Perfume That Smells Like Bond No 9 Signature Gold
If you want a perfume that smells like Bond No 9 Signature Gold, Regal Aura 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 Signature Gold | Regal Aura | |
|---|---|---|
| Top notes | Bergamot, Saffron, Rose | Bergamot, Saffron, Rose |
| Heart notes | Turkish Rose, Oudh, Jasmine | Turkish Rose, Oudh, Jasmine |
| Base notes | Amber, Musk, Sandalwood | Amber, Musk, Sandalwood |
| Scent family | Royal Golden Oriental | Royal Golden Oriental |
| Concentration | EDP | EDP |
| Our price / Original est. retail | — | $70.00 |
Why it matches
Regal Aura tracks Bond No 9 Signature Gold through the same olfactory backbone — the shared signature notes are Bergamot, Saffron, Rose, Turkish Rose, Oudh. On our 16-facet scent-DNA model the two profiles overlap by about 94%, both sitting in the Royal Golden Oriental family, so it delivers the same opening-to-drydown character at a fraction of the retail price.
Frequently asked questions
- Is Regal Aura a good Bond No 9 Signature Gold dupe?
- Yes — Regal Aura overlaps Bond No 9 Signature Gold by about 93.6% on our 16-facet scent-DNA model, sharing its core notes (Bergamot, Saffron, Rose, Turkish Rose). It's the closest match we carry.
- What does Regal Aura smell like?
- It opens with Bergamot, Saffron, Rose, a heart of Turkish Rose, Oudh, Jasmine, drying down to Amber, Musk, Sandalwood — mirroring the Bond No 9 Signature Gold arc.
- How long does Regal Aura last?
- As a EDP, Regal Aura gives strong, multi-hour longevity with respectable projection — comparable to what people expect from Bond No 9 Signature Gold.
- How much cheaper is it than Bond No 9 Signature Gold?
- You get a near-identical experience for a fraction of the original's price.
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