Fragrances inspired by Nolita Eau de Parfum
The original
Nolita
Bond No. 9
The two side by side
Our verdict
Editor reviewedWhat they share
Every one of its 8 notes is in the original, including Rose, Sandalwood, Musk
The main difference
Near-identical note list, differs in proportion
Our verdict
Zakat's Z19 Lolita offers a budget-friendly alternative to Bond No.
What they share
Shares 8 of its 11 notes, including Rose, Sandalwood, Musk
The main difference
Adds bergamot and grapefruit
Choose Z19 Lolita when
You want Nolita's vibe without the ultra-luxury price.
Our verdict
Nolita and Luxe Chic share a similar DNA, but diverge in price and complexity.
What they share
Shares 7 of its 8 notes, including Rose, Sandalwood, Musk
The main difference
Adds lily of the valley, drops lily
Choose Luxe Chic when
You want a balanced citrus and musk fragrance.
What they share
Shares 6 of its 13 notes, including Rose, Musk, Jasmine
The main difference
Adds benzoin and cedar, drops amber and sandalwood
What they share
Shares 5 of its 8 notes, including Lily, Amber, Musk
The main difference
Adds jasmine and sandalwood, drops apple and bergamot
What they share
Shares 6 of its 11 notes, including Rose, Sandalwood, Musk
The main difference
Adds aquatic and bergamot, drops lily and tangerine
What they share
Shares 5 of its 9 notes, including Rose, Musk, Amber
The main difference
Adds bergamot and cedar, drops lily and sandalwood
What they share
Shares 5 of its 8 notes, including Rose, Musk, Amber
The main difference
Adds bergamot and cedar, drops lily and sandalwood
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.