Best Chinatown by Bond No 9 Alternatives & Similar Perfumes
Chinatown by Bond No 9 is an oriental floral fragrance that balances ripe peach and bergamot with rich floral tuberose, gardenia, and orange blossom. Its heart is enhanced by spicy cardamom and soft peony, while a warm base of vanilla, sandalwood, patchouli, gaiac wood, and cedarwood adds depth and sensuality. Those seeking scents in this vein should focus on the interplay of juicy fruit and creamy, woody florals with a subtly spicy undertone.
Ambrosia by Byermia £125.00
- Key notes:
- civet
- coconut
- guava
- heliotrope
- mango
- mimosa
- orris (iris root)
- peach
- plumeria
- sandalwood
- tuberose
- Aromagroups:
- floral
- fruity
- vintage/old school
Inspired by the mythical nectar of the gods, Ambrosia opens with the sweet, delicate notes of plumeria and mango, layered with the lush richness of peach, lychee, and coconut. The heart reveals the creamy depth of heliotrope, musk, and guava, while wafts of French orris, Mysore and Sri Lankan sandalwood, Indian tuberose and vintage Ethiopian civet evoke a divine atmosphere—capturing the essence of heavenly indulgence.
Tender Peach by J-Scent £122.00
- Key notes:
- lactonic nuance
- peach
- sandalwood
- tuberose
- Aromagroups:
- fruity
- woody
An olfactory rendition of the iconic Japanese peach もも. From the opening salvo of green calling forth the unripe fruit, this eau de parfum gradually matures to the peach’s full sweetness and delicacy, with creamy sandalwood and musk folding in a velvety accord. The voluptuousness of tuberose suggests the sensuality hidden deep within.
Perilla Peach & Ginger by NuWilds £80.00
- Key notes:
- cumin
- gardenia
- ginger
- lime
- milky nuance
- peach
- Aromagroups:
- floral
- leather
- vintage/old school
Perilla Peach & Ginger is inspired by a Hunan summer drink of lime, herbs and honeyed fruit, served in a green glass jar as a little ritual against the heat. This vivid EdP opens on a lively burst of Thai lime and aromatic perilla leaf (shiso), layered with warm ginger and ripe peach. Gentle gardenia melts into a clean trail of white musk and warm labdanum.
Perfumer: Liu Yang
PG16 Jardins de Kérylos by Pierre Guillaume - Parfumerie Générale £140.00
- Key notes:
- fig
- peach
- sea salt
- sycamore
- tuberose
- Aromagroups:
- floral
- green
- marine
- woody
Luminous minimalism: a combination of sweet scent of ripe figs and sycamore wood. The sweet aspect is further highlighted by white peach and the woody by tuberose and musks. The fragrance title is a reference to the Villa Kérylos at Côte d’Azur. It stands on a cliff surrounded by the sea on one side and a fragrant garden on the other.
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The Sniff on PG16: "Green, minimalist, and enlivening, PG16 evokes a Greek cliffside garden with fuzzy fruit adorning gnarly old trees."
Tubereuse Vertigineuse by Molinard £80.00
- Key notes:
- amber
- coconut
- peach
- tuberose
- Aromagroups:
- floral
- fruity
- vintage/old school
With a dizzying effect on the senses, tuberose exudes opulence and olfactory that might only a master perfumer can tame. Bursting with sunshine, this white flower from Grasse unleases a soft, voluptuous perfume. A honeyed top note gradually develops over a base sandalwood and white musk.
This original interpretation of the flower ushers in a world of prestige, with a hint of oriental mystery. A fantasy for the sensory imagination.
Le Grand Jeu (Dolled up) by Voyages Imaginaires £175.00
- Key notes:
- coconut
- gardenia
- tuberose
- vanilla
- Aromagroups:
- floral
Le Grand Jeu literally big game, but really it means dolled up for some big date, event or adventure.
A beautiful white floral perfume sentered around gardenia and tuberose.
Somehow a porpular choice of the brides to be.
All Voyages Imaginaires perfumes are made with only natural ingredients and organic wheat alcohol.
Ms. Macadamia by Raconteur £155.00
- Key notes:
- macadamia
- mimosa
- orris (iris root)
- peach
- sandalwood
- vanilla
- vetiver
- Aromagroups:
- fruity
- woody
Not just a fine addition to luxury white chocolate chip cookies, macadamia is also an intriguing perfume material. Creamy, buttery and velvety, it’s the starting point for this unusual fruity floral. The floral is mimosa, a cute li’l flower that looks innocent, but plays dirty. Don’t let those fluffy yellow pom-poms fool you — mimosa’s got a raunchy side thanks to its dusty niff of overripe honey. Orris doubletracks mimosa’s powderiness, while peach twins mimosa’s earthy sweetness. Mellow sandalwood steers macadamia from a nut to wood. Macadamia? That’s Ms Macadamia to you.
Floating by Liis £160.00
- Key notes:
- bergamot
- fresh linens accord
- orchid
- peach
- Aromagroups:
- transparent
- woody
Inspired by the weightlessness of a day without plans or obligations. Effervescent top notes of ripe peach and bergamot levitate over wild orchid, crisp linen and sequoia wood. Aldehydes swirl airy musk in a cloud around you.
Delirium by Wesker £220.00
- Key notes:
- champaca
- frangipani
- gardenia
- jasmine
- narcissus
- tuberose
- Aromagroups:
- floral
Delirium is a voluptuous bouquet of tropical abandon: decadent gardenia, heady jasmine, honeyed champaca, ripe narcissus, creamy frangipani and delicate white lotus. Blurring the lines between reality and fantasy, every breath is an addictive journey into the blissful unknown. With Delirium, the wearer becomes the dreamer and the dream, lost in a world where anything is possible.
Tubereuse Absolue Extrait by Perris Monte Carlo £250.00
- Key notes:
- galbanum
- gardenia
- tuberose
- Aromagroups:
- floral
- vintage/old school
In the aromatic universe, tuberose lounges between the themes of lush creamy white floral, surprisingly bitter hay-like green and sharp spicy.
Perris is fascinated by nature’s fragrant treasures, and make perfume materials THE story of each of their perfumes. So much so, that they experiment with the same perfume material in two different perfume architectures: eau de parfum and extait.
How does this work? Tubereuse Abolue EdP is a sweet luscious bloom. On the extrait version, the darker earthier side of tuberose is encouraged with cedarwood, vetiver, and aggressively green galbanum.
About Chinatown by Bond No 9
- How does Chinatown by Bond No 9 differ from these similar fragrances?
- Chinatown combines fruity peach and bergamot with spicy cardamom and a rich woody base, creating a complex oriental floral scent. Many similar fragrances focus on a subset of these notes, often emphasising either the fruity or floral aspects or introducing additional accords such as tropical fruits, green or powdery elements, which results in different overall characters.
- Which notes should I focus on if I like Chinatown’s scent?
- Key notes to focus on include peach, tuberose, gardenia, sandalwood, and vanilla. These create the fruity-floral heart and warm, creamy base that define Chinatown’s oriental floral profile.
- Are all these fragrances suitable for warm weather wear like Chinatown?
- Most fragrances listed share fresh or fruity floral notes suitable for warm weather. However, some have sweeter or heavier elements such as amber, vanilla, or musk, which may be more comfortable in cooler conditions depending on personal preference.









