Nasaem EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| M | Gender | U |
| 1995 | Year | 2013 |
| £ | Price Tier | ££££ |
New York Patchouli EDP
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Which Should You Buy?
Nasaem chases Nabeel's cult woody-rose oud - the jammy plum-and-saffron opening, powdery rose heart and dark agarwood-cedar base. The dupe lands the headline rose-oud character but renders it flatter and more synthetic in the oud, with the rich drydown thinned and projection kept closer to the skin.
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.
Scent Profile
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Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
The dark oud, rose and woody resins are richest in cold autumn and winter air where the spiced-fruit warmth feels enveloping.
Occasions
A bold, dressy woody-rose oud suited to evenings and formal occasions rather than daytime or sport.
Seasons
A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.
Occasions
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.
Both lean woody, floral, warm spicy
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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