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Chance Eau de Toilette bottle Chance EDT
EDT Concentration EDP
F Gender U
2002 Year 2013
££ Price Tier ££££
New York Patchouli Eau de Parfum bottle New York Patchouli EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Chance EDT
Skip the flankers, the original Chance EDT is still a masterpiece. It's a fresh, elegant, and surprisingly versatile scent that's been unfairly overshadowed. A modern classic with widespread appeal, offering an uplift of confidence and class.
Acquired
Our Verdict - New York Patchouli EDP
This one's a proper head-scratcher. Bond No. 9 New York Patchouli is definitely *not* what you expect from the name- it's a fresh, clean surprise that gets showered with compliments, but leaves patchouli enthusiasts wondering where the patchouli went. Love it or hate it, it certainly brings the conversation.
Acquired

Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Chance EDT
New York Patchouli EDP

Notes

Accords

Chance New York Patchouli
100%
Patchouli
58%
97%
Woody
100%
92%
Earthy
91%
Sweet
90%
Citrus
68%
78%
Musky
58%
75%
Fruity
54%
Floral
72%
68%
Powdery
65%
68%
Aromatic
Fresh
58%
Rose
55%
Patchouli shared
100%
58%
Woody shared
97%
100%
92%
91%
Citrus shared
90%
68%
Musky shared
78%
58%
Fruity shared
75%
54%
72%
Powdery shared
68%
65%
68%
58%
55%

Performance

Chance New York Patchouli
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Strong
Projection
Strong
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Chance

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

Its fresh and clean profile with moderate sillage makes it highly suitable for daily wear, including the office, without being overwhelming. Reviews frequently mention its adaptability for 'any occasion' and 'all seasons', making it a versatile choice. While elegant, its brightness might be less suited for very formal evening events, and definitely not vigorous sport.

New York Patchouli

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date Formal

Its clean, fresh, and versatile profile makes it ideal for office and casual wear, as it's not overpowering despite its longevity. While it can also work for dates and even some formal settings, its generally upbeat and less 'heavy' character prevents it from being a top pick for those occasions.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
89%
Key Similarities

Both lean patchouli, woody, citrus

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Chance EDT
New York Patchouli EDP
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