Fragrance Inspired by Bond No 9 Nuits de Noho — Midnight Iris
Midnight Iris is our fragrance inspired by Bond No 9 Nuits de Noho. Below: the shared accords, the scent-DNA similarity, and an honest take on where it lands versus the original.
"Inspired by" should mean a real interpretation of the original's DNA — not a vague nod. Here is the DNA.
Scent comparison
| Original: Bond No 9 Nuits de Noho | Midnight Iris | |
|---|---|---|
| Top notes | Bergamot, Pink Pepper, Pear | Bergamot, Pink Pepper, Pear |
| Heart notes | Rose, Jasmine, Iris | Rose, Jasmine, Iris |
| Base notes | Vanilla, Patchouli, Amber | Vanilla, Patchouli, Amber |
| Scent family | Sweet Evening Floral | Sweet Evening Floral |
| Concentration | EDP | EDP |
| Our price / Original est. retail | — | $60.00 |
Why it matches
Midnight Iris tracks Bond No 9 Nuits de Noho through the same olfactory backbone — the shared signature notes are Bergamot, Pink Pepper, Pear, Rose, Jasmine. On our 16-facet scent-DNA model the two profiles overlap by about 87%, both sitting in the Sweet Evening Floral family, so it delivers the same opening-to-drydown character at a fraction of the retail price.
Frequently asked questions
- Is Midnight Iris a good Bond No 9 Nuits de Noho dupe?
- Yes — Midnight Iris overlaps Bond No 9 Nuits de Noho by about 86.6% on our 16-facet scent-DNA model, sharing its core notes (Bergamot, Pink Pepper, Pear, Rose). It's the closest match we carry.
- What does Midnight Iris smell like?
- It opens with Bergamot, Pink Pepper, Pear, a heart of Rose, Jasmine, Iris, drying down to Vanilla, Patchouli, Amber — mirroring the Bond No 9 Nuits de Noho arc.
- How long does Midnight Iris last?
- As a EDP, Midnight Iris gives strong, multi-hour longevity with respectable projection — comparable to what people expect from Bond No 9 Nuits de Noho.
- How much cheaper is it than Bond No 9 Nuits de Noho?
- You get a near-identical experience for a fraction of the original's price.
Related dupes
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Arabiva Fragrances · Midnight Iris. Referenced brand names belong to their owners and are used for descriptive comparison only.