Bond No. 9 Chinatown
Bond No 9Eau de Parfum2005
Side by side
Bond No. 9 Chinatown vs. Xi'an
Is Bond No. 9 Chinatown better than Xi'an?
Xi'an rates higher with the community.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
woodywarm spicyfloralpowdery
This match is a verified relationship from our fragrance graph. The score weighs each fragrance's notes, accords, mood, occasion, weather fit, gender, and performance — the same scale as the badges on every “reminds of” rail.
The essentials
What's different between Bond No. 9 Chinatown and Xi'an?
| Bond No. 9 Chinatown | Xi'an | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2005 | 2021 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Aurélien Guichard | Thierry Wasser |
| Best season | Winter | Spring |
Scent DNA
How do Bond No. 9 Chinatown and Xi'an smell?
Bond No. 9 Chinatown
Woody
White Floral
Warm Spicy
Floral
Vanilla
Tuberose
Aromatic
Powdery
Xi'an
Woody
Floral
Powdery
Warm Spicy
Balsamic
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Bond No. 9 Chinatown and Xi'an share?
Top
Peach BlossomBergamot
Bamboo
Heart
TuberoseGardeniaOrange BlossomPeony
Floral Notes
Base—
Sandalwood
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
Which performs better, Bond No. 9 Chinatown or Xi'an?
| Bond No. 9 Chinatown | Xi'an | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
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What do reviewers say about Bond No. 9 Chinatown and Xi'an?
The tuberose here doesn't whisper, it walks straight up and introduces itself. Sweet enough to stop traffic, spicy enough to keep them guessing. This is the fragrance for people who've already made.Bond No. 9 Chinatown
Xi'an is for someone who has learned that the best things don't need to shout, they just stay.Xi'an
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