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New Haarlem Eau de Parfum bottle New Haarlem EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
U Gender M
2003 Year -
£££££ Price Tier ££
Dutch City Eau de Parfum bottle Dutch City EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - New Haarlem EDP
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.
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Our Verdict - Dutch City EDP
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.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
New Haarlem EDP
Dutch City EDP

Notes

Only in New Haarlem
Coffee 62% Cedar 38%
Only in Dutch City
Lavender 100%
Shared Notes
Vanilla 29% vs 47%
Amber 23% vs 52%

Accords

New Haarlem Dutch City
100%
Coffee
90%
Vanilla
75%
Lavender
64%
Woody
70%
64%
Amber
60%
Aromatic
54%
Patchouli
51%
Powdery
51%
Sweet
50%
100%
90%
75%
Woody shared
64%
70%
64%
60%
54%
51%
Sweet shared
51%
50%

Performance

New Haarlem Dutch City
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Strong
Projection
Intimate
Strong
Intensity
Light

Season and Occasion Fit

New Haarlem

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual

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.

Dutch City

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

Reach for it across spring and summer, where the aromatic signature sits most naturally; outside those months its softer projection thins out faster.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Sport

This one suits casual and daily settings; the easy, breezy character keeps it versatile for date rotation too.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
22%
Key Similarities

Both lean woody, sweet

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

New Haarlem EDP
Dutch City EDP
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