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    Blond vs. Unknown Pleasures

    Blond by Hendley Perfumes bottle

    Blond

    Hendley Perfumes
    Eau de Parfum2018
    Moderately similar
    New comparison

    Unknown Pleasures projects louder.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Blond vs. Unknown Pleasures
    BlondUnknown Pleasures
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumEau de Parfum
    Launched20182013
    GenderUnisexUnisex
    PerfumerHans HendleyJohn Pegg
    Best seasonFallFall

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Blond

    Powdery
    Musky
    Floral
    Fruity
    Woody
    Iris
    Amber
    Leather

    Unknown Pleasures

    Citrus
    Vanilla
    Caramel
    Sweet
    Aromatic
    Honey
    Fresh
    Green

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    OsmanthusMelon
    —
    Heart
    SuedeOrris RootJasmine
    LemonCaramelVanillaBlack TeaBergamotHoneyTonka Bean
    Base
    SandalwoodAmbergrisMusk
    —

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Blond vs. Unknown Pleasures
    BlondUnknown Pleasures
    Score4/54/5
    Longevity6-10 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagemoderatestrong

    No varnish

    Real talk

    Hendley's Blond is powdery without being precious. The osmanthus-iris-suede heart is elegant, yes, but warm enough to wear without apology. It's the kind of fragrance that earns attention quietly.Blond
    This is not the Kerosene you might expect. It trades stamped steel for honeyed sweetness without losing its edge. Black tea keeps it honest.Unknown Pleasures