Fragrances inspired by New York Patchouli Eau de Parfum
The original
New York Patchouli
Bond No. 9
The two side by side
Our verdict
Editor reviewedWhat they share
Every one of its 10 notes is in the original, including Patchouli, Cedar, Musk
The main difference
Near-identical note list, differs in proportion
What they share
Shares 4 of its 10 notes, including Rose, Lilac, Patchouli
The main difference
Adds amber and bergamot, drops blackcurrant and cherry blossom
What they share
Shares 7 of its 19 notes, including Cedar, Sandalwood, Patchouli
The main difference
Adds blueberry and freesia, drops amber and lilac
What they share
Shares 5 of its 10 notes, including Sandalwood, Patchouli, Rose
The main difference
Adds apple blossom and jasmine, drops amber and cedar
What they share
Shares 6 of its 23 notes, including Cedar, Patchouli, Rose
The main difference
Adds cardamom and citrus, drops lilac and lily
What they share
Shares 3 of its 10 notes, including Patchouli, Rose, Bergamot
The main difference
Adds ambrette and coriander, drops amber and cedar
What they share
Shares 5 of its 8 notes, including Sandalwood, Patchouli, Rose
The main difference
Adds jasmine and pomegranate, drops amber and cedar
What they share
Shares 6 of its 19 notes, including Cedar, Patchouli, Rose
The main difference
Adds freesia and gardenia, drops lilac and lily
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.