New York Patchouli EDP

Bond No. 9   Original
93%
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New York Patchouli Eau de Parfum bottle New York Patchouli EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
U Gender U
2013 Year -
££££ Price Tier £
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Which Should You Buy?

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
Our Verdict - Scented City EDP
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Bond No.9 New York Patchouli - a floral fragrance led by Litchi, Rose Water, Bergamot, with woody depth. The dupe trades some of the original's depth and longevity for a wallet-friendly price, keeping the recognisable character.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
New York Patchouli EDP
Scented City EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Bergamot 37% vs 28%
Litchi 35% vs 37%
Rose 27% vs 33%
Shared Notes
Patchouli 37% vs 28%
Lilac 37% vs 38%
Lily 25% vs 33%
Shared Notes
Cedar 31% vs 30%
Musk 29% vs 26%
Sandalwood 20% vs 23%
Amber 17% vs 19%

Accords

New York Patchouli Scented City
100%
Woody
78%
72%
Floral
90%
68%
Citrus
66%
65%
Powdery
58%
Patchouli
58%
Musky
54%
58%
Fresh
55%
Rose
54%
Fruity
Amber
42%
Woody shared
100%
78%
Floral shared
72%
90%
Citrus shared
68%
66%
65%
58%
Musky shared
58%
54%
58%
55%
54%
42%

Performance

New York Patchouli Scented City
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Strong
Projection
Intimate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

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.

Scented City

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

The floral character is happiest in spring and summer - the freshness reads bright and clean in milder weather; the dupe's lighter build means it can struggle to project in the opposite season.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Sport

Its floral, woody signature leans toward casual and daily wear - approachable enough for date use without overwhelming a room.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
93%
Key Similarities

Both lean floral, woody, citrus

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

New York Patchouli EDP
Scented City EDP
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