Governors Island
Bond No 9Eau de Parfum2018
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Governors Island vs. Journey Man
Is Governors Island better than Journey Man?
Journey Man projects louder.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Mood overlap
White MuskIncense
amberwoodysmoky
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 Governors Island and Journey Man?
| Governors Island | Journey Man | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2018 | 2014 |
| Gender | Unisex | Male |
| Perfumer | — | Alberto Morillas, Pierre Negrin |
| Best season | Fall | Winter |
Scent DNA
How do Governors Island and Journey Man smell?
Governors Island
Amber
Musky
Woody
Smoky
Balsamic
Powdery
Journey Man
Fresh Spicy
Aromatic
Citrus
Tobacco
Smoky
Amber
Warm Spicy
Woody
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Governors Island and Journey Man share?
Top
IncenseResinous Notes
Sichuan PepperCardamomBergamotNeroli
Heart
AmbroxanCedar
Tobacco LeafIncenseJuniper Berries
Base
White MuskVetiver
LeatherCypriolTonka BeanMusk
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Balsamic Notes
Incense
Incense
Musk
White Musk
Musk
Where they fit
When and where do Governors Island and Journey Man work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Governors Island or Journey Man?
| Governors Island | Journey Man | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | strong |
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What do reviewers say about Governors Island and Journey Man?
Incense-forward fragrances walk a fine line. This one earns the smoke with enough warmth underneath that you're never left in the cold. Intimate by design, not accident.Governors Island
Journey Man earns its name by actually transforming on skin, not just shifting notes but changing character entirely. A truly intimate and lasting warmth unfolds.Journey Man
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