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The Best Bond No. 9 Greenwich Village Clones & Alternatives

Compare Game of Spades Win and Luxe Emerald with Bond No. 9 Greenwich Village for resemblance, floral balance, provisional skin-wear estimates and shopping.
Independently ranked by the Chaos Fragrances editorial team
#1 First sample for Greenwich Village Jo Milano Paris Game of Spades Win
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The original vs. the alternatives Which bottle gets closest?
The reference Bond No. 9 Greenwich Village EDP fragrance bottle Bond No. 9 Greenwich Village EDP #1 First sample for Greenwich Village Jo Milano Paris Game of Spades Win fragrance bottle Jo Milano Paris Game of Spades Win
Maison Alhambra Maison Alhambra Luxe Emerald EDP fragrance bottle #2Maison Alhambra Luxe Emerald Eau de Parfum
01 / The shortlist

The quick picks

Start here if you already know what matters most to you.

Quick answer

#1 Game of Spades Win: The first sample for a close fruity-floral interpretation with a creamy musky finish. Use 5–6 hours of detectable skin wear as a provisional planning window; longer results are possible.

#2 Luxe Emerald: A more floral variation with a greener edge. Use 7–8 hours of detectable skin wear as a provisional planning window; shorter results are possible. These estimates do not establish that Emerald will outlast Win on your skin.

Jo Milano Paris Game of Spades Win fragrance bottle First sample for Greenwich Village Jo Milano Paris Game of Spades Win 5–6 hours provisional skin-wear estimate. Exact Jomashop Parfum 100 ml listing. See prices Shop now → Maison Alhambra Maison Alhambra Luxe Emerald EDP fragrance bottle More floral variation Maison Alhambra Luxe Emerald Eau de Parfum 7–8 hours provisional skin-wear estimate. Exact Jomashop EDP 100 ml listing. See prices Shop now →
Bond No. 9 Greenwich Village EDP fragrance bottle
The reference fragrance

Bond No. 9 Greenwich Village EDP

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Start with Game of Spades Win for a close Greenwich Village interpretation; try Luxe Emerald if you prefer a more floral balance. Both connect bright fruit, flowers and a sweet musky finish. Differences in airiness, texture and refinement make a side-by-side sample worthwhile.

The reference is Bond No. 9 Greenwich Village Eau de Parfum. Its appeal is the contrast between juicy lychee-like fruit, watery flowers and a warm praline, vanilla and musky-amber finish. A shared note list alone does not establish resemblance.

Shopping check, October 15, 2026: Both picks use exact Jomashop affiliate listings for regular 100 ml / 3.4 oz bottles. Win is listed as Parfum; Luxe Emerald is Eau de Parfum. Listing identities were checked, while current stock was unconfirmed. Check availability and the selected bottle before ordering.

02 / Compare

Compare the best options

A fast side-by-side look at similarity, performance, value and who each fragrance suits best.

Rank Fragrance Score Similarity Longevity Best for Best price
#1 Jo Milano Paris Game of Spades Win 8.8/10 88% 5–6 hours a close fruity-floral interpretation with creamy musky sweetness Check price Shop now
#2 Maison Alhambra Luxe Emerald Eau de Parfum 8.4/10 82% 7–8 hours a more floral, greener take on the Greenwich Village direction Check price Shop now
03 / Reviews

The full ranking

Each pick includes the important differences, tradeoffs and our bottom-line verdict.

#1 Jo Milano Paris Game of Spades Win fragrance bottle
First sample for Greenwich Village Best for a close fruity-floral interpretation with creamy musky sweetness
Jo Milano Paris

Jo Milano Paris Game of Spades Win

Sweet lychee-like fruit leads into flowers and a creamy, musky-amber finish. Win captures much of the original’s recognizable character, although the opening can feel synthetic before settling. Its sweetness may feel syrupy on some skin.

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The primary button opens Jomashop’s exact Game of Spades Win Parfum 100 ml / 3.4 oz regular-bottle listing, product code 6970833588614. Identity was checked on October 15, 2026; stock was unconfirmed. The maker and retailer label it Parfum even though the listing URL contains “edp”. Check current availability and the selected format.
Chaos score 8.8/10
Similarity 88%
Longevity 5–6 hours
Chaos verdict

Use 5–6 hours of detectable skin wear as a provisional planning window, including the quieter finish. Longer results and overnight traces also occur; those do not establish continuous strong projection. Test your own late drydown before relying on a full-day result.

How it differs from the original

Greenwich Village can feel smoother and more refined, particularly early in the wear. Win can have a more assertive, less polished texture. A close overall connection does not make the openings or late finishes identical.

What works
  • Strong overall Greenwich Village connection
  • Fruit, flowers and creamy sweetness remain recognizable
  • Exact preferred Jomashop purchase destination
Tradeoffs
  • Opening can feel synthetic or less polished
  • Sweetness may become syrupy
  • Provisional wear estimate; results vary
#2 Maison Alhambra Maison Alhambra Luxe Emerald EDP fragrance bottle
More floral variation Best for a more floral, greener take on the Greenwich Village direction
Maison Alhambra

Maison Alhambra Luxe Emerald Eau de Parfum

A floral interpretation with bright fruit at the start and a greener, mossy-musky impression as it settles. Flowers can dominate more than expected. It is a useful comparison when the original’s sweet freshness appeals but you would welcome a different balance.

