B9 Eau de Parfum bottle B9
Edp Concentration Edp
U Gender U
2015 Year 2011
££££ Price Tier ££
Mahon Leather Eau de Parfum bottle Mahon Leather

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - B9
This one's a proper love-it-or-hate-it. Some reckon it's a 'nuclear white floral bomb' perfect for warm climes, while others find it turns rancid or overwhelming, especially on their skin. Definitely one to test before buying a full bottle.
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Our Verdict - Mahon Leather
This is a proper, 'old money' leather that whispers rather than shouts. It's sophisticated and refined, a beautifully blended scent for those who appreciate understated elegance. While some find it too subtle, fans rave about its unique, aristocratic charm.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 6% 12%
Floral 29% 22%
Fruity 3% 2%
Green 6% 4%
Sweet 22% 21%
Warm 15% 13%
Woody 16% 16%
Earthy 16% 17%
Animalic 20% 19%
Fresh 5% 8%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
B9 EdP
Mahon Leather EdP

Notes

Accords

B9 Mahon Leather
100%
White Floral
65%
Woody
100%
48%
Leather
97%
60%
Amber
87%
70%
Warm Spicy
85%
62%
Powdery
79%
Earthy
74%
72%
Musky
Iris
69%
54%
Animalic
65%
Aromatic
61%
54%
Lactonic
52%
Metallic
White Floral shared
100%
65%
100%
Leather shared
48%
97%
Amber shared
60%
87%
Warm Spicy shared
70%
85%
Powdery shared
62%
79%
74%
72%
69%
Animalic shared
54%
65%
61%
54%
52%

Performance

B9 Mahon Leather
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Strong
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

B9

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter

Built for the cooler edges of the year - autumn and spring pair best.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Given its 'nuclear' strength and beastly sillage, B9 is probably a bit much for most offices, though some wear it. It's much better suited for dates and evenings out where its bold, sensual character can shine. It's a bit too rich for casual daily wear or anything sporty.

Mahon Leather

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its moderate sillage and refined character make it perfect for the office and formal events. While elegant enough for a date, its understated nature might be too reserved for some casual settings, and it's certainly not suited for sport.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
91%
Olfactory
97%
Notes
92%
Accord
63%
Key Similarities

Both share Leather, Amber, Warm Spicy accords and Jasmine, Vetiver notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

B9
Mahon Leather
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