Is Maison Alhambra Luxe Bold a dupe of Bond No. 9 New York Musk?

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - New York Musk EDP

New York Musk is a divisive masterpiece of musk and wood, striking some as a sophisticated, alluring skin scent, while others recoil from its animalic nature. It's a love-it-or-hate-it scent for those who dare to venture into bold musky territory.

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Our Verdict - Luxe Bold EDP

This budget-friendly scent punches above its weight, delivering a unique woody-fruity musky vibe that leans masculine. It's a fresh, versatile option if you're after something a bit different, though some find it a touch synthetic.

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Scent Profile

How they compare

New York Musk EDP A Luxe Bold EDP B

Where they part company by gap size

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

New York Musk EDP

Luxe Bold EDP

Notes

Shared Notes

Blackcurrant 57% vs 54%

Grapefruit Blossom 42% vs 45%

Shared Notes

Lily 35% vs 43%

Nutmeg 33% vs 27%

Osmanthus 31% vs 29%

Shared Notes

Musk 33% vs 33%

Patchouli 24% vs 21%

Sandalwood 24% vs 23%

Vetiver 17% vs 21%

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 Brands do not publish formulations.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

New York Musk Luxe Bold

Moderate (4-6h)

Longevity

Moderate (4-6h)

Strong

Projection

Moderate

Strong

Intensity

Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

New York Musk

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Autumn Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:

Date

Also Works:

Casual Formal

The strong, musky character, which can be perceived as animalic by some, makes it less ideal for a formal office setting. However, its bold and sensual nature, coupled with decent longevity for some, makes it a compelling choice for dates and evenings out.

Luxe Bold

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Summer Autumn

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:

Office Casual Sport

Also Works:

Date

Its fresh, clean, and versatile nature makes it perfect for casual wear, the gym, and office settings, as noted by community reviews. While agreeable, it lacks the depth typically desired for formal events or a truly romantic date night.

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.

Overall scent match

93%

Key Similarities

Every one of its 9 notes is in the original, including Osmanthus, Blackcurrant, Lily

Key Differences

Near-identical note list, differs in proportion