhattan by Bond No. 9 captures the urban sophistication with its spicy-woody blend that feels both modern and timeless.
Perfume Parlour's swing at Bond No.9 Manhattan. The toasty gingerbread-chocolate-oud cocktail that makes the original a cult cold-weather scent is here, but Fifth Borough leans sweeter sooner and trades some of Manhattan's smoky, expansive depth for a cosier, flatter drydown.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart 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 Brands do not publish formulations.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
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
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.
Seasons
The rich gourmand gingerbread, chocolate and oud composition is built for cold autumn and winter wear and feels heavy in heat.
Occasions
A sweet, sensual evening and date scent that is too rich for daytime office wear but ideal for cosy nights.
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 8 notes, including Peach, Nutmeg, Sandalwood
Adds osmanthus, drops beeswax and bergamot
Where to buy
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Manhattan EDP
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Fifth Borough EDP
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