What Is ALT Fragrances Star Island a Dupe Of?

ALT Fragrances Star Island is a clone of Bond No. 9 Beekman Place. The notes point toward pineapple, cardamom and woody musk. Here’s what connects them and what we’d check before buying.

What connects the two?

Beekman Place is the reference. ALT names pineapple and cardamom first, with blackcurrant buds, lily of the valley, cedar, musk and vetiver adding other details to the comparison.

How do their notes compare?

ALT Fragrances Star Island lists Pineapple, Cardamom, Blackcurrant Buds, Lily of the Valley, Cedar and Musk among its notes. Bond No. 9 Beekman Place lists Pear, Pineapple, Black Currant, Bergamot, Watery Notes and Driftwood among its own notes.

A shared note is a starting point, rather than a promise that both scents will develop the same way. The amount of sweetness, the texture of the woods and the way the notes blend can matter as much as the names on the list.

What would we look for in a sample?

We’d check whether the pineapple stays distinct and how much cardamom you notice underneath it. Then compare the drier woody finish once the fruit has settled.

Try the same number of sprays on separate wrists if you can. Compare them again after the opening settles, and check how noticeable each one feels at a normal wearing distance. Let your own skin and usual setting have a say.

Which bottle makes more sense?

We’d start with ALT Fragrances Star Island if you want to try this scent idea in ALT’s interpretation. Choose Bond No. 9 Beekman Place if that exact original is what you want. Before ordering, compare bottle sizes, the delivered price and the retailer’s return terms. A smaller bottle or sample can be the better first step when one particular note is the reason you are interested.