Perfume That Smells Like Bond No 9 Dubai Black Sapphire Unisex
If you want a perfume that smells like Bond No 9 Dubai Black Sapphire Unisex, Midnight Oud reproduces the same opening, heart and drydown. Below is the exact note pyramid of both, side by side.
"Smells like" is about the journey, not just the top notes — so we compare all three layers, not a marketing blurb.
Scent comparison
| Original: Bond No 9 Dubai Black Sapphire Unisex | Midnight Oud | |
|---|---|---|
| Top notes | Neroli, Rose, Saffron, Pepper | Neroli, Rose, Saffron, Pepper |
| Heart notes | Oud, Sandalwood, Cedar, Vetiver | Oud, Sandalwood, Cedar, Vetiver |
| Base notes | Benzoin, Honey | Benzoin, Honey |
| Scent family | — | — |
| Concentration | eau de parfum | eau de parfum |
| Our price / Original est. retail | — | $80.00 |
Why it matches
Midnight Oud tracks Bond No 9 Dubai Black Sapphire Unisex through the same olfactory backbone — the shared signature notes are Neroli, Rose, Saffron, Pepper, Oud. On our 16-facet scent-DNA model the two profiles overlap by about 92%, so it delivers the same opening-to-drydown character at a fraction of the retail price.
Frequently asked questions
- Is Midnight Oud a good Bond No 9 Dubai Black Sapphire Unisex dupe?
- Yes — Midnight Oud overlaps Bond No 9 Dubai Black Sapphire Unisex by about 92.4% on our 16-facet scent-DNA model, sharing its core notes (Neroli, Rose, Saffron, Pepper). It's the closest match we carry.
- What does Midnight Oud smell like?
- It opens with Neroli, Rose, Saffron, a heart of Oud, Sandalwood, Cedar, drying down to Benzoin, Honey — mirroring the Bond No 9 Dubai Black Sapphire Unisex arc.
- How long does Midnight Oud last?
- As a eau de parfum, Midnight Oud gives strong, multi-hour longevity with respectable projection — comparable to what people expect from Bond No 9 Dubai Black Sapphire Unisex.
- How much cheaper is it than Bond No 9 Dubai Black Sapphire Unisex?
- You get a near-identical experience for a fraction of the original's price.
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