So New York EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2003 | Year | 2003 |
| £££££ | Price Tier | £ |
Proper City EDP
ScentArt
Which Should You Buy?
This one's a proper divisive scent. Some love its unique chocolaty, powdery plum vibe, others find it a "powder bomb" or just baffling. Definitely not a safe blind buy, and performance is a wild card. Expect something unusual; just don't expect everyone to get it.
Proper City is Perfume Parlour's take on Bond No.9's So New York, a powdery chocolate-coffee gourmand lifted by plum. The dupe captures that tasty mochaccino-and-plum character; like the original it stays soft and cosy, and the budget oil keeps the easy, melt-away comfort intact.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
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Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Its moderate sillage and powdery dry down make it acceptable for casual and even some office wear, though the gourmand facets might be too much for formal settings. The warm, cosy accords lend themselves well to dates, especially in cooler weather, but it's far too heavy for sport.
Seasons
The chocolate, coffee and plum gourmand is a cold-weather scent for autumn and winter, feeling heavy in summer heat.
Occasions
Its soft, cosy sweetness suits evenings, dates and snug days more than the office or sport.
Similarity Breakdown
How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.
Both lean sweet, fruity, warm spicy
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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