Fragrances inspired by B9 Eau de Parfum
The original
B9
Bond No. 9
The two side by side
Our verdict
Editor reviewedOur verdict
B9 and Z33 share a similar DNA, but diverge in their overall impact.
What they share
Every one of its 11 notes is in the original, including Citrus, Oud, Amber
The main difference
Near-identical note list, differs in proportion
Choose Z33 when
You prefer a softer, more balanced oud fragrance.
What they share
Shares 7 of its 14 notes, including Citrus, Oud, Amber
The main difference
Adds cedar and leather, drops gardenia and oakmoss
What they share
Shares 7 of its 12 notes, including Citrus, Amber, Sandalwood
The main difference
Adds iris and labdanum, drops gardenia and oakmoss
What they share
Shares 6 of its 11 notes, including Amber, Musk, Saffron
The main difference
Adds citrus and oakmoss, drops cedar and magnolia
What they share
Shares 5 of its 15 notes, including Oud, Amber, Sandalwood
The main difference
Adds bergamot and cardamom, drops citrus and gardenia
What they share
Shares 4 of its 10 notes, including Oud, Sandalwood, Musk
The main difference
Adds bergamot and cinnamon, drops amber and citrus
What they share
Shares 5 of its 7 notes, including Oud, Amber, Sandalwood
The main difference
Adds bergamot and rose, drops citrus and gardenia
What they share
Shares 6 of its 10 notes, including Oud, Amber, Sandalwood
The main difference
Adds bergamot and patchouli, drops citrus and gardenia
Scent profile
How we judge a match
We score each pairing on the two fragrance profiles: shared accords, overlapping notes, longevity and projection, and the occasions each suits. A good inspired-by scent captures the original's character rather than copying it molecule for molecule.
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Inspired-by fragrances. Not affiliated with, endorsed by or produced by Bond No. 9. Match scores are our estimate of how alike two perfumes smell, calculated from their published notes, not a measurement. How we score similarity.