Best Greenwich Village Dupes & Alternatives 2026
Discover 10 affordable alternatives to Greenwich Village by Bond No 9. Ranked by scent similarity with match scores, shared accords, and notes.
The best affordable alternatives to Greenwich Village by Bond No 9 are: 1. Tropical Fragrance by Francis (49% match), 2. Mon Paris Collector Edition by Yves Saint Laurent (47% match), 3. Sky di Gioia by Giorgio Armani (46% match), 4. Mon Paris Eau de Toilette by Yves Saint Laurent (45% match), 5. Mon Paris Hair Mist by Yves Saint Laurent (45% match).
Accord Profile
Fresh
100%
Floral
87%
Fruity
84%
Musky
82%
Sweet
66%
Amber
64%
Aquatic
44%
Tropical
42%
Affordable Alternatives
#149% matchMid-Range
Shared Accords
FreshFloralFruityMuskySweetAquatic
Shared Notes (2)
peony, musk
#247% matchPremium
Shared Accords
FreshFloralFruityMuskySweet
Shared Notes (7)
tangerine, peony, jasmine, ambroxan, musk +2
#346% matchPremium
Shared Accords
FreshFloralFruityMuskySweetAquaticTropical
Shared Notes (3)
litchi, peony, musk
#445% matchPremium
Shared Accords
FreshFloralFruityMuskySweet
Shared Notes (4)
peony, jasmine, ambroxan, musk
#545% matchPremium
Shared Accords
FreshFloralFruityMuskySweet
Shared Notes (7)
tangerine, peony, jasmine, ambroxan, musk +2
#645% matchPremium
Shared Accords
FreshFloralFruityMuskySweetAmberAquatic
Shared Notes (1)
musk
#745% matchPremium
Shared Accords
FreshFloralFruityMuskySweetTropical
Shared Notes (3)
litchi, peony, musk
#844% matchPremium
Shared Accords
FreshFloralFruitySweetAmber
Shared Notes (4)
peony, jasmine, musk, vanilla
#944% matchPremium
Shared Accords
FreshFloralFruitySweet
Shared Notes (3)
tangerine, peony, musk
#1044% matchPremium
Shared Accords
FreshFloralFruityMuskySweet
Shared Notes (4)
peach, peony, jasmine, musk
Community Sentiment Pulse — Greenwich Village
Mixed52 opinions · Source: r/fragrance community
6.5
/10
Greenwich Village by Bond No. 9 receives mixed community reception with users appreciating its fresher, airier summer profile and comparing it favorably to BR540. However, the brand's notoriously unattractive bottle design is a consistent criticism, and some community members raise ethical concerns about supporting the company.
Positive
- Fresher and airier than similar fragrances like BR540
- Good for summer wear
- Solid fragrance quality despite polarizing bottle design
Negative
- Aggressively ugly bottle design
- Ethical concerns raised about the brand
- Limited discussion and mixed reception
Frequently asked questions
What are the best dupes for Greenwich Village?+
The top dupes for Greenwich Village by Bond No 9 ranked by accord-and-note similarity: Tropical Fragrance by Francis (49% match); Mon Paris Collector Edition by Yves Saint Laurent (47% match); Sky di Gioia by Giorgio Armani (46% match). Each match score reflects overlap in accord profile plus shared notes from Greenwich Village's pyramid.
Are dupes of Greenwich Village worth buying?+
Dupes target the same accord/note profile at a lower price. The trade-offs are usually shorter longevity, weaker projection, and simpler note development. The original Greenwich Village scores 6.5/10 with 52 Reddit opinions, so you have a baseline to compare against.
How similar are these dupes to Greenwich Village?+
Similarity is scored as: accord cosine (40 points), shared notes (30), curated similar-perfumes list (20), and rating proximity (10). A score of 70+ means a strong match; 50–70 is noticeable similarity with its own character; below 50 is a distant cousin.
What accords should I look for in a Greenwich Village dupe?+
Prioritize these accords when evaluating a dupe: Fresh (100%), Floral (87%), Fruity (84%), Musky (82%). The closer a candidate's accord strengths match, the closer it'll smell.