Nolita
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | F |
| 2017 | Year | 2023 |
| £££££ | Price Tier | ££ |
Z19 Lolita
Zakat's Z19 Lolita offers a budget-friendly alternative to Bond No. 9's Nolita, capturing 93% of the original's essence. The key difference lies in the price point and the dry down. Nolita leans heavily into its clean, shampoo-like profile, sometimes criticized as simplistic given its ultra-luxury pricing. Z19 Lolita provides a similar tangerine-freesia opening but settles into a more modern amber-musk base, offering greater depth and warmth. If Nolita's price gives you pause, Z19 Lolita is a worthy contender.
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Which Should You Buy?
- You want the prestige of a Bond No. 9 fragrance.
- Price is no object for your signature scent.
- You prefer a super clean, shampoo-like fragrance.
- You want a brighter, more effervescent citrus.
- You want Nolita's vibe without the ultra-luxury price.
- You prefer a warmer, muskier dry down.
- You want a more modern interpretation.
- You appreciate a more approachable fragrance.
Nolita is your ultimate fresh, 'clean girl' scent - if you can overlook the contentious price tag and uncanny resemblance to high street body mists. It's divisive, with some critics claiming it's an overpriced 'shampoo-ey' fragrance, whilst fans adore its sweet, juicy, effervescent charm.
A summery Nolita interpretation built on the same tangerine-freesia citrus and lily-jasmine bouquet that defines the original, with a soft amber-musk close that reads modern and approachable.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 14% | 20% |
| Floral | 42% | 37% |
| Fruity | 3% | 4% |
| Green | 4% | 4% |
| Sweet | 25% | 25% |
| Warm | 8% | 7% |
| Woody | 9% | 8% |
| Earthy | 2% | 2% |
| Animalic | 14% | 12% |
| Fresh | 14% | 15% |
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Seasons
A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.
Occasions
Its fresh, clean, and airy profile makes it suitable for casual wear or as an uplifting everyday scent. While some find its performance strong enough for a night out, the 'shampoo-ey' vibe can make it less ideal for formal settings.
Seasons
Tangerine-freesia citrus and lily-jasmine bouquet sit best in warm weather; the soft musk-amber close lacks the warm depth needed for winter wear.
Occasions
Clean floral profile is a confident office and casual choice; bright enough for daytime sport, polished enough for a casual dinner.
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