Fragrances inspired by Chinatown Eau de Parfum
The original
Chinatown
Bond No. 9
The two side by side
Our verdict
Editor reviewedWhat they share
Shares 12 of its 13 notes, including Orange Blossom, Peach Blossom, Sandalwood
The main difference
Adds honey
What they share
Shares 4 of its 12 notes, including Bergamot, Sandalwood, Tuberose
The main difference
Adds cardamom and cedar, drops almond and blackcurrant
What they share
Shares 4 of its 9 notes, including Peach Blossom, Sandalwood, Cedar
The main difference
Adds amberwood and coconut blossom, drops bergamot and cardamom
What they share
Shares 7 of its 20 notes, including Orange Blossom, Sandalwood, Cedar
The main difference
Adds almond and amber, drops cardamom and gardenia
What they share
Shares 6 of its 13 notes, including Orange Blossom, Sandalwood, Cedar
The main difference
Adds almond and amber, drops cardamom and gardenia
What they share
Shares 4 of its 8 notes, including Sandalwood, Cedar, Gardenia
The main difference
Adds heliotrope and musk, drops cardamom and guaiac wood
What they share
Shares 7 of its 12 notes, including Bergamot, Vanilla, Orange Blossom
The main difference
Adds cardamom and gardenia, drops almond and amber
What they share
Shares 7 of its 17 notes, including Orange Blossom, Sandalwood, Cedar
The main difference
Adds almond and amber, drops cardamom 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.