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The primary button opens Jomashop’s exact Maison Alhambra Luxe Emerald EDP 100 ml / 3.4 oz regular-bottle listing, product code 6290362341109. Identity was checked on October 15, 2026; stock was unconfirmed. Match Luxe Emerald rather than another fragrance in the Luxe range.
Chaos score 8.4/10
Similarity 82%
Longevity 7–8 hours
Chaos verdict

Use 7–8 hours of detectable skin wear as a provisional planning window. Shorter results are possible. Projection can soften earlier, and a close floral finish is not the same as disappearance. The estimate does not establish stronger performance than Win or the original.

How it differs from the original

Emerald can feel less airy and more floral than Greenwich Village. Sweetness varies between wears; it is not reliably sweeter or drier for everyone. The original may feel more cohesive and elegant. A sharp or plastic-like impression is also possible, so sample before choosing a bottle.

What works
  • Recognizable connection with its own floral balance
  • Greener facets offer a useful alternative
  • Exact preferred Jomashop purchase destination
Tradeoffs
  • Less airy and potentially less cohesive
  • Opening texture can be divisive
  • Provisional wear estimate; shorter wears possible
04 / Our process

How we chose these fragrances

We assess opening, heart and drydown, prioritizing direct comparisons by wearers familiar with Greenwich Village. Fruit brightness, floral airiness, creamy sweetness, musk and the balance of the settled scent inform the ranking. Ownership and side-by-side wears carry more weight than remembered shop tests. People who have not smelled the original can inform development and timing, but cannot establish resemblance. Disagreement matters, especially around floral emphasis, synthetic texture and refinement. Similarity percentages and scores are approximate editorial judgments, not measured formula matches or copied reviewer scores. Shared notes alone do not establish closeness. Cross-posted experiences count once. Numerical longevity windows estimate detectable skin wear, including a quiet finish. Both windows are provisional because usable timed skin-wear detail is sparse. Projection, fabric persistence, numerical ratings and wash-off cutoffs remain separate; an overnight trace gives a lower bound rather than an exact disappearance time. A transition to skin scent does not establish disappearance. Skin, application and conditions can produce shorter or longer results.

The final verdict

Sample Win beside Greenwich Village first, then compare Luxe Emerald for a more floral variation. Win makes the stronger overall resemblance case, while Emerald can suit someone who wants more flowers and a greener edge. Compare the settled scent as well as the opening, and judge wear time on your own skin. Keep Greenwich Village in contention when its airy sweetness, smoothness and particular balance matter most.

For other fresh and sweet directions, explore our Lafayette Street clone guide, Queening clone guide, and Vanilla Powder clone guide.

05 / Questions

Frequently asked questions

Which Greenwich Village clone should I sample first?

Start with Game of Spades Win for the stronger overall resemblance case. Compare Luxe Emerald if you prefer a more floral, greener balance.

How close are Win and Luxe Emerald to Greenwich Village?

Our approximate editorial estimates are 88% for Win and 82% for Luxe Emerald. They describe perceived resemblance across the wear, not formula identity.

Which Greenwich Village version does this guide cover?

Bond No. 9 Greenwich Village Eau de Parfum. Use that exact fragrance when choosing an original sample.

Does Win smell identical to the original?

Expect a close interpretation with differences. The original can feel smoother, while Win’s opening may feel more synthetic and its sweetness more syrupy.

Is Luxe Emerald sweeter than Greenwich Village?

That balance varies. More floral emphasis and less airiness are clearer distinctions; compare both on your own skin.

How long does Game of Spades Win last?

Use 5–6 hours of detectable skin wear as a provisional planning window. Longer wears also occur; an overnight trace does not mean strong projection throughout.

How long does Luxe Emerald last?

Use 7–8 hours of detectable skin wear as a provisional planning window. Shorter results are possible, and projection may soften earlier.

Why are both longevity estimates provisional?

Usable timed skin-wear detail is sparse. The windows are planning estimates, not promises, and do not establish a performance winner.

Do these windows mean strong projection throughout?

The windows include a quieter finish. A smaller scent bubble differs from disappearance; fabric persistence is a separate measure.

Can I wear these in warm weather?

Fruit and flowers can suit warmer days, but sweet or assertive facets may become too much. Start with a light application and test through a full wear.

Where do the shopping buttons lead?

Both use exact Jomashop affiliate listings for regular 100 ml / 3.4 oz bottles: Win Parfum and Luxe Emerald EDP. Identities were reviewed; current stock was unconfirmed. Check availability and the selected format.

How should I compare them with Greenwich Village?

Wear each alone with a similar application, then compare opening, settled middle and late finish beside an original sample. Check at normal wearing distance and close to skin, allowing breaks between assessments.

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