Is Perfume Parlour Dutch City a dupe of Bond No. 9 New Haarlem?
New Haarlem EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2003 | Year | - |
| £££££ | Price Tier | ££ |
Dutch City EDP
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- New Haarlem
- Dutch City
- in both
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Which Should You Buy?
Divisive, love-it-or-hate-it. This 'sexy pancakes' scent has a cult following who adore its edible warmth and beast mode performance, but it's not for everyone. Some find the maple syrup note overwhelming and artificial, leaning into cloying territory.
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Bond No.9 New Harlem. Built around Lavender, it offers the character of the original at a budget price - a wallet-friendly alternative for fans of Bond No.9 New Harlem.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Lavender
100%
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 Brands do not publish formulations.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 cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.
Occasions
Its potent projection and syrupy sweetness make it a poor fit for the office, potentially cloying to others. However, the comforting gourmand profile and long-lasting nature are perfect for casual outings or intimate date nights, especially in cooler weather.
Seasons
Reach for it across spring and summer, where the aromatic signature sits most naturally; outside those months its softer projection thins out faster.
Occasions
This one suits casual and daily settings; the easy, breezy character keeps it versatile for date rotation too.
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 3 of its 9 notes, including Lavender, Amber, Vanilla
Adds bergamot and cedar
Where to buy
Pick a size. The two cheapest offers, then the rest.
Dutch City EDP
Import charges may apply
These shops deliver to the United States from the United Kingdom. How import charges work
Import charges may apply
These shops deliver to the United States from the United Kingdom. How import charges work
